Technical Talk
Many Morgan owners like to tinker with their cars, be it simple servicing or complete rebuilds. The Morgan Motor Company has never produced workshop manuals so owners often learn from each other through technical articles or online forums.
The traditional Morgan is actually a very simple car in construction and, with the help of online information, can often be worked on by owners with some basic skills.
Listed below are links to technical hints contributed by members. They can be downloaded as .pdf files. Please note that full or partial reproduction of the material in this section is expressly forbidden without the prior knowledge and approval of the author / copyright holder.
Any articles/photos are welcome as long as they are original and electronic (Word or .pdf format). If you know of links to other good technical pages let us know so we can include those in our links section. Send your submissions to webmaster@morganownersclub.org.au .
Technical Help
A list of members who are able to offer technical advice can be found on the Club Contacts page which can be viewed after logging in.
Index
Engine & Transmission
- Making Engine & Gearbox Mounts for the Standard Special – John Merton
- Zetec Heater Matrix Replacement – Geoff Williams
- Shrouded Electric Radiator Fan – Win Muehling
- Morgan Fuel Starvation Problems – Peter Canavan
- Morgan +4 Heat Shielding & Air Filter Canister – Jack Austin
- Plus 8 1973-1978 gearbox – Murphy’s Law in action – Geoff Williams
- Fixing Plus 8 1973-1978 gearbox rattles/sloppiness – Peter Canavan
- The Standard Special Engine – 2016 update – John Merton
- Morgan 4/4: Sierra 5-speed Gearbox Conversion – Tim Hurst
- Balancing HIF SU Carburettors by Colin Jones
- The Coventry Climax IOE Engine by John Merton
- Keeping your Plus 8 engine cool! Geoff Williams
Morgan 4/4 1600 Speedo Cable Replacement – Bruce Fowler
Steering & Suspension
- Thinking outside the Square (Front Suspension) – Todd Hamilton
- Front Suspension – Easy King Pin Removal Tool – Peter Wagner
- Of Sliding Pillars & Axles – John Merton
- Postscript to Sliding Pillar Article – John Merton
- Fitting a Steering Damper to your Morgan – Geoff Williams
- Morgan Plus 8 Front Suspension Spring Restraint – John Wroe
- Morgan Front Suspension Bushes – Anthony Browne
- Removing Play from the Burman-Douglas Steering Box by John Merton
- Overhauling Bishop Cam Steering
Chassis and Body
- Modifications for touring in a Morgan – Vern Dale-Johnson
- Morgan Identification Numbers – John Merton
- The 4-4 Error or Morgan’s Equivalent of the Unicorn – John Merton
- Are your rear brakes working? – Geoff Williams
- More Morgan Storage: Tool Tray – Vern Dale-Johnson
- A Lockable Storage Box – Vern Dale-Johnson
- Morgan 4/4 Series 1 – Anthony Browne
- Patent Prattles Series – John Merton
- On a wing and a prayer? by Noel Bryen
- Coachbuilding Timber Selection by John Merton
- Rear End Collision Risk by John Mott
- Handbrake Rattles by Len Taylor
- Heater/Ventilation Intake Plenum Seal by Lachlan May
- Brake & Clutch Peddle Rubbers by Lachlan May
- Luggage Rack Mods by Lachlan May
- Morgan lubrication chart for early cars
- Heater Valve Repair by Lachlan May
- Windscreen Wiper Upgrade by Geoff Williams
Electrical
- High Level Stop Light by Neil Hurst
- Converting from Hydraulic to Mechanical Brake Light Actuation by Geoff Williams
- Dash Rocker Switch Fix by Geoff Williams
- LED High Level Brake Light by Geoff Williams
- Engine Cooling Fan Control by Lachlan May