- 1. Re[2]: Morgan LPG Power (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve Manwell" <Steve_Manwell@WE-KNOW-ENERGY.XENERGY.COM>
- Date: Tue, 17 Dec 96 12:43:58 EST
- The discussion of whether Propane (LPG) is dirtier or cleaner than gasoline, must include a mention of what engine it is burned in and what emissions equipment the engine has. The whole point (as I u
- /html/morgans/1996-12/msg00047.html (9,273 bytes)
- 2. Re[2]: air filter on 4/4 (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve Manwell" <Steve_Manwell@WE-KNOW-ENERGY.XENERGY.COM>
- Date: Mon, 05 Aug 96 16:15:36 EST
- I think some recent 4/4s ('80s?) had an aluminum casting (complete with "Morgan" cast into it) on top of the carb or fuel injection air intake and connecting to an air hose from a remote air filter.
- /html/morgans/1996-08/msg00005.html (7,775 bytes)
- 3. Re: Mounting steering box (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve Manwell" <Steve_Manwell@WE-KNOW-ENERGY.XENERGY.COM>
- Date: Wed, 14 Aug 96 10:08:56 EST
- Hi David, I also mounted the steering box on my +4 ('54) to a new frame and frame front. You bring up a good point about clearance of the pitman arm: I'll have to check this. It sounds like you're on
- /html/morgans/1996-08/msg00049.html (8,215 bytes)
- 4. Plus four pulley (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve Manwell" <Steve_Manwell@WE-KNOW-ENERGY.XENERGY.COM>
- Date: Tue, 02 Jul 96 17:27:21 EST
- Hi all, Does anyone know if the fan belt pulley that mounts on the front of the crankshaft on the +4 is available new/used anywhere? (Melvyn Rutter lists new turned aluminum replicas for close to $20
- /html/morgans/1996-07/msg00007.html (7,181 bytes)
- 5. Re: GT2 +8 & Le Mans '97 (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve Manwell" <Steve_Manwell@WE-KNOW-ENERGY.XENERGY.COM>
- Date: Sat, 06 Jul 96 20:38:41 EST
- The aim is for Le Mans '97. The car is being tested at other races this year, however. The DC club's magazine called "Rough Rider" recently had an article about the GT2 by Chris Towner with photos of
- /html/morgans/1996-07/msg00025.html (6,999 bytes)
- 6. Flat radiator Mog message (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve Manwell" <Steve_Manwell@WE-KNOW-ENERGY.XENERGY.COM>
- Date: Sat, 06 Jul 96 20:45:21 EST
- Would the author of the message asking for advice/parts for a '53 ('52?) plus 4 restoration please resend the message to me? I'm restoring a '54 +4 (round nose, but otherwise identical to flat rad. c
- /html/morgans/1996-07/msg00026.html (6,654 bytes)
- 7. Re[2]: Morgan Kingpins (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve Manwell" <Steve_Manwell@WE-KNOW-ENERGY.XENERGY.COM>
- Date: Tue, 16 Jul 96 16:17:54 EST
- I think I missed the beginning of this thread, but here's my 2 cents: I have rebuilt the front end on my Plus 4 with oil seals at the base of each lower bushing. I put in one with the lip up and the
- /html/morgans/1996-07/msg00053.html (7,784 bytes)
- 8. Turning brake drums (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve Manwell" <Steve_Manwell@WE-KNOW-ENERGY.XENERGY.COM>
- Date: Wed, 17 Jul 96 13:41:28 EST
- Does anyone know the largest inside diameter that early Plus 4 brake drums can be turned out to? The front brake drums on my '54 are pitted, but it looks like they've been turned at least once. --Ste
- /html/morgans/1996-07/msg00058.html (6,420 bytes)
- 9. Re: oil filters (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve Manwell" <Steve_Manwell@WE-KNOW-ENERGY.XENERGY.COM>
- Date: Fri, 19 Jul 96 10:52:46 EST
- The mail order places such as Moss, Victoria British, Roadster Factory, etc., etc. (see Hemmings) should be able to supply any of the TR engine stuff too. --Steve
- /html/morgans/1996-07/msg00080.html (6,692 bytes)
- 10. Re: Adjusting Drophead (and other?) doors (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve Manwell" <Steve_Manwell@WE-KNOW-ENERGY.XENERGY.COM>
- Date: Mon, 22 Jul 96 14:03:32 EST
- You may be able to use a variation on the advice from Bob N. to leave the doors on the first latch position over the winter. That advice was aimed at *preventing* the wood in the doors from taking a
- /html/morgans/1996-07/msg00094.html (7,405 bytes)
