Franco Morini Identification

 

 

 


1954-56 

 

Identification: The P48 has horizontal lines on the side covers. The P3 has no lines. The P48 has a large oil plug in the middle. The P3 has a small check plug just below the name plate.

1954-56 FBM P48 Pettiroso
47.7cc (38 x 42mm) 2-speed cable-shift with pedals
40km/h, ?? carburetor (9? mm)
case mounts: 2 rear and one top
piston 38.0 x 12-22.0-?? M16
rings 38.0 x 2.5 GN

1955-56 FBM P3
47.7cc (38 x 42mm) 3-speed cable-shift kick start
40km/h, Dellorto T4 9 S1 carburetor (9mm)
case mounts: 2 rear and 1 front,
piston 38.0 x 12-22.0-16.5 M3A14 23-0101 G0027
rings 38.0 x 2.5 GN

1954 FBM P48 Pettirosso

1955 FBM P48

1955 FBM P3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 1957-59

 

First engines by Franco Morini in 1956-57 were mostly the same as 1954-56 Moto FBM. They have very rounded head fins. The differences are: 1) the 3M head has longer fins, 2) 3M has a motor mount, 2) the 3M case has no front mount. 

First hourglass logo was on the these 1958 engine covers. 

1957-59? Morini 2M-48 (almost same as FBM P48)
47.7cc (38 x 42mm) 2-speed manual-clutch cable-shift with pedals
40km/h, Dellorto T4 9 S1 carburetor (9mm)
case mounts: 2 rear and 1 top
piston 38.0 x 12-22.0-??? M16
rings 38.0 x 2.5 GN

1957-59? Morini 3M-48 (almost same as FBM P3)
47.7cc (38 x 42mm) 3-speed manual-clutch cable-shift kick-start
40km/h, Dellorto T4 9 S1 carburetor (9mm)
case mounts: 2 rear, and 1 head mount
piston 38.0 x 12-22.0-16.5 M3A14 23-0101 G0027
rings 38.0 x 2.5 GN


1958 Morini 48 Catalog (scaled) from www.motomanuali.i
Full scale version: 1958 2M-48 3M-48 Parts Catalog

 
2M and 3M cases and covers are different

 

1958-59? Morini 2B
47.7cc (38 x 42mm) 2-speed manual-clutch cable-shift with pedals
case mounts: 2 rear and 1 top

1958-59? Morini 3B
47.7cc (38 x 42mm) 3-speed manual-clutch cable-shift kick-start?
40km/h, Dellorto T4 9 S1 carburetor (9mm)
case mounts: 2 rear, and 1 head mount

1960-62? Morini 75
??cc (?? x 42mm) 3-speed foot shift
Dellorto ME16BS carburetor

1960 Morini 75

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 1960-61

 

1960-62? Morini 2M/R
47.7cc (38 x 42mm) 2-speed manual-clutch cable-shift with pedals
1.3 hp, 40km/h, 5.8 cr, Dellorto T4 9 S1 carb (9 mm) 54 jet,
sprockets 14 x 27T

1960-62? Morini 3M/R
47.7cc (38 x 42mm) 3-speed manual-clutch cable-shift kick-start
1.3 hp, 40km/h, 5.8 cr, Dellorto T4 9 S1 carb (9 mm) 54 jet,
piston 38.0 x 12-22.0-16.5 M3A14 23-0101 G0027
rings 38.0 x 2.5 GN,
sprockets 13 x 30T

1960-62? Morini 3M Export
47.7cc (38 x 42mm) 3-speed manual-clutch cable-shift kick-start
1.8 hp, 50km/h, 6.3 cr, Dellorto T4 12 S1 carb (12 mm) 54 jet,
piston 38.0 x 12-22.0-16.5 M3A14 23-0101 G0027
rings 38.0 x 2.5 GN,
sprockets 13 x 28T

1960-62? Morini F48 
47.7cc (38 x 42mm) 2-speed manual-clutch with pedals
40km/h, Dellorto T4 9 S1 carburetor (9mm), jet 52

1961-64? Morini F4 
47.7cc (38 x 42mm) 1-speed automatic with pedals
1.3 hp, 40 km/h, 5.8 comp ratio, Dellorto T4 12 S1 carburetor
see Morini F4 Owners Manual at motomanuali.it .
new head with longer fins

