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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Routine Maintenance Items
Read more: Routine Maintenance ItemsAs you all know, I have several Morgan cars. Each of these cars is different and each of these cars needs to be maintained in a different manner. For each car, I have identified a…
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How to Change Your Morgan’s Oil (NAPA – 2 February 2019)
Read more: How to Change Your Morgan’s Oil (NAPA – 2 February 2019)[Changing your vehicle’s engine oil is not difficult but unfortunately we sometimes fail to perform this recurring task. This can happen for any number of reasons; lack of time, lack of space, lack of tools,…
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Drill Bits Buying Guide (www.lowes.com Nov 2018)
Read more: Drill Bits Buying Guide (www.lowes.com Nov 2018)Learn about the different types of drill bits so you can choose the right ones for your project and for the material you’re drilling. Types of Drill Bits: Materials and Finishes The materials from which…
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Fettling with the 2005 Roadster Air Conditioner
Read more: Fettling with the 2005 Roadster Air ConditionerIt’s hot in Florida and most Morgan outings are top down. But when it rains, and it does that daily, you have to put the top up. Being in a Morgan with the top up,…
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WHITWHAT? THE WHITWORTH SYSTEM (Moss Motors)
Read more: WHITWHAT? THE WHITWORTH SYSTEM (Moss Motors)[It happens to me all the time. The wrench won’t fit, it’s too small, so I get the next larger one and it won’t fit either, it’s too large. Nothing in between? What now, darn,…
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Yes, You Want One – An ‘Anti-Drain-Back-Valve’ in Your Oil Filter
Read more: Yes, You Want One – An ‘Anti-Drain-Back-Valve’ in Your Oil Filter[This treatise was taken from a number of sites on the internet (and then edited some) and seems to be good guidance relative to the need for the anti-drain-back-valve in your Morgan’s oil filter. The…
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On-board diagnostics (OBD) (Wikipedia and Morganatica)
Read more: On-board diagnostics (OBD) (Wikipedia and Morganatica)On-board diagnostics (OBD) is an automotive term referring to a vehicle’s self-diagnostic and reporting capability. OBD systems give the vehicle owner or repair technician access to the status of the various vehicle subsystems. The amount…
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Castrol R (Motorsport Magazine)
Read more: Castrol R (Motorsport Magazine)[We have had some questions and discussion on this topic but this is the first concise article I have been given that clearly addressing the ‘why.’ Cheers, Mark] It is curious that we understand much…
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Keep it Tight (Grass Roots Motorsports – 5/10/2018)
Read more: Keep it Tight (Grass Roots Motorsports – 5/10/2018)By J.G. Pasterjak May 9, 2018 Earlier this year, SCCA Solo Nationals week started off rather promisingly. A third-place trophy in the CAMInvitational gave us high hopes heading into the SCCA Championship event. But our excitement dropped to the ground when…
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Starting an Engine After a Lengthy Period of Time ( Moss Motors, Ltd.)
Read more: Starting an Engine After a Lengthy Period of Time ( Moss Motors, Ltd.)[This is a good video and may be appropriate for some of you that have stored your car during the winter months or are soon to resurrect that project car. Enjoy. Mark]