Category: Technical Articles & Tips
This category is used to post items of a technical nature and/or technical tips we can all use to maintain our cars. These articles, tips and/or videos come from a good number of places. The information is provided for the purpose of illustrating how something could be carried out and is not intended to be used as a guide for repairs. The information is believed to be accurate, however no liability is assumed for any outcomes resulting from following this advice. If you have a technical article or just a tech tip, send us a note at mogsouth@yahoo.com.
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Simple Carbs: Rebuilding and Tuning an SU Carb (https://classicmotorsports.com/) Sep 21, 2020
Read more: 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…
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Project – 1969 Morgan 4/4 electrifying Kansas (https://retro-electric.uk/ MAY 29, 2020)
Read more: 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…
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Do I have Too Much Oil in my Morgan?
Read more: 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…
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M3W Morgan Three Wheeler (aka 5 Speeder) Buyers Guide (MTWC.com)
Read more: 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
Read more: In Search of Purple SquirrelsThe 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…
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Understanding Spark Plug Heat Range
Read more: 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…
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The Truth About Car Paint Sealant (https://avalonking.com/)
Read more: 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…
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Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Clay Bars for Auto Detailing (www.theartofcleanliness.com)
Read more: 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…
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How To Tow a Car Trailer (Ernst – WWW.Hemmings.Com)
Read more: 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…
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Epic Engines: Buick Aluminum V-8 – (Hagerty.com)
Read more: 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…