I noticed some years ago when the Ocean to Ocean T Tourist Trophy cars were
pulling in to the Moss facility in Goleta after their cross country run,
that a number had removed the bonnet sides and strapped down the top. I
assumed at the time that it was for cooling during the run through the
desert. Can anyone comment how effective that modification might be for
cooling?
Wayne
50 TD
Ojai, CA
----- Original Message -----
From: "Charles Hill" <candahill@worldnet.att.net>
To: "mg-t" <mg-t@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, December 27, 2004 9:08 AM
Subject: Re: radiator cover
> Ron,
>
> Morgans do have some cooling deficiencies, but high pressure under the
> fenders is not one of them. The first problem is the lack of ducting in
> the cowl to the radiator. Much of the air entering the grille goes around
> the radiator instead of through it. Flat rad Morgans weren't known for
> cooling problems. As a bit of MG/Morgan trivia, Morgan switched to the
> cowled radiator when Lucas stopped providing the separate bucket
> headlights. And the reason Lucas stopped providing bucket headlights was
> because the last major model using them was discontinued and it was not
> economical to continue producing the small quantities that Morgan
> required. And that model was the MG TD.
> Another cooling probem with Morgans is the louvers on the hood. They go
> too far back. The last 8 or so are actually in a high pressure area due
> to the windshield. You actually get better cooling in a Morgan by
> blocking off these louvers.
> Regards,
> Charles Hill
> '49 TC & '64 Morgan
>
> <snip>
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