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  • Page 1 Morgan Owner’s Handbook...
  • Page 2 The best cars will not run well unless careful attention is paid to their upkeep. To gain the maximum pleasure and performance from your Morgan, lubricate regularly, keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight and thereby reduce rattle and unwanted noises, and lastly keep brakes properly adjusted and in good working order.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Technical Information Operating Instructions Driving Instructions Routine Maintenance Service Plan Service History Morgan Owner’s Handbook...

  • Page 4: Technical Information

    Technical Information GENERAL SPECIFICATION Engine Rover V8 Bore of cylinder (mm) 94.00 Stroke (mm) 71.12 Compression ratio 9.35:1 Cubic capacity 3950cc Firing order 1L,8R,4R,3L,6R,5L,7L,2R Power (kw @ rpm) 140 @ 4800 Torque (NM) 305 @ 3500 Valve operation Central camshaft, pushrods to overhead valves, hydraulic tappets.
  • Page 5 Width at Elbows 3'11" (119.5cm) Height of Seat from Floor 8" (20cm) Leg Room (front of seat) 19"-27" (48-69cm) Door Width at Waistline 2'4" (71cm) Luggage Space Width 3'5" (99cm) Height under Tonneau 11" (28cm) Depth (max) 21" 53cm) Morgan Owner’s Handbook...
  • Page 6 0ºF (-20ºC) and 90ºF (32ºC). Information on recommended lubricants for use under extreme winter or tropical conditions can be obtained from the Morgan Motor Company or your local distributor. CASTROL MOBILOIL...

  • Page 7: Operating Instructions

    (Placed centrally .behind steering pressure registers when the vehicle is wheel): started, check engine oil level. If this is (1) Direction Indicator correct, consult your Morgan Dealer Monitor immediately. The left-hand indicator glows green Caution: Do not run an engine with when the steering column low or no oil pressure.
  • Page 8 Disengage 1st gear is activated during the running of the before starting. vehicle. The car should be taken immediately to the nearest Morgan Heater Dealer. When the car is first started, This is located behind the dash board...
  • Page 9 In certain before turning off the ignition. In frost cases this may not work if the wheel or snow, always check that the wipers has not passed through 90 deg. are free before operation. Not doing Morgan Owner’s Handbook...
  • Page 10 Operating Instructions so will damage the wiper system. At Hazard Switch (Red) all times use an additive in the washer This switch when depressed operates system and prevent freezing. Do not all direction lights and should only be use wipers on a dry screen. used when the vehicle is stationery in an emergency situation.
  • Page 11 The airbag is designed to inflate in Immobilise System Plus 8 severe frontal collisions. It will not This Morgan pIus 8 is fitted with an deploy at very low speeds or in side engine immobilise system as part of and rear impacts. Protection in these the engine management equipment.
  • Page 12 Operating Instructions the car, it may take three or four NEVER ATTEMPT TO EITHER BLEACH operations to turn the system off. This OR RE-DYE THE WEBBING. is due to the rolling code in the ECU. Warning: SEAT BELTS 1. Never at any time wear the lap belt loosely as this reduces its protection.
  • Page 13 Warning: Petroleum Spirit is highly flammable and in confined spaces is toxic and explosive. Never fill the tank with the engine running, or near naked lights or hot surfaces. Do not inhale fumes. Have possible fuel leaks Morgan Owner’s Handbook...

  • Page 14: Driving Instructions

    Driving Instructions may be driven, but the engine speed DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS should remain below 3,000rpm, until Starting the noise ceases. Before attempting to start the car, Starting in Cold Conditions – (10C) make certain that the handbrake is Before operating the starter, depress fully applied and the car is in neutral.
  • Page 15 Your use. Take care when descending steep Morgan dealer will attend to this hills – brakes may overheat and when he carries out the first service. reduce efficiency if constant braking is Due to the good power to weight ratio required.
  • Page 16 Driving Instructions Service’. At this time the car will have settled into a normal running pattern and the ‘bedding-in’ process should be completed. Your dealer will examine and reset the engine where necessary. At the same time all the oils should be changed, along with the engine oil filter.

