
Morris 8 Z-Van 1951
A van version of the Series E, rated at 5 cwt capacity and designated as the Series Z, was produced from 1940 to 1954. While having an external appearance similar to the Series E, mechanically the vans were more akin to the Series II, still having a three speed gearbox.
A barn find ex-GPO Telephones van finished originally in green livery and purchased from GPO Maidstone by the previous owner in 1965 and hand painted red and black. A 'wrong' Morris series E car front and telescopic shock absorber conversion was believed to have been fitted in GPO workshops.
The Morris was laid up in 1965 and returned to the road in March 2013.
Engine
4 cylinder in line, side valve
Monoblock cylinder head
3 bearing crankshaft
Bore & Stroke: 57mm x 90mm
Displacement: 918cc
Pistons: split-skirt light alloy
Type: 3 ring type
Compression ratio:6.5 to 1
Carburation: Single SU
Power output: 23.5 bhp at 3,900rpm
Ignition
6-volt coil, 14mm Champion L10 plugs
Transmission
RWD, 3 speed gearbox, synchromesh on 2nd and top, single,
Dry plate 6.5in clutch
Propeller Shaft: Hardy Spicer Type
Performance
Maximum speed: 63.8mph
Acceleration: 0-50mph 32secs
Overall fuel consumption: 36mpg
Construction
Pressed steel body on a double box section
Type steel chassis
Wheels & Tyres
6 stud 17n pressed steel 4.50/17 crossply tyre
Brakes
Lockheed Hydraulic on 8in drums
Suspension
Semi eliptic front and rear with Armstrong
Hydraulic shock absorbers
Steering
Bishop cam
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 7ft 5in
Track front: 3ft 9 5/8in
Track rear: 3ft 10 ¼in
Overall length: 4ft 8in
Overall width: 4ft 8in
Overall height: 5ft 2in
Ground clearance: 6.8in
Kerb weight: 1,573 lbs
Tank capacity: 5 ½ gallons
Sump capacity: 5 pints
Production: 1940-1953
Approx. 51,000 produced
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