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That looks very neat but can I suggest you replace the crimped fuel line clips with some screw type fuel line clips, if they are the original S&S ones. The crimped ones have been known to leak and have mostly been replaced by dealers or owners. The first thing you notice is fuel on the screen and then it crazes, if you are lucky.
This was previously my M3W, and this has been done. All the crimp clips were replaced. Steve, making improvements at every turn!
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That looks very neat but can I suggest you replace the crimped fuel line clips with some screw type
I generally agree. But not all crimps clips are created equal. I've been using these Oetiker full wrap type crimp clips on everything from old Triumph bikes to modern BMWs for 30 years with no issue. Correct sizing of the clips is important also. No doubt part of the issue with OEM setup is the brass hose barbs with very little mechanical grip combined with the unnatural hose angle.
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Amazing work. I'd love to know the MPH figure for this car (as in miles driven per hour of cleaning).
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Amazing work. I'd love to know the MPH figure for this car (as in miles driven per hour of cleaning). Funny. And appropriate. It's probably about 25 MPHoc for me. So far this season I've only been able to drive the 3W a couple of time per week. Then it gets a good clean and a "what else can I do while I'm here" overview which leads to the small projects. Next up is the throttle cable change to the "horizontal format"
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And so the throttle cable... Used a stainless "brake noodle" (bicycle part) with nylon liner, 110 degree bend, $4.75. Took about 4 hours and was much harder than I thought it would be, as I couldn't find a way to completely remove the cable from the trike to work on it. Also forgot to order a new "barrel" end for the shortened cable so made one from a 1/4" stainless bolt shank. But in the end it works great. Even braved a brief run in 98 degree heat to check it out. Then back to the cool garage for a celebratory beer. 
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One of the first things I did to improve the Morgan was to remove all the warning stickers. The one on the dash annoyed me no end. The Danger Hot sticker just pissed me off. If you can't feel the heat then you should not be allowed near a Morgan, a bike, a kitchen, a fireplace...
What's your mileage? Who cares. Is it practical? See #1. What happens when it rains? You get wet.
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And just because I like knurled knobs.... 
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Is that a knurled knob where the ignition key would normally sit?
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