- 61. Re: Plus 4 rear ends (score: 1)
- Author: jpavone@vanstar.com
- Date: Thu, 31 Dec 1998 08:55:25 -0800
- A few months ago I did some checking into using the Studebaker (Dana 23) rear axle for my Morgan. Unfourtunately, NOS Studebaker rear axles are no longer available. There are however lots of good use
- /html/morgans/1998-12/msg00219.html (8,802 bytes)
- 62. Re: muffler (score: 1)
- Author: jpavone@vanstar.com
- Date: Tue, 3 Nov 1998 07:18:39 -0800
- I bought a complete exhaust system for my 4/4 including a header a few years back from Morgan Spares. As a matter of fact I opted to fit a 1600 crossflow instead of a 1500 non-crossflow in my 59' 4/4
- /html/morgans/1998-11/msg00009.html (8,531 bytes)
- 63. Bonnet Fit (score: 1)
- Author: jpavone@vanstar.com
- Date: Wed, 11 Nov 1998 06:53:48 -0800
- Is there an accepted dimension for the bonnet to scuttle and bonnet to cowl fit? Obviously, it has to be large enough to prevent rubbing from body flex. I've recently refitted the bonnets to my 4/4 a
- /html/morgans/1998-11/msg00042.html (6,313 bytes)
- 64. Re: English Ford For Sale (score: 1)
- Author: jpavone@vanstar.com
- Date: Fri, 13 Nov 1998 07:03:55 -0800
- This 1700 may be the same engine Caterham offers as an option for their 7. Theirs is a Kent 1600 bored out to 1700 with dual DCOEs, a hot street cam and some porting. It is a good street motor, altho
- /html/morgans/1998-11/msg00049.html (7,548 bytes)
- 65. Re: Paint choices (score: 1)
- Author: jpavone@vanstar.com
- Date: Tue, 17 Nov 1998 12:14:18 -0800
- John Pavone 11/17/98 03:11 PM Good question! I recently picked up two stage paint from the local dealer and was told it was better than single stage by the guy behind the counter. However the answere
- /html/morgans/1998-11/msg00064.html (7,318 bytes)
- 66. The Correct Windscreen angle (score: 1)
- Author: jpavone@vanstar.com
- Date: Fri, 2 Oct 1998 10:24:54 -0700
- Is there a "correct" fixed windscreen vertical angle (side view) for a Morgan? I've recently noticed that one side of the screen has a greater vertical angle than the other. Does the factory use a sp
- /html/morgans/1998-10/msg00006.html (7,102 bytes)
- 67. The Correct Windscreen angle (score: 1)
- Author: jpavone@vanstar.com
- Date: Wed, 7 Oct 1998 10:31:48 -0700
- Thanks, for the all responses regarding the "correct" windscreen angle..I guess my wife is right..I DO have too much time on my hands!! John
- /html/morgans/1998-10/msg00032.html (6,737 bytes)
- 68. Narrow Body seat issues (score: 1)
- Author: jpavone@vanstar.com
- Date: Thu, 8 Oct 1998 08:28:22 -0700
- My 59' 4/4 has the "narrow" body style. The original seatback is about 41" at its widest point and has 5 pleats on each side. I recently bought a replacement seatback from the Morgan Factory. They se
- /html/morgans/1998-10/msg00033.html (6,787 bytes)
- 69. No Heat (score: 1)
- Author: jpavone@vanstar.com
- Date: Tue, 20 Oct 1998 06:50:30 -0700
- I recently installed a new heater in my 59 4/4 (fitted with a 1600 crossflow). The heater is a modified (as per Fred Sissons book) Smiths unit . The problem is the heater core never gets hot. I suspe
- /html/morgans/1998-10/msg00068.html (6,387 bytes)
- 70. Re: 16" Tire (or Tyre) Options (score: 1)
- Author: jpavone@vanstar.com
- Date: Thu, 22 Oct 1998 07:19:02 -0700
- I currently run 5.26 x 16" Avon Tourists on my 59 4/4. These apparently are no longer available in the US but can be order ed through Vintage Tire LTD of Canada (902) 228-2335. Similar sized Dunlop b
- /html/morgans/1998-10/msg00080.html (7,759 bytes)
- 71. Re: Morgan +8 (score: 1)
- Author: jpavone@vanstar.com
- Date: Fri, 23 Oct 1998 06:33:06 -0700
- I've seen 4/4's and +4's available as basket cases but never a +8. If you do find a +8 basket case and perform most of the restoration yourself, the cost will probably be at least 30K+. However, if y
- /html/morgans/1998-10/msg00090.html (7,370 bytes)
- 72. Re: Morgan +8 basket case (score: 1)
- Author: jpavone@vanstar.com
- Date: Mon, 26 Oct 1998 12:32:36 -0800
- You're right about the variable quality of the restoration. Obviously, pictures and receipts from a reputable restoration shop are a must. Finding an early +8 (or any Morgan) in good original condit
- /html/morgans/1998-10/msg00099.html (10,463 bytes)
- 73. Re: 5 speed (score: 1)
- Author: jpavone@vanstar.com
- Date: Wed, 28 Oct 1998 06:52:11 -0800
- I recall seeing an article in Fred Sissons Morgan Garage book about installing overdrive in a +4....but being a 4/4 owner I can't recall the details of such a conversion. John 59 4/4
- /html/morgans/1998-10/msg00113.html (6,518 bytes)
- 74. Re: Help - hood alignment (score: 1)
- Author: jpavone@vanstar.com
- Date: Tue, 8 Sep 1998 06:40:39 -0700
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- /html/morgans/1998-09/msg00035.html (6,209 bytes)
- 75. Rear axle info needed (score: 1)
- Author: jpavone@vanstar.com
- Date: Tue, 8 Sep 1998 07:16:41 -0700
- I currently own a 1959 Morgan 4/4 with 16 inch wheels, a stock 1600 crossflow and 4 speed trans. It still has the stock 4.4 ratio 6HA rear axle. I would like to upgrade this to a stronger axle with a
- /html/morgans/1998-09/msg00036.html (6,598 bytes)
- 76. Improved rear axle for my 59' 4/4 (score: 1)
- Author: jpavone@vanstar.com
- Date: Tue, 15 Sep 1998 13:36:24 -0700
- I've done some checking into a replacement for the wimpy 6HA axle in my 59 4/4. A Studebaker dana 27 axle can be made to fit the car. A complete NOS unit can be bought for about $200!!! The axle tube
- /html/morgans/1998-09/msg00074.html (6,873 bytes)
- 77. Speedometer problem (score: 1)
- Author: jpavone@vanstar.com
- Date: Fri, 18 Sep 1998 05:46:04 -0700
- I have a 59' 4/4 which was originally fitted with Ford 3 speed trans. I've replaced that with a 4 speed Ford 2000E unit. The speedometer output from this new trans rotates counterclockwise. Attached
- /html/morgans/1998-09/msg00085.html (6,563 bytes)
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