 


1960 Motori 48 Parts Catalog (incomplete)

1960 Morini 3M

1960 Morini 3M/R

1960 Morini F48 two-speed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1961? Morini 3M/V

1960 Morini 3M/R

1961 F4 one-speed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 1962-63

 

New 50cc bore and stroke: From 1962 to 1978 Franco Morini increased the cylinder bore from 38.0 to 39.0 mm, and decreased the stroke from 42.0 to 41.5 mm. This increased the displacement from 47.7 to 49.6 cc. First was the 3CV in 1962. Then the 3M and 4M series changed in 1969. Then the S5 series changed in 1978. By the 1980’s all 50cc Morini engines had a 39.0 bore.

1962-64? Morini 2M/O Omologato (Homologated)
47.7cc (38 x 42mm) 2-speed manual-clutch cable-shift with pedals

3M

1962-64? Morini 3M
47.7cc (38 x 42mm) 3-speed manual-clutch cable-shift with pedals
piston 38.0 x 12-22.0-16.5 M3A14 23-0101 G0027
rings 38.0 x 2.5 GN

1962-64? Morini 3M/S Sport
47.7cc (38 x 42mm) 3-speed manual-clutch cable-shift with pedals
?? hp, ?? km/h, Dellorto UA16S, Dansi ASL11 magneto ∅110, ext spark
new head with larger fins

1962-64? Morini 3M/K
47.7cc (38 x 42mm) 3-speed manual-clutch cable-shift kick start
2.2? hp, 50 km/h, Dellorto SHA 14/12 carb (12mm)
piston 38.0 x 12-22.0-16.5 M3A14 23-0101 G0027
rings 38.0 x 2.5 GN

1962-64? Morini 3M/V
49.6cc (39.0 x 41.5) 3-speed manual-clutch cable-shift kick-start
2.2? hp, 50 km/h, Dellorto SHA 14/12 carb (12mm)
piston 39.0 x 12-22.0-16.5 3CVA14 00-0000 G0027
rings 39.0 x 2.5 GN

1962-64? Morini 3CV
49.6cc (39.0 x 41.5) 3-speed manual-clutch cable-shift with pedals
2.2? hp, 50 km/h, Dellorto SHA 14/12 carb (12mm)
piston 39.0 x 12-22.0-16.5 3CVA14 00-0000 G0027
rings 39.0 x 2.5 GN



1962 Motori 48 Parts Catalog (scaled) from www.motomanuali.it
Full scale version: 1962 Motori 48 Parts Catalog on motomanuali.it.


1963? Morini 3CV 3M/S 3M/SS Instruction Booklet (incomplete)

 

 

 


 1964-65

 

2M is retired: In 1964 the 2-speed 2M engine was discontinued in favor of the 3-speed 3M.

1965-68? Morini F5 
49.6cc (39.0 x 41.5) 1-speed auto. pedal-start, no pedals
2.2? hp, 50 km/h, Dellorto SHA 14/12 carb, Dansi MDL111 magneto

1965? Morini F5

1968? Morini F5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3M

New horizontal lines: 1964-68 3M and 4M engines had rounded engine cases with horizontal lines across the middle of the side covers. Before 1964 only 2M engines had lines. This is useful in identification.

1964-66? Morini 3M Omologato
47.7cc (38 x 42mm) 3-speed manual-clutch cable-shift with pedals
1.4 hp, 40 km/h, Dellorto SHA 14/9 carb (9mm)
piston 38.0 x 12-22.0-16.5 M3A14 23-0101 G0027
rings 38.0 x 2.5 GN

1964-66? Morini 3M Export
47.7cc (38 x 42mm) 3-speed manual-clutch cable-shift with pedals
2.2? hp, 50 km/h, Dellorto SHA 14/12 carb (12mm)

piston 38.0 x 12-22.0-16.5 M3A14 23-0101 G0027
rings 38.0 x 2.5 GN

1964-65? Morini 3M/S
47.7cc (38 x 42mm) 3-speed manual-clutch cable-shift with pedals
?? hp, ?? km/h, Dellorto ME16-BS (16mm)

