|
Forums34
Topics48,341
Posts812,979
Members9,208
| |
Most Online1,046
Aug 24th, 2023
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2022
Posts: 10
New to Talk Morgan
|
OP
New to Talk Morgan
Joined: Jun 2022
Posts: 10 |
Hi all
Being new to Morgan I'm not at all sure exactly where the jacking points are in the event of a puncture out on the road.
My manual has descriptions but no pictures. Could anyone point me to a set of pictures to help me out?
I'm very grateful.
Car is a 2012 4/4 75th anniversary.
Many thanks
Mark
2012 4/4 75th Anniversary in Le Mans green
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 35,774 Likes: 468
Tricky Dicky Member of the Inner Circle
|
|
Tricky Dicky Member of the Inner Circle
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 35,774 Likes: 468 |
Here you go..Mark, enjoy your car 
2009 4/4 Henrietta
1999 Indigo Blue +8
2009 4/4 Sport Green prev
1993 Connaught Green +8 prev
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 26,747 Likes: 419
Member of the Inner Circle
|
|
Member of the Inner Circle
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 26,747 Likes: 419 |
The jack supplied is not very good. If you have Morgan insurance via Gott & wynne you get Morgan recovery.
I would test the jack & ensure it is greased properly.
JohnV6
2022 CX Plus Four
2025 MG ZS EV aka Trigger
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2022
Posts: 10
New to Talk Morgan
|
|
OP
New to Talk Morgan
Joined: Jun 2022
Posts: 10 |
The jack supplied is not very good. If you have Morgan insurance via Gott & wynne you get Morgan recovery.
I would test the jack & ensure it is greased properly. Thanks John. I don't have Morgan insurance but I do have recovery. Do you recommend I use it in the event of a puncture, or invest in a better jack? Thanks for your advice. I follow your mechanical posts with interest... Cheers Mark
2012 4/4 75th Anniversary in Le Mans green
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2019
Posts: 5,044 Likes: 312
Charter Member
|
|
Charter Member
Joined: Oct 2019
Posts: 5,044 Likes: 312 |
I've been meaning to pick up a Porsche jack for mine .... scissor jack but made of alloy .... saves carrying round a not very well made heavy steel one. They seem to be about second hand at not too silly prices.
K
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2022
Posts: 10
New to Talk Morgan
|
|
OP
New to Talk Morgan
Joined: Jun 2022
Posts: 10 |
I'm sorry Rich I somehow managed to miss your post! Thank you very much indeed. Cheers Mark p.s. I do hope actually to drive it this year. I bought it last summer and did about 200 miles I think...
2012 4/4 75th Anniversary in Le Mans green
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 35,774 Likes: 468
Tricky Dicky Member of the Inner Circle
|
|
Tricky Dicky Member of the Inner Circle
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 35,774 Likes: 468 |
I'm sorry Rich I somehow managed to miss your post! Thank you very much indeed. Cheers Mark p.s. I do hope actually to drive it this year. I bought it last summer and did about 200 miles I think... No worries Mark, as long as you get a few answers on here for you to choose from, we're all here to help with Morganeering. Good luck getting a few more miles in this year. p.s. In 19 years of Morgans I've never been let down with a puncture over the three different cars.
2009 4/4 Henrietta
1999 Indigo Blue +8
2009 4/4 Sport Green prev
1993 Connaught Green +8 prev
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2016
Posts: 7,920 Likes: 216
Talk Morgan Guru
|
|
Talk Morgan Guru
Joined: Feb 2016
Posts: 7,920 Likes: 216 |
The jack supplied is not very good. If you have Morgan insurance via Gott & wynne you get Morgan recovery.
I would test the jack & ensure it is greased properly. Thanks John. I don't have Morgan insurance but I do have recovery. Do you recommend I use it in the event of a puncture, or invest in a better jack? Thanks for your advice. I follow your mechanical posts with interest... Cheers Mark I've used mine in anger once when I had a flat on the front. Jacking was a bit precarious outside the hotel we were staying at as the front was thick shingle. For the very rare occasions it's needed whilst away from home I would deem it just adequate. I would have a trial run to give it some exercise having greased it as John V6 suggests.
Richard
2018 Roadster 3.7
1966 Land Rover S2a 88
2024 Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450
1945 Guzzi Airone
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 9,285 Likes: 69
Needs to Get Out More!
|
|
Needs to Get Out More!
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 9,285 Likes: 69 |
The scissor jack has a relatively small base. On anything except a solid flat surface there is a possible toppling hazard. Soft ground, uneven, hardcore, gravel etc..One answer is to carry a small but solid plate to rest it on and spread the load. Aluminium 10mm+ thick should be ok and easily stow able.
Plus Four MY23 Furka Rouge
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 26,747 Likes: 419
Member of the Inner Circle
|
|
Member of the Inner Circle
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 26,747 Likes: 419 |
The jack supplied is not very good. If you have Morgan insurance via Gott & wynne you get Morgan recovery.
I would test the jack & ensure it is greased properly. Thanks John. I don't have Morgan insurance but I do have recovery. Do you recommend I use it in the event of a puncture, or invest in a better jack? Thanks for your advice. I follow your mechanical posts with interest... Cheers Mark I've used mine in anger once when I had a flat on the front. Jacking was a bit precarious outside the hotel we were staying at as the front was thick shingle. For the very rare occasions it's needed whilst away from home I would deem it just adequate. I would have a trial run to give it some exercise having greased it as John V6 suggests. Exactly. When my previous Roadster was T boned the front tyre was blown. THe jack wasn't much use but the "person" who drove into me in brod daylight drove me the 1 1/2 mles or so to get my trolley jack. Worst case use the tool box lid to spread the load.
JohnV6
2022 CX Plus Four
2025 MG ZS EV aka Trigger
|
|
|
|
|
