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Re: Factory Stainless Steel Sprocket
[Re: LarryS]
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19/08/15 01:18 PM
19/08/15 01:18 PM
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Guildford, UK
R1NGA
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Guildford, UK
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Can anyone report on how the new stainless sprocket that is being supplied by "The Factory" performs? I've read comments that it might be too heavy. All things being equal; I would go with the SuperMax, but you have to send your sprocket to them and wait to have it machined. Also, $535 seems pretty steep to me. Morgan will either replace your original sprocket under warranty or give a 50% discount on a case by case basis. I figure that if Morgan has gone to a stainless sprocket, they must know the original is defective. There should be a recall, but you could say the same with several other issues. Just wondering. LarryS Pretty much exactly what is being discussed in this topic here; Sprockets Although it's early days, there's no reason to doubt the longevity of the MMC Steel Sprocket, just the weight of the bloody thing! Hence see the above topic discussion for alternative options....
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Re: Factory Stainless Steel Sprocket
[Re: nippymog]
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19/08/15 02:47 PM
19/08/15 02:47 PM
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Snorbans, UK
Martyn Culling
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Snorbans, UK
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My understanding is the MMC sprocket is steel , not stainless steel. Can check with a magnet. While most stainless steels are austenitic and non-magnetic, some are magnetic a bit. So using a magnet is not 100% reliable.
1930 Super Sports Aero 'The Elk'
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Re: Factory Stainless Steel Sprocket
[Re: LarryS]
#298019
19/08/15 05:16 PM
19/08/15 05:16 PM
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Shropshire, England
mapman
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Shropshire, England
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I have one of the first cars to have a factory fitted steel sprocket. Everything running ok after 1700 miles.
However last week whilst driving at crawling speed through freshly laid loose chippings I heard a crunch. A piece of stone had obviously got mashed. I haven't been able to detect any abnormal sound so assume all is ok. Very pleased I didn't have a aluminium one when that happened!
As for the weight I really couldn't care less adding a few pounds. With a 2 litre engine up front it shouldn't be an issue in any case unless one is trying to eek out every little bit extra for racing etc.
M3W 'The Mapmog' Built June 2015
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