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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Burlen Ltd Set to Launch Innovative Fuel System in 2017 (https://justbritish.com/)
Read more: Burlen Ltd Set to Launch Innovative Fuel System in 2017 (https://justbritish.com/)[This press release was originally written at the end of 2016. I don’t actually know if they were able to come to market in 2017 with this new product as I wasn’t in the market. …
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MIG versus TIG (grassrootsmotorsports.com)
Read more: MIG versus TIG (grassrootsmotorsports.com)MIG versus TIG We’ve spent a lot of time discussing welding skills and technique in this magazine, but maybe it’s time to back up and start at the beginning: How do you decide what kind…
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Make A Leak-Down Tester (www.mossmotors.com)
Read more: Make A Leak-Down Tester (www.mossmotors.com)[A recent report of a Morgan owner performing a compression test on cylinders to determine performance state reminded me of a need to measure not only compression per cylinder but also leak down. This tool…
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How to Remove Scratches from Acrylic (Perspex) (www.plasweld.com.au)
Read more: How to Remove Scratches from Acrylic (Perspex) (www.plasweld.com.au)This has got to be one of the most commonly asked questions – “can I get scratches out of Perspex?” And the answer of course is, it depends!. Light surface scratching can be buffed out…
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Roadster Overheating Problem Solved
Read more: Roadster Overheating Problem SolvedHello All :Some time back I posted a query about my Roadster overheating due to fan not coming on. Thanks for all the helpful responses. Now that the problem has been fixed I thought I would…
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How to Wire Driving / Fog Lights (www.mossmotors.com)
Read more: How to Wire Driving / Fog Lights (www.mossmotors.com)Driving lights and fog lights came about as car owners navigated the twisting turning by-ways of misty England. Powerful lighting was necessary to illuminate the road ahead for potential hazards to be successfully identified and…
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S.U. Carburetter Tuning
Read more: S.U. Carburetter TuningThe tune up in the Video uses an MGB but you can figure it out.
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How to Inspect Belts and Hoses for Overheating (www.consumerreports.org)
Read more: How to Inspect Belts and Hoses for Overheating (www.consumerreports.org)Check under the hood to spot problems before they become costly A belt or hose failure can cause an overheated engine and loss of the electrical charging system. If a hose leaks coolant or the…
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Dashpot Oil (mossmotors.com)
Read more: Dashpot Oil (mossmotors.com)Carb (SUs, Strombergs, etc.) Dashpots Poor acceleration and “sputtering” during acceleration may be due to a low oil level in the carburetor dashpots. Automatic transmission fluid works well in some carbs, but not in others.…
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Good Fuel and Bad Fuel !!
Read more: Good Fuel and Bad Fuel !!Just back from the 2016 MOGSouth Fall Meet and GatorMOG Road Trip to Key West. Wanted to post a tip about fuel that could affect any of you. We had a unfortunate incident in Key…