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Manufacturer: Morgan Class: C and E Model: Plus 4 (1957-1961) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ DESCRIPTION: 2-Seater Steel-bodied Roadster Dry Weight: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ENGINE: Type .............. 4 cyl ohv in line (TR3) Bore & stroke ..... 83mm x 92mm (86mm x 92mm) Capacity .......... 1991 cc (2196 cc) Comp ratio ........ 8.5:1, 9.2:1 Head material ..... Cast Iron Port size ......... Intake-1.5", Exhaust-1.25"x1.06" Piston material ... Aluminum Alloy Piston weight ..... 22 oz complete Timing data: Intake .... Open 15° BTDC, Close 55° ABDC Exhaust ... Open 55° BBDC, Close 15° ATDC -or- Intake .... Open 43° BTDC, Close 76° ABDC Exhaust ... Open 76° BBDC, Close 43° ATDC Valve lift: ....... 0.376" or 10.16mm Valve head dia: Intake .... 1-9/16" Exhaust ... 1-5/16" Valve spring ...... 166 lbs open Carburation ....... Two SU H6 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRANSMISSION AND DRIVE TRAIN: Ratios: 1 12.85 13.5 2 7.38 8.0 3 5.24 5.4 4 3.73 4.1 5 Final drive ratios: 3.73, 4.1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CHASSIS Wheelbase ................... 96" Track dimension, front ...... 47" Track dimension, rear ....... 47" Shock absorber .............. Steering ratio .............. 1-3/4 turns Brakes ...................... Tire size ................... 5.00/5.25x16, 5.50x16, 5.60x15(wire wheels), 5.00x15 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ APPROVED OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT (Allowed in both Class C and E) 15" Dunlop wire wheels 11" Disc brakes on front wheels Electric fuel pump (in addition to mechanical pump) Oversize liners (122166) Oversize pistons (122208) Cylinder head gasket (2054481) Bore becomes 86mm
APPROVED OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT (Only permitted in Class C, prohibited in class E) 4 Branch exhaust system Special inlet manifold Aluminum sump Oil cooler High-lift camshaft Competition push rods Competition valve springs Aluminum bodywork (Dry weight becomes 1764 lbs) 2 Weber 42 DCOE or 45 DCOE Carburators