- 11. Morgan Challenge (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve Manwell" <Steve_Manwell@WE-KNOW-ENERGY.XENERGY.COM>
- Date: Fri, 07 Jun 96 15:55:20 EST
- I just ran across a web site for the Morgan Motor Company Challenge. http://www.mkurrein.co.uk/mog1.html To quote the introduction from the site: "The Morgan Motor Company Challenge is organised by t
- /html/morgans/1996-06/msg00013.html (7,228 bytes)
- 12. Re[2]: Morgan Challenge (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve Manwell" <Steve_Manwell@WE-KNOW-ENERGY.XENERGY.COM>
- Date: Mon, 10 Jun 96 10:09:14 EST
- Tony, the figure is a "one" (1). I copied the address directly from netscape to my email text. I just did the reverse and it connected OK... --Steve I've tried to get that web page you listed, but ca
- /html/morgans/1996-06/msg00020.html (6,911 bytes)
- 13. Rear Axle Ratios (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve Manwell" <Steve_Manwell@WE-KNOW-ENERGY.XENERGY.COM>
- Date: Tue, 18 Jun 96 15:38:45 EST
- Hi everybody, I'm considering a change of rear axle ratio for my '54 Plus Four. It currently has a 3.73 to 1 ratio. (Ring has 41 teeth, pinion has 11 teeth.) The pinion gear has some rust pitting on
- /html/morgans/1996-06/msg00031.html (7,525 bytes)
- 14. Re[2]: Rear Axle Ratios (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve Manwell" <Steve_Manwell@WE-KNOW-ENERGY.XENERGY.COM>
- Date: Tue, 18 Jun 96 17:14:18 EST
- I don't think I'll go for any gearbox changes, but Fred Sisson wrote up some ideas about using a Jaguar/Moss 'box with overdrive. It's in his "Notes from a Morgan Garage". I believe the issue with t
- /html/morgans/1996-06/msg00033.html (7,777 bytes)
- 15. Re: Brake lines (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve Manwell" <Steve_Manwell@WE-KNOW-ENERGY.XENERGY.COM>
- Date: Tue, 25 Jun 96 17:42:52 EST
- I have replaced some (it'll be *all* eventually) of the brake lines on my 3 litre with cupro-nickel alloy lines. These lines will not rust. They are a little harder to bend than copper, but not quite
- /html/morgans/1996-06/msg00058.html (8,835 bytes)
- 16. Re: Need source for headlights (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve Manwell" <Steve_Manwell@WE-KNOW-ENERGY.XENERGY.COM>
- Date: Tue, 07 May 96 08:32:12 EST
- Have you tried Holden Vintage and Classic in England? (Phone: 01885 488 000, Fax: 01885 488 889, don't forget the country code) They are a very comprehensive Lucas supplier and carry other lines too.
- /html/morgans/1996-05/msg00002.html (7,203 bytes)
- 17. tools of the trade (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve Manwell" <Steve_Manwell@WE-KNOW-ENERGY.XENERGY.COM>
- Date: Tue, 14 May 96 12:43:08 EST
- Saw this on a brief visit to the British Cars list ... So far my Morgan Experience (at least with my own Plus 4) has not involved any driving, but has involved most of the tools in the attached post.
- /html/morgans/1996-05/msg00017.html (12,356 bytes)
- 18. Re: [Rovernet] 3500's & cams (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve Manwell" <Steve_Manwell@WE-KNOW-ENERGY.XENERGY.COM>
- Date: Tue, 14 May 96 12:44:38 EST
- This cam info from the Rovernet may of interest to Plus 8 folks ... OK For those who are interested in this Crane Cam I was on about.... Part No. 900571 Grind No. H-218-280/2S-12 Basic Rev' Range 200
- /html/morgans/1996-05/msg00018.html (8,753 bytes)
- 19. Re: The Morgan Experience (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve Manwell" <Steve_Manwell@WE-KNOW-ENERGY.XENERGY.COM>
- Date: Tue, 14 May 96 16:01:06 EST
- Howdy Bert, I worked on a three wheeler similar to yours as a summer job when I was in college. I rebuilt the gearbox and much of the chassis. The owner is still working on the project -- its a '34 S
- /html/morgans/1996-05/msg00019.html (7,258 bytes)
- 20. Credit where credit is due [was Re: tools of the trade] (score: 1)
- Author: "Steve Manwell" <Steve_Manwell@WE-KNOW-ENERGY.XENERGY.COM>
- Date: Wed, 15 May 96 08:51:37 EST
- Hmmm, can you say PETER EGAN, WRITING IN _ROAD & TRACK_? Too bad the original poster to the humo(u)r list couldn't! --Andy * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * And
- /html/morgans/1996-05/msg00022.html (8,771 bytes)
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