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by G Walker - 24/08/26 06:52 PM
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I could never figure out why you would use engine oil to "gease" as the oil would tend to wash the grease out.
I have had no problems.
With Very Kind regards
The Impaler
Phosphor bronce wants oil, not grease. That's why I stick to the original system since 40 years. Frank Makes Me wonder why MMC abandoned the Oiler as well as damper blades. They must know something. Cost reduction and reduced assembly time.
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Makes Me wonder why MMC abandoned the Oiler as well as damper blades. They must know something.
Cost reduction and reduced assembly time. My theories: With the switch to R&P steering, the trend to wider tyres, and the increase in Castor Angle (they went to 6 degrees around the time they went to R&P) the tendency to exhibit St Malvern's dance was greatly reduced so the damper blades could be dispensed with. The Oiler always was a bit of a fudge as a means of ensuring that owners who didn't regularly get under the cars and grease them properly could at least get some lubrication in place. since the 1990's or thereabouts, Morgans have switched from being relatively cheap enthusiast sports cars which were generally owner-maintained to being significantly expensive leisure cars which are generally dealer-maintained. MMC are able to trust the dealers to do the necessary greasing properly so no need for the oiler which doesn't work very well anyway, engine oil is not a good lube for sliding surface applications. Plus as Martin says, it's cheaper 
Tim H.
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As an "originality nut" myself,....  it's Morgan kingpin oiler and damper blades forever Bill.  I did however elect to change out the air in B1800's tire tubes a few years ago, after I detected a slight staleness in it's odor.  Cheers!  Well in another 50 years Your Morgan will be sought after. Mine, if they exist, will not.
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