1964-65? Morini 3M/K
47.7cc (38 x 42mm) 3-speed manual-clutch cable-shift kick start
2.2? hp, 50 km/h, Dellorto SHA 14/12 carb (12mm)
piston 38.0 x 12-22.0-16.5 M3A14 23-0101 G0027
rings 38.0 x 2.5 GN

1964-65? Morini 3MV Ventilated (fan cooled)
49.6cc (39.0 x 41.5) 3-speed manual-clutch cable-shift with pedals
2.2? hp, 50 km/h, SHA 14/12 carb Dansi MSL111V2 or ASL123V
piston 39.0 x 12-22.0-16.5 3CVA14 00-0000 G0027
rings 39.0 x 2.5 GN

1964-65? Morini 3CV  Ventilated (fan cooled)
49.6cc (39.0 x 41.5) 3-speed manual-clutch cable-shift kick-start
?? hp, ?? km/h, Dellorto ME16BS (16mm)
piston 39.0 x 12-22.0-16.5 3CVA14 00-0000 G0027
rings 39.0 x 2.5 GN

   
1964 Morini 3M Parts Catalog (incomplete)

1964? 3M

1964? Morini 3M

1965 Morini 3CV

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


1965 Morini 3MV Parts Catalog (early part#’s)

 

 

 

4M

1964-66? Morini 4MP
47.7cc (38.0 x 42.0) 4-speed manual-clutch foot-shift kick-start
Omologati 1.3 hp @4400, 40 km/h
Export xx  2.0 hp @6500, 60 km/h
Dansi
 magneto, Dellorto SHA 14/12 carb
piston 38.0 x 12-22.0-16.5 M3A14 23-0101 G0027
rings 38.0 x 2.5 GN

 


1964? Morini 4M Series Instruction Booklet
Full scale version see motofox.it .

 

 

 

 

 


 1966-68

 

1966-69? Morini SA
47.7cc (38.0 x 42.0) 1-speed automatic with pedals
?? hp, ?? km/h, Dellorto SHA 14/12 carb,
Dansi MSL111 magneto
piston 38.0 x 12-22.0-16.5 M3A14 23-0101 G0027

1966-70? Morini S5  1-speed automatic
47.7cc (38.0 x 42.0), 6.5 comp. ratio, pedal start
2.2hp 50kph or 1.4hp 40kph, SHA 14/12 or 14/9 carb
Dansi MDL111 magneto
piston 38.0 x 12-22.0-16.5 M3A14 23-0101 G0027

’66? Morini SA

’66? Morini S5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3M

1966-72? Morini 3M
47.7cc (38.0 x 42.0) 3-speed manual-clutch cable-shift with pedals
2.2? hp, 50 km/h, Dellorto SHA 14/12 carb, Dansi MSL111 magneto
piston 38.0 x 12-22.0-16.5 M3A14 23-0101 G0027
rings 38.0 x 2.5 GN

1966-72? Morini 3M/K
47.7cc (38.0 x 42.0) 3-speed manual-clutch cable-shift kick-start
2.2? hp, 50 km/h, Dellorto SHA 14/12 carb, Dansi MSL111 magneto
piston 38.0 x 12-22.0-16.5 M3A14 23-0101 G0027
rings 38.0 x 2.5 GN

1966-72? Morini 3M/S
47.7cc (38.0 x 42.0) 3-speed manual-clutch cable-shift with pedals


1966 Morini 3M Series Parts Catalog (early part #’s, incomplete)


1967? Morini 3M, 3M/K Parts Catalog (late part #’s)

1966 Morini 3M

1966 Morini 3M/S

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1966-68? Morini 3MV  Ventilated (fan cooled)
49.6cc (39.0 x 41.5) 3-speed manual-clutch cable-shift with pedals
?? hp, ?? km/h, Dellorto ME16BS ?
piston 3CVA14?

1966-68? Morini 3MV/K  Ventilated (fan cooled)
49.6cc (39.0 x 41.5) 3-speed manual-clutch cable-shift kick start
?? hp, ?? km/h, Dellorto ME16BS ?
piston 3CVA14?

