- 1. Re: oil gauge repair (score: 1)
- Author: Oddcarnut@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 3 May 2001 11:35:48 EDT
- Bob, The gauge in my Plus 4 sprang a small leak a while back. After pulling it out, I found there is a fairly large brass set screw that holds the tube assembly against the line fitting on the back
- /html/morgans/2001-05/msg00003.html (7,153 bytes)
- 2. Re: Morgan Insurance (score: 1)
- Author: Oddcarnut@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2000 14:30:09 EDT
- My neighbor and I both have Mogs insured with State Auto. Covered under a regular use policy. Ken Payne
- /html/morgans/2000-09/msg00067.html (6,929 bytes)
- 3. Re: tire clearance (score: 1)
- Author: Oddcarnut@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2000 21:21:02 EDT
- << they are supposed to be the same bolt pattern as VW (I've never verified it but it is often repeated - does anyone have evidence to support or contradict?) >> Yes, the steel wheels are the same bo
- /html/morgans/2000-08/msg00106.html (7,257 bytes)
- 4. Re: Transporting a Morgan... (score: 1)
- Author: Oddcarnut@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2000 21:27:37 EDT
- I'd vote to drive it back. When I purchased Notakit, I flew to Annapolis on a Friday and drove it back to SC the next day after changing a radiator hose. Isn't owning a Mog supposed to be an adventu
- /html/morgans/2000-07/msg00052.html (8,240 bytes)
- 5. Re: Dirt in the Petrol Tank (score: 1)
- Author: Oddcarnut@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 11 Jun 2000 19:09:22 EDT
- << In reply to the problem of a plugged gas line, be sure it is dirt >> On my 63 +4 I developed a periodic gas line plugging problem. After pulling the tank assuming it was dirt or rust, I found the
- /html/morgans/2000-06/msg00089.html (8,931 bytes)
- 6. Re: Tire jack (score: 1)
- Author: Oddcarnut@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 13 Mar 2000 19:14:51 EST
- << If I can't get a factory one what jack would do. >> John, Even if you get one, I find the super light scissors jack from a 90+ 300 Z is a great Mog jack. Compact and weighs very little with it's t
- /html/morgans/2000-03/msg00176.html (7,829 bytes)
- 7. Re: jack stands (score: 1)
- Author: Oddcarnut@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2000 23:11:30 EST
- John's suggestion really does work. << Another very useful idea, is if you pull a wheel, slide it under the car for storage. Again, if something gives, it will give you an addition 4" to 5" of safety
- /html/morgans/2000-03/msg00322.html (8,236 bytes)
- 8. Re: engine swaps (score: 1)
- Author: Oddcarnut@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 2 Jan 2000 21:28:49 EST
- If you really want Matilda to smoke the competition, perhaps a Saab 850 would be a better choice than the Reliant 850. And just think, no more of those pesky valves to adjust. Cheers, Ken Payne
- /html/morgans/2000-01/msg00009.html (6,729 bytes)
- 9. Re: Optima Batteries (score: 1)
- Author: Oddcarnut@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2000 22:48:10 EST
- While I haven't had personal experience with the Optima batteries, I have a number of friends that are using them. They are quite please so far and report few dead battery problems during periods of
- /html/morgans/2000-01/msg00062.html (6,976 bytes)
- 10. Re: +4 gauges (score: 1)
- Author: Oddcarnut@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 1 Dec 1999 19:38:07 EST
- As to this question.. << So as I see it the question is: is there a new style and an old style fuel guage for the Morgan Motor Car? >> There are at least two different fuel gauges. My 63 +4 has an "
- /html/morgans/1999-12/msg00008.html (7,501 bytes)
- 11. Re: Has anyone heard of this? (score: 1)
- Author: Oddcarnut@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 29 Dec 1999 21:43:49 EST
- << Tony in NJ (W.A.S.T.E.) ...and if I could figure out a way to use a Honda Integra motor... >> No, not an Integra motor....Let's get serious, only an S2000 will do. A nice healthy 240 hp in 2 liter
- /html/morgans/1999-12/msg00219.html (8,133 bytes)
- 12. Re: was BCDW2000 - future of hobby (score: 1)
- Author: Oddcarnut@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 1 Sep 1999 21:22:33 EDT
- << 1. My boys (14 and 13) have already been told that I'll pay a maximum of $400 each for a car for them, and it won't be running when we get it. They can use my shop and tools and take all the time
- /html/morgans/1999-09/msg00011.html (8,100 bytes)
- 13. Re: lube - question case of the sticky pedals (score: 1)
- Author: Oddcarnut@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 8 Sep 1999 20:35:16 EDT
- << How'd you get the pedals "unglued". That looks like my problem. >> My Mog had a mild case of syncronized pedals and I've had a few Saab Sonetts & 96s with the problem. To free things up, I unscrew
- /html/morgans/1999-09/msg00085.html (6,899 bytes)
- 14. Re: An ongoing saga..... (score: 1)
- Author: Oddcarnut@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 8 Sep 1999 20:52:52 EDT
- << The overheating problem continues and I've been looking for an electric fan. I did add an overflow bottle to turn it into a closed system. Problem is, after driving the car for a few miles (long
- /html/morgans/1999-09/msg00088.html (8,816 bytes)
- 15. Re: Tires for '70 Plus 8 (score: 1)
- Author: Oddcarnut@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 9 Sep 1999 22:45:53 EDT
- << I was using Pirellis until I was steered to Michelins (Energy MXV4) by the Porsche Club guys at the track here. >> A couple of points on the tire subject..... The flat spotting issue which started
- /html/morgans/1999-09/msg00106.html (8,994 bytes)
- 16. Re: hot (score: 1)
- Author: Oddcarnut@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 2 Aug 1999 22:22:07 EDT
- Fred noted it was so hot... << I had to turn on the Mog's air conditioning! Saturday I had to run town with the kids. Both insisted we take the Morgan (the training seems to be working). So off we we
- /html/morgans/1999-08/msg00012.html (7,532 bytes)
- 17. Re: North American Morgans (score: 1)
- Author: Oddcarnut@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 6 Aug 1999 19:18:31 EDT
- Lannis noted, << "That's one o' them there kit cars, ain't it?" Someone's Morgan in a picture somewhere (magazine? Club newsletter?) is shown sporting the personalized license plate reading 'NOT A KI
- /html/morgans/1999-08/msg00056.html (8,040 bytes)
- 18. Re: That insulating stuff.... (score: 1)
- Author: Oddcarnut@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 7 Aug 1999 23:37:04 EDT
- << from a building supply house and all I asked for was duct insulation. It has tin foil on both sides and plastic bubble pack inside and is no thicker than 1/4 inch. >> A version of this available a
- /html/morgans/1999-08/msg00088.html (6,865 bytes)
- 19. Re: Hub Caps (score: 1)
- Author: Oddcarnut@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 19 Aug 1999 21:19:36 EDT
- << Having problems with the chrome hub caps on my 59 4/4. They are a real bear to remove as it is nearly impossible to get a screwdriver between the hub cap and the wheel. >> John, Try using a small
- /html/morgans/1999-08/msg00232.html (7,206 bytes)
- 20. Re: electric fans (score: 1)
- Author: Oddcarnut@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 27 Aug 1999 20:49:24 EDT
- << Does anyone have any experience with the add-on electric fans made by Kool Klutch? >> I don't know of them. However, I have had good luck with Spal electric fans. The local racing radiator specia
- /html/morgans/1999-08/msg00352.html (7,410 bytes)
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