Talk Morgan Forums Morgan Sports Cars Maintenance & Servicing Dave's How To: Workshop Notes - Early Days.

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The build number is stamped on each wing - bottom of rear at front end:


Bottom of front - at rear end.


This is how clear underseal looks, but I've since added some Tectyl under the wings.


This is the cut out for the exhaust mounting - more Heath Robinson than the other side. You can also see my neoprene edging to the over-rider bracket holes here.


I shaped an aluminium off-cut over a ball pein hammer and was quite please with the shape:




Another look at clear underseal:


This bracket doesn't fit as well as the other side, but both need plugging at the end to stop rubbish getting in. I added a small plug of neoprene on both sides. I'm leaving this bracket alone as the car is under warranty but it's tempting to straighten it up.


I've added my usual wing end protectors. You don't need to disturb anything, it fits over the existing bolt ends, and nuts & washers go on top. This shot shows that the Tectyl has coloured the underwing area golden brown, which looks better.


Anyway I'm being summoned by so the rest will have to wait..........

Looking good as ever and just as interesting Dave.

Next I added some L section neoprene strip to the side-screen channels:


And fitted two Lucas horns, sourced from e-bay.


Rear wing protectors came next, once again based on Maplin's circuit board which is light and just the right size. This is a simple and straightforward job.


This is the back. The leather strip is where the wing stay fits. Two stepped penny washers above and one below holds it firm.






Then I fitted the three eared spinners...............


This is the speedo sensor. Not the same as the 2012 version.


And I added my front gaiters - the deluxe version with soft leather inners, mohair outers and deflector plates.......
The inside of the wheel looks scruffy because cleaning that came later on.


This is the box around the steering UJ's. It's much bigger than the 2012, and 2005 boxes. Here is the 'after' picture. The wiring loom is protected above the cat, but I've added some 'Reflect-a-cool' to improve that. I've also added some insulation on the bottom edge of the box. With the UJ's so close to heat it can cook the grease and wear the UJ prematurely, so for the sake of a bit of disassembly.....
Note also the big hole at the front for the column.


I sealed the hole with a leather grommet.


This is how close the box is to the cat.


I also insulated the first section of fuel pipe. To do the rest I will have to remove the exhaust so not now......


The inside of the box...... nicely made.

As ever, amazing attention to detail. I'm sure I've not got the patience to do it!!!!

I can't help but come back to the fact that many of the items can be put down to poor/no design and low build quality.
If only they'd just get their act together and just sharpen up a bit. They surely can't rely on middle aged fanatics for ever can they?

I came a cross a really good film on Youtube last night. Thames Tv documentary on Morgan form 1975. Ok things are more streamlined now, but as we all know it's pretty much the same. One thing of note is that in '75 they made 2 cars. A 4/4 in 2 or 4 seater and the +8. Thats it.
Not the 6 models as now, and no aftershave either!!!

I'd post the link but I've no idea how to, I'm sure someone will find it and put it on..

I wouldn't worry, all credit to Dave W for doing this but don't forget that the vast majority of our cars don't have these 'extras' and seem to survive perfectly well! I can't help but think that some are solutions looking for a problem.

your job remind me my mech apprentice time (mid 70") when with a friend we are preparing is Porsche 911 SC 2.4 no details be spared and every details be checked out

Congrats from opposite side of the world

Thanks Yann
Being able to mess around with Morgans is a huge attraction which is not really available on most cars - other than classics.
Today we went for a top down run of about 40 miles. Obviously it's a bit early to pass too much comment on the GDI but my early impressions are holding up.

The throttle is very very sensitive and this takes some concentration to get right. But response is super quick and it really does feel much punchier than the duratec.
I filled up today at a rough calculation shows 28mpg on the run back from Kent. Not too worried about this because the engine will be tight for a few miles. The exhaust is slightly sooty. I think this may be a function of quick response = squirt of fuel = lower mpg = sooty exhaust. Like an accelerator pump on a Ford carb.
The dash is a big improvement on the 2012 dash, but I would have liked an oil pressure gauge!
Starting from cold there's no fast idle. It pops to about 2000rpm but immediately drops to a fairly lumpy 800, slowing to 750 when hot.
I tested the fan today because when we were stuck at Dartford, I didn't hear it. The reason is that at low speed it's inaudible.
The gearbox is rifle bolt tight, very different to the gearbox in the 2012 car, and the clutch bite point is high.
There's a very slight whine from the rear axle on the over-run - more audible with the roof up.
Oh and one of the tyre valve caps was odd!

Anyway - over the weekend I added the front wing protectors.
Four brackets made up from 2mm aluminium. I had a conveniently shaped offcut which saved some time.


These attach to the front wing stays with stepped penny washers.


Trial fit of the Maplins circuit board.


On the offside, it needs a temperature barrier, so this was the result.


At the back I lined this with reflective foil.


So that's as much as I can do for wing protection. The lower part of the rear wings are very vulnerable to starring, but the flaps would have to be really low to cover the lower part of the wings, so you take your chances!

This afternoon I dropped the grille to do some protective work. The lower corners of the grille rub away the paint on the lower corners of the cowl, so it's something that really needs looking at. I haven't finished this part yet, so will post the pictures when I've sorted the cowl, and added some badges. Most of the routine stuff is now completed, but there's always another job! That's the wonder of Morgan......................

What better way to spend partial retirement.
With MrsW's approval obviously.

Dave since you get the virus you can't get out

your mod if some are really useful help for some future job (at least for me) , some raise me questions especially because your skilled in Morgan "trouble" but i didn't catch the point yet.

Since i will get Ms Green Tea, i will check by myself first and come back to you with my silly question.

Dave, sooty exhaust on mine was helped enormously by the latest ecu update. Now much cleaner and my run to Sammy Millers and back on Saturday returned 40 mpg.

I also fitted an Oil pressure gauge in place of the clock, straightforward to do. Sourced all the bits from Holdens.

Steve, impressive. I got 35 mpg in the Roadster going back quietly on the A & B roads. Running avg is 28.