Talk Morgan Forums Morgan Sports Cars Classic Morgans (pre-CX) So, have you driven your Morgan today?

Yes! ... indeed I have! ..... after an annoying delay due to being supplied some seat belts that weren't as advertised I fitted the replacements today and took her out for a shakedown spin round the local lanes .... aeroscreens and Mk4 goggles ... what a hoot to drive at 60 mph .... nothing fell off and got home under her own steam, so I declare that a success! .... temp gauge reading slightly high but steady as a rock .... checked with my laser/IR thermometer when I got back and block sitting at 83° and upper rad tank at 70° so, as I suspected, it's the gauge over-reading ... can sort that at my leisure.

Pic taken on her safe return.



Will let her stretch her legs a bit more over the next few days 🙂

K

Good news on the pass Craig, I'm always a bit apprehensive about the emissions on mine.

I see the garage you use has the same ramp with hydraulic plates to test front suspension wear. What milage is on your car and is there any top/bottom movement due to kingpin wear?

Curious because I get wear noted on the offside every year yet it never seems to get any worse. It's also noted on some of the certificates from before I purchased the car. I suspect a lack of greasing from previous owners but could be wrong

Good news on the pass Craig, I'm always a bit apprehensive about the emissions on mine.

I see the garage you use has the same ramp with hydraulic plates to test front suspension wear. What milage is on your car and is there any top/bottom movement due to kingpin wear?

Curious because I get wear noted on the offside every year yet it never seems to get any worse. It's also noted on some of the certificates from before I purchased the car. I suspect a lack of greasing from previous owners but could be wrong