Good morning,
Whilst reviewing Morgans (1967), have come up with a quandary regarding engines.
I have been advised to steer clear of the Ford engine in the 4/4 (Series V) due to Reliability / Maintenance (the ability to work on it), stick with the Triumph (+4 Series 1) unless you want it as a house object (car mechanic / restorer).
Then again, have been informed that the Ford engines are good / reliable with better performance (dealer / restorer).
Without causing an argument on the site, can anybody enlighten me further?
My first Morgan (1982) was a 4/4 with Ford engine. When I bought a +4 (1994) the TR powered car was terrible. Un reliable and very difficult to steer and park. Many time I wished for the 4/4. But as this was a 4 Str and Mrs. Button wanted the extra space I stuck with it. It took a lot of time and money to get this TR reliable and fun to drive. It now has an OD (which I use very little). But it has been across the US at least 3 times and to Europe. But is a problem with a TR engine. Poor aftermarket parts being one of them. Also poor advice as to what to do about problems. In New Orleans the mechanic knew nothing about points. In Southampton it stopped in the middle of the road. What a disaster getting it to a mechanic. But this mechanic understood what He was looking at. Lately it has been tappets that did not hold together. "Made In England", I don't think so. Maybe the box was.
