Click here to return to the home page.
Morgan 3 Wheeler
Who's Online Now
1 members (Julian BB), 305 guests, and 44 robots.
Key: Admin, Global Mod, Mod
Top Posters(30 Days)
+8Rich 93
Newest Members
Scot_SJI, Jimmers, Breen60, Davidmog, Stevecarr
9,596 Registered Users
Newest Topics
3.7 Roadster Greasing Q
by ScottMellor - 26/08/26 05:31 PM
Goodbye Dolly
by Clipper - 25/08/26 09:57 PM
Hot start .... vapour lock
by Pittsartist - 25/08/26 08:00 PM
Immobiliser
by Clipper - 25/08/26 12:42 PM
Monza style fuel cap
by Lionel Mandrake - 25/08/26 09:01 AM
UK car tax on CX Plus Four - bit of a rant
by Neil A - 25/08/26 07:33 AM
tow bar
by G Walker - 24/08/26 06:52 PM
Latest Photos
tow bar
tow bar
by G Walker, August 24
Prescott double anniversary
Prescott double anniversary
by CooperMan, August 18
Air Crash Sites: Cairngorms
Air Crash Sites: Cairngorms
by RedThree, August 13
Four-seater luggage rack
Four-seater luggage rack
by Soleng, August 9
New M3W orange 2012
New M3W orange 2012
by jejemek, August 7
Forum Statistics
Forums39
Topics49,836
Posts837,277
Members9,596
Most Online1,063
Jun 14th, 2026
Today's Birthdays
There are no members with birthdays on this day.
Previous Thread
Next Thread
Print Thread
Page 115 of 264 1 2 113 114 115 116 117 263 264
Joined: Apr 2016
Posts: 241
L - Learner Plates On
Offline
L - Learner Plates On
Joined: Apr 2016
Posts: 241
Originally Posted By Richard Wood
... 38 mpg achieved...

I remember reading that mpg register higher in UK. I believe because the gallon size is different. Smaller it would be I guess. What kind of MPG are others getting?

Joined: Oct 2015
Posts: 1,490
K
Has a lot to Say!
Offline
Has a lot to Say!
K
Joined: Oct 2015
Posts: 1,490
24MPG consistently for all 1,500 miles.


The Original Ken
11,000 miles.

2014 BMW R9T
2005 Saabaru
2005 Saabaru
Joined: Apr 2016
Posts: 241
L - Learner Plates On
Offline
L - Learner Plates On
Joined: Apr 2016
Posts: 241
Originally Posted By KenShapiro
24MPG consistently for all 1,500 miles.

That's not too bad, especially if you're driving it like you stole it.

Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 2,539
Talk Morgan Expert
Offline
Talk Morgan Expert
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 2,539
Originally Posted By Richard Wood
New car collected from Ledgerwood Morgan Saturday afternoon.

Driven back home today from Hull via Woolpit in Suffolk for lunchtime meet of local M3WC branch. 190 trouble free miles in mainly sunny so total of 300 already on the clock. 38 mpg achieved cruising between 60 and 75 mph indicated when able drive TBH engine is not really comfortable below 60 mph in 5th.

Congratulations!!!


kirkusblog.com
2016 M3W John A Prestwich Special
1952 Ford 8N
1968 Honda CL175,and 2018 Ural Retro




Joined: Feb 2016
Posts: 8,657
Likes: 407
Needs to Get Out More!
Offline
Needs to Get Out More!
Joined: Feb 2016
Posts: 8,657
Likes: 407
Originally Posted By KenShapiro
Yeah... 3,500-4,500 is the sweet spot.


I can well imagine since it wants to fly, but self imposed 3500rpm limit frown until a few more miles on the clock.

Been unseasonally cool in the UK but note that fan comes on very shortly after coming to a standstill. Guessing this is normal for a tight new engine.


Richard

2018 Roadster 3.7
1966 Land Rover S2a 88
2024 Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450
1945 Guzzi Airone
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 6,723
Likes: 2
S
SBM Offline
Talk Morgan Sage
Offline
Talk Morgan Sage
S
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 6,723
Likes: 2
Fan ignites at any speed less than 10mph.. Designed to, in case you're concerned..!!


Steve
Joined: Feb 2016
Posts: 8,657
Likes: 407
Needs to Get Out More!
Offline
Needs to Get Out More!
Joined: Feb 2016
Posts: 8,657
Likes: 407
Originally Posted By NickValentine
Originally Posted By Richard Wood
... 38 mpg achieved...

I remember reading that mpg register higher in UK. I believe because the gallon size is different. Smaller it would be I guess. What kind of MPG are others getting?


Yep 1.2 US = 1 imperial gallon. So Ken's 24mpg would be 29mpg this side of the pond.


Richard

2018 Roadster 3.7
1966 Land Rover S2a 88
2024 Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450
1945 Guzzi Airone
Joined: Oct 2015
Posts: 1,490
K
Has a lot to Say!
Offline
Has a lot to Say!
K
Joined: Oct 2015
Posts: 1,490
Originally Posted By NickValentine
Originally Posted By KenShapiro
24MPG consistently for all 1,500 miles.

That's not too bad, especially if you're driving it like you stole it.


I drive her in ac manner she asks for and deserves, briskly but not abusive. Wow...just realized, the same way I treat all my ladies!


The Original Ken
11,000 miles.

2014 BMW R9T
2005 Saabaru
2005 Saabaru
Joined: Feb 2016
Posts: 8,657
Likes: 407
Needs to Get Out More!
Offline
Needs to Get Out More!
Joined: Feb 2016
Posts: 8,657
Likes: 407
Originally Posted By Stringers Best Mate
Fan ignites at any speed less than 10mph.. Designed to, in case you're concerned..!!


According to handbook there is a temperature parameter as well which is born out by the fact it doesn't always come on instantly below 10mph.


Richard

2018 Roadster 3.7
1966 Land Rover S2a 88
2024 Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450
1945 Guzzi Airone
Joined: Oct 2015
Posts: 1,490
K
Has a lot to Say!
Offline
Has a lot to Say!
K
Joined: Oct 2015
Posts: 1,490
Originally Posted By Richard Wood
Originally Posted By KenShapiro
Yeah... 3,500-4,500 is the sweet spot.


I can well imagine since it wants to fly, but self imposed 3500rpm limit frown until a few more miles on the clock.

Been unseasonally cool in the UK but note that fan comes on very shortly after coming to a standstill. Guessing this is normal for a tight new engine.


That 3,500 limit is OK, but do NOT drive her much lower than 2,800. That motor HATES being lugged, and much less than 2,800 is harder on her than 4,000. The motor is electronically governed to not let you over rev during the run in period. Don't be too cautious.


The Original Ken
11,000 miles.

2014 BMW R9T
2005 Saabaru
2005 Saabaru
Page 115 of 264 1 2 113 114 115 116 117 263 264

Moderated by  TalkMorgan 

Link Copied to Clipboard
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.5