1966-68? Morini 3CV  Ventilated (fan cooled)
49.6cc (39.0 x 41.5) 3-speed manual-clutch cable-shift kick-start
?? hp, ?? km/h, Dellorto ME16BS ?
piston 3CVA14?

1966-68? Morini 3CV/s  Ventilated (fan cooled)
49.6cc (39.0 x 41.5) 3-speed manual-clutch cable-shift kick-start
?? hp, ?? km/h, Dellorto UA19S carb
piston 38.0 x 12-22.0-16.5 4MPA14 


1966 Morini 3MV Series Parts Catalog (incomplete)

1968 Morini 3CV

1968 Morini 3CV/s

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4M

1966-68 Morini 4MP
49.6cc (39.0 x 41.5) 4-speed manual-clutch foot-shift kick-start
Omologati 1.3 hp @4400, 40 km/h, SHA 14/12 carb, jet 56
Export xx  2.0 hp @6500, 60 km/h, SHA 14/12 carb,  jet 58
Dansi MSL111
magneto
piston 39.0 x 12-22.0-16.5 3CVA14 00-0000 G0027
rings 39.0 x 2.5 GN

1966-68 Morini 4MP/S Turbo
47.7cc (38.0 x 42.0) 4-speed manual-clutch foot-shift kick-start
?? hp @8500, ?? cr. Dellorto UA19S carb, jet 92
Dansi ASL111 magneto
piston 38.0 x 12-22.0-16.5? 4MPA14
rings 38.0 x 2L and 38.0 x 1.5 GN

1966-68 Morini 4MP/V
49.6cc (39.0 x 41.5) 4-speed manual-clutch foot-shift kick-start
Omologati 1.3 hp @4400, 40 km/h, SHA 14/12 carb, jet 56
Export xx  2.0 hp @6500, 60 km/h, SHA 14/12 carb,  jet 58
Dansi
 ASL123V magneto with fan
piston 39.0 x 12-22.0-16.5 3CVA14 00-0000 G0027
rings 39.0 x 2.5 GN

1966-68 Morini 4MP/SV
47.7cc (38.0 x 42.0) 4-speed manual-clutch foot-shift kick-start
?? hp @7500, ?? cr. Dellorto ME16BS carb, jet 64
Dansi ASL123V magneto with fan
piston 38.0 x 12-22.0-16.5? 4MPA14 


1966 Morini 4MP Series Parts Catalog (early part #’s)
Full scale catalog from cjoint.com via mondo50cc.forumfree.it.

 
1968? Morini 4MP/S Parts Catalog (late part #’s)
Full scale catalog from mondo50cc.forumfree.it.

 

1968-69? Morini 4MP
49.6cc (39.0 x 41.5) 4-speed manual-clutch foot-shift kick-start
Omologati 1.3 hp @4400, 40 km/h, SHA 14/12 carb, jet 56
Export xx  2.0 hp @6500, 60 km/h, SHA 14/12 carb,  jet 58
Dansi MSL111
magneto
piston 39.0 x 12-22.0-16.5 3CVA14 00-0000 G0027
rings 39.0 x 2.5 GN

1968-69? Morini 4MP/S Turbo
49.6cc (39.0 x 41.5) 4-speed manual-clutch foot-shift kick-start
6 hp @8500, 9.0 cr. Dellorto UA19S carb, jet 92
Dansi ASL111 magneto
piston 38.0 x 12-22.0-16.5? 4MPA14
rings 38.0 x 2L and 38.0 x 1.5 GN

1966-68? Morini 4MP/V
49.6cc (39.0 x 41.5) 4-speed manual-clutch foot-shift kick-start
Omologati 1.3 hp @4400, 40 km/h, SHA 14/12 carb, jet 56
Export xx  2.0 hp @6500, 60 km/h, SHA 14/12 carb,  jet 58
Dansi
 ASL123V magneto with fan
piston 39.0 x 12-22.0-16.5 3CVA14 00-0000 G0027
rings 39.0 x 2.5 GN

1966-68? Morini 4MP/SV
47.7cc (38.0 x 42.0) 4-speed manual-clutch foot-shift kick-start
4 hp @7500, 8.5 cr. Dellorto ME16BS carb, jet 64
Dansi ASL123V magneto with fan
piston 38.0 x 12-22.0-16.5? 4MPA14 