  • Page 17: Routine Maintenance

    The following details, along with connectors, you may receive an services from your Morgan distributor electric shock. On vehicles fitted with or dealer, will help to prolong the life electronic ignition systems the electric and enjoyment of your car.
  • Page 18 Warning: Petroleum spirit is highly that the correct equipment is used flammable and in confined spaces is when re-tuning a Morgan engine. The also explosive and toxic. In the event wrong testing equipment can cause of inadvertent spillage, switch off expensive failure in electronic controls engine, use no naked flame or light.
  • Page 19 ‘max’ mark. Never overfill Warning: The gearbox oil may be very the engine. hot. Do not let oil come into contact Warning: Care should be taken when with face, eyes or mouth. Used oil can Morgan Owner’s Handbook...
  • Page 20 Routine Maintenance cause skin complaints or irritation. withstanding pressures many times Avoid excessive contact. heavier than normal oils can cope with. A further feature of ‘Hypoid’ oils When all the oil has drained, clean is that they are ‘lighter’ that is to say, and replace the drain plug.
  • Page 21 The electrode and body should be no adjustment by the owner. cleaned and examined for damage. If Cooling System the plug shows any sign of damage or Warning: As injury such as scalding deposits it must be replaced. Morgan Owner’s Handbook...
  • Page 22 C. If Engine Coolant the fan appears to run continuously, it It is essential that the engine is should be examined by your Morgan supplied with sufficient water/ dealer. antifreeze mixture at all times. Warning: Do not allow tools, hands or...
  • Page 23 The fluid reservoir is the flat spring sheet blade mounted located with the brake master cylinder from the stub axle to the chassis side in the engine compartment. The level member is secured without any radial Morgan Owner’s Handbook...
  • Page 24 Routine Maintenance movement at the chassis end. This The track rods should be checked for blade should slide inwards and tightness and the ball joint rubber for outwards only. Any sideways or radial damage. Where necessary the ball movement should be reduced to a joints should be greased.
  • Page 25 These will appear as a bar dealer or the factory for alternative across the pattern when 1.5mm of pressure settings. tread is left. The tyre must be replaced Warning: You are legally required to when these appear. Morgan Owner’s Handbook...
  • Page 26 ‘undo’ arrow. accredited tyre centres. Your Morgan Warning: Be certain that the nut is dealer will be able to supply refitted to the correct side, marked on information or arrange the correct the centre of the cap.
  • Page 27 Use only new from brake linings. Always replace brake fluid. Never leave fluid exposed with genuine Morgan relined shoes or to the air as it will absorb moisture. pads as they will have the correct grade of lining, ground to the correct...
  • Page 28 Routine Maintenance the pistons and puts the pads in slight from tampering with the mechanism. friction contact with the disc. Cable adjustment may be made by 4. Refit the road wheels, remove the turning the adjuster at the rear of the handbrake cable.
  • Page 29 If you wish equipment to be examined more regularly in be added, consult a qualified auto adverse conditions such as dusty electrician or your Morgan dealer. roads. Never change the rating of the fuse to Warning: Never work near a moving cure a fault, always have the true propshaft or one which could move.
  • Page 30 When correctly set the light spots from the lamps should be 2½" Battery conditioners are available (63mm) below the centre of the from your Morgan Dealer under part headlamps. The beams should also be number MMM1044 for 240 vault parallel with each other. If they...
  • Page 31 Caution: Polishing compounds must be used carefully as they actually remove After cleaning feed leather with the paint surface. Connolly Hide Food to maintain the A fine cutting polish, such as ICI supple feel of the leather. Morgan Owner’s Handbook...
  • Page 32 Routine Maintenance Hood Jacking System When erecting the hood, always fix The jack is used in the following the eyelets in the back curtain over manner: the turn-buttons first and then fix First make sure that the car cannot snaps across the top of the move backwards or forwards by using windscreen, starting in the centre, the brakes or chocking the car firmly.

  • Page 33: Service Plan

    Instructions should be sent separately whether an estimate is required before putting the work in hand. When it is inconvenient to send repairs to the works an accredited ‘Morgan’ Dealer should be consulted. Notification of Sale Cards The Morgan Motor Company Limited...

  • Page 34: Service History

    Service History SERVICE HISTORY FIRST SERVICE After 1000 miles (1500km) or 3 months after delivery Serviced by: Name: ......... Address: .
  • Page 35 Signature ........Morgan Owner’s Handbook...
  • Page 36 Service History FIFTH SERVICE At 20,000 miles (32,000km) or 24 months after delivery Serviced by: Name: ......... Address: .
  • Page 37 Signature ........Morgan Owner’s Handbook...
  • Page 38 Service History NINTH SERVICE At 40,000 miles (64,000km) or 48 months after delivery Serviced by: Name: ......... Address: .
  • Page 39 Inertia Switch Warning Light Electric Fan Injection Inertia Switch Electrical Equipment Instrument Illumination Rheostat Engine Coolant Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Level Engine Start Jacking System Facia Lights Fan Heater Switch Leather First Service Lights 7, 29 Morgan Owner’s Handbook...
  • Page 40 Index Lubricants Suspension Lubrication Thermostat Maintenance Precautions Tyres Mirrors Care ML Light Pressures Repairs or Special Uses Wear Indicator Notification of Sale Cards Valves and Caps Oil change Voltmeter Oil Filter Oil Pressure Gauge Operating Instructions Warming up Warning Light Unit Washers Pedal Assembly Water Temperature Gauge...
  • Page 41 WARRANTY The Morgan Motor Company Limited Company or by the original warrants in respect of its vehicles that manufacturers of any proprietary parts if any defect shall be revealed in a fitted to the vehicle. part manufactured by the Company...
  • Page 42 Morgan Motor Company Limited Pickersleigh Road, Malvern Link Worcestershire WR14 2LL England Tel: 01684 573104 / 573105 Fax: 01684 892295 www.Morgan-Motor.co.uk Part No MMM5725 Revised Mar 02...
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