We just returned from a 1,400 mile trip and I am pleased to say that we experienced zero mechanical issues with the Morgan. We traveled from the Los Angeles area to Ft. Bragg on the Mendicino coast above San Francisco. We traveled an assortment of freeways, back roads and twisty roads such as Hwy 1 from Bodega Bay to Ft Bragg and G16 (Carmel Valley Road). G16 runs from the 101 freeway into Carmel Valley near Monterey and the Laguna Seca racetrack. We started the trip with a new set of Blockley tires and three new McMaster/Carr bobbins under the voltage regulator. A post drive inspection shows the bobbins to look as good as when installed. I can state that if you surprise the Morgan by getting into a tight corner a bit too hot, the front end will slide! This immediately gets your attention and backing off the throttle gets you hooked up again. I added 2 pounds of air to the front and brought the tires to 24 pounds cold and they felt better. I have a comfort kit installed with zero toe and while bump steer is pretty much eliminated, the front end seem to want to follow the camber of the road. This not an issue but is something you notice. If we had 25 cents for every thumbs up, high five, and cell phone photo, it would have paid for the fuel there and back. Any fuel stop took at least 20 minutes as people seem enthralled by these cars and are all of the opinion that either you built it or it is a restoration. Most are amazed to learn that it is a new vehicle and that if they pony up a deposit, they could also be the center of attention. Fuel economy is less then the book statement of 45 mpg on the highway. Running in 5th gear for at 75 to 80 mph will get you about 34 mpg (which I felt was ok considering the grins per mile). The factory luggage rack easily held enough luggage for 2 people for 4 days plus the car cover which is a rather bulky item The bevel drive now has 4,200 miles on it and still whines like it did when it was new. The only saving grace is that at 80 mph, wind noise, a helmet and good ear plugs tend to mute it considerably. I can't say much about the compensator other then I never heard it... Which is a good thing, I guess.
