Morgan offered an optional air filter with a tapered duct that bolted onto
the carburetors and carried an air filter at the large end close to the
firewall. The portion of the duct that bolted onto the front carb was so
narrow to avoid rubbing on the inside of the bonnet that it severely
restricted the flow of air into the front carb. Installation of the air
filter assembly and duct resulted in a noticeable reduction in performance.
For that reason, I am rather sure, it was never fitted to very many cars. We
normally recommend installing a SS type scoop on the bonnet to make room for
more normal, less restrictive air filters if they are necessary because of
air born dirt and sand in the environment in which the car is operated.
Regards, Greg
Solow
-----Original Message-----
From: Jeff Webster <carfindr@tiac.net>
To: Morgans@autox.team.net <Morgans@autox.team.net>
Date: Sunday, March 21, 1999 1:41 PM
Subject: Bench seats, Air box, Electric fan
>Hi There,
>Three questions.
>Is the bench seat in a 58 Morgan 'one size fits all' or is there some way
to
>adjust it?
>On Morgans fitted with the TR3 engine, was there ever a factory 'air box'
on
>the carbs? One is shown on page 31 on the Melvyn Rutter catalogue, and the
>description say it was original equipment on +4 cars - is this true,
because
>I have never seen a Morgan with one on?
>Lastly, What size electric fan fits inside the cowl of a Morgan? Do we have
>to buy the Kenlowe on or is there an American one that fits?
>
>Many Thanks,
>
>Jeff
>
>
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