Category: Technical Articles & Tips
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Simple Carbs: Rebuilding and Tuning an SU Carb (https://classicmotorsports.com/) Sep 21, 2020
[I can’t vouch for the accuracy or completeness of this article as I haven’t as yet had to muck with my Plus 4’s SUs. I have done business with Burlen and have found them acceptable as a vendor. I have also done business with Joe Curto and I am a fan. Cheers, Mark] No matter…
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Project – 1969 Morgan 4/4 electrifying Kansas (https://retro-electric.uk/ MAY 29, 2020)
[I guess it had to happen eventually with all the hype around electric vehicles. Converting this older RHD Morgan 4/4 4 Seater may not bend too many rules but I personally hate to see any Morgan get excessively modified or scrapped. As stated in the article we will have to wait and see if this…
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Do I have Too Much Oil in my Morgan?
Aside from filling the gas tank, changing a Morgan’s engine oil is perhaps the most common task required to keep the car running properly. This bit of routine maintenance can be done by a ‘quick lube’ shop on your break, at the Morgan dealership (if you have one!) or more commonly, in your own garage…
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M3W Morgan Three Wheeler (aka 5 Speeder) Buyers Guide (MTWC.com)
This is the latest M3W Buyer Guide, as posted by the MTWC. Perhaps it can mitigate some of the angst of buying a used car. Cheers, Mark
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In Search of Purple Squirrels
The red 1986 Plus 8 was converted to gasoline in 2013, soon after I got the car. It was a propane car with very low mileage. At the time, I had another Bill Fink propane Morgan but it wasn’t being used much. I had come to the realization that the Propane BBQ bottle exchange (you…
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Understanding Spark Plug Heat Range
(https://www.enginebuildermag.com/) [I know many of us have tunnel vision when it comes to modifying the Morgan. “Originality is a must! Modification is simply heresy . . .“ Ok, I get it, but I will have to say that in my opinion, one of the wonders of the Morgan car is the ability to modify it…
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The Truth About Car Paint Sealant (https://avalonking.com/)
You can argue the pros and cons of automotive paint sealants, compare it to waxes, and staunchly defend your favorite brand. We all have our opinions, however. . . In my opinion, one of the most compelling reasons to use a paint sealant on a Morgan in MOGSouth is protection. In many of our locations,…
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Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Clay Bars for Auto Detailing (www.theartofcleanliness.com)
[As most of you know, I have both show cars and drivers in my gaggle of Morgans. I’ve recently gotten a few blank stares (maybe it was just the individual’s natural state?) when I talked about clay so I found this article and thought it might be helpful. Cheers, Mark] What is a clay bar?…
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How To Tow a Car Trailer (Ernst – WWW.Hemmings.Com)
[I was surfing the web and found this. It caught my eye as I am trailering one of my Morgans, this coming weekend, to Pensacola for their all British Car Show. Lately I find I am driving less and trailering more. Especially with the older cars or for car events farther afield. Maybe it’s the…
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Epic Engines: Buick Aluminum V-8 – (Hagerty.com)
The Little Aluminum V-8 That Saved Britain’s Bacon LIKE THE KID WHO FLUNKED FIFTH grade and then grew up to become a decent stockbroker, the troubled youth of GM’s 215-cubic-inch (3.5 liter) aluminum V-8 didn’t hinder its fruitful life. Born in 1961, this resilient engine introduced turbocharging to production cars but failed to earn a…