 

 

 

 


 1969-70

 

1968-72? Morini S5K  1-speed automatic
47.7cc (38.0 x 42.0), 6.5 comp. ratio, backward kick
2.2hp 50kph, 14/12 carb or 1.4hp 40kph, 14/9 carb
piston 38.0 x 12-22.0-16.5 M3A14 23-0101 G0027
rings 38.0 x 2.5 GN

1972-86? Morini S5K2  1-speed automatic
47.7cc (38.0 x 42.0), 6.5 comp. ratio, forward kick
2.2hp 50kph, 14/12 carb or 1.4hp 40kph, 14/9 carb
piston 38.0 x 12-22.0-16.5 M3A14 23-0101 G0027
rings 38.0 x 2.5 GN

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4M

New: Left engine cover shaped with lines and angles. Right cover is still rounded.

New 50cc bore and stroke: In 1969 Morini increased the 4M series cylinder bore from 38.0 to 39.0 mm, and decreased the stroke from 42.0 to 41.5 mm. This increased the displacement from 47.7 to 49.6 cc. At the same time the rings got thinner, from 2.5 to 2.0 or 1.5 mm. 

1969-73? Morini 4MP
49.6cc (39.0 x 41.5) 4-speed manual-clutch foot-shift kick-start
?? hp, ?? km/h, Dellorto SHA 14/12 carb, Dansi MSL111 magneto
piston 39.0 x 12-22.0-15.5 23-0107 G0026A
rings 39.0 x 2L and 39.0 x 1.5 GN

1969-73? Morini 4MP/S Turbo
49.6cc (39.0 x 41.5) 4-speed manual-clutch foot-shift kick-start
5 hp, ?? km/h, Dellorto UA19S carb, Dansi ASL111 magneto
piston 39.0 x 12-22.0-15.5 23-0107 G0026A
rings 39.0 x 2L and 39.0 x 1.5 GN

1972 Morini 4MP

1967 Morini 4CLS 
hand-shift 4hp

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 1971-73

 

’68-73? Morini MO Gyromat 1-speed automatic
early alum. cyl, 12-16-17 40.0 piston

’70-73? Morini MO Malaguti 1-speed automatic
early alum. cyll, 12-16-17 40.0 piston

’72-78? Morini MO Gyromat  1-speed automatic
all-iron cylinder, 12-19-17 40.4 piston

’72-78? Morini MO1 Gyromat  1-speed automatic
all-iron cylinder, 12-19-17 40.4 piston

’72-78? Morini MO1   1-speed automatic
all-iron cylinder, 12-19-17 40.4 piston

’73-77? Morini MO Gyromat  1-speed automatic
alum. cylinder, 12-16-17 40.4 piston

’73-78? Morini MO1 Gyromat  1-speed automatic
alum. cylinder, 12-16-17 40.4 piston

’73-79? Morini MO Malaguti 1-speed automatic
alum. cylinder, 12-16-17 40.4 piston

’73-79? Morini MO1  1-speed automatic
alum. cylinder, 12-16-17 40.4 piston

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 1974-78

 

 

 

Morini S5R  1978-80? 1-speed automatic kick-start
49.6cc (39.0 x 41.5), 9.0 comp ratio, forward kick
5.0 hp, Dellorto SHB 19/19 carb, Bosch 0212 005 021 magneto
piston 39.0 x 12-22-17 23-0133 G0036S

 

 

4M

Rounded becomes Angular: The rounded engine cases and covers became straight lines and flat surfaces. No more curves.

1974-80? Morini 4M Turbo
49.6cc (39.0 x 41.5) 4-speed manual-clutch foot-shift kick-start
?? hp, ?? km/h, Dellorto  carb, Dansi  magneto 29-0007
piston 39.0 x 12-22-?? 23-0107

1974-80? Morini 4M/R Radial
49.6cc (39.0 x 41.5) 4-speed manual-clutch foot-shift kick-start
?? hp, ?? km/h, Dellorto  carb, Dansi  magneto
piston 39.0 x 12-22-?? 23-0107


1978 Morini 4M/R and 4M Parts Catalog