Yes Peter Mulberry does a conversion sump , which I believe helps , but for the most virulent of sleeping policemen , I guess slowing down is going to inevitable even with 20mm of additional clearance.
Regards Andy see http://www.mulfab.co.uk/our-products/36/oil-tanks-systems/sumps >________________________________ > From: David Jones <[email protected]> >To: mogtalk2 <[email protected]> >Sent: Saturday, 4 August 2012, 13:24 >Subject: Re: [mogtalk2] Roadster- Advice > > >Andy > >Apart from slowing down, are there solutions to the low sump problem, i'm >thinking of some aftermarket solution > >T C > >David > > > >From: Andy Garlick <[email protected]> >>To: mogtalk2 <[email protected]> >>Sent: Saturday, 4 August 2012, 11:36 >>Subject: Re: [mogtalk2] Roadster- Advice >> >>David, >>I don't think there are any particular issues with the Roadster other than >>the very low sump. Check this carefully on a ramp and ensure that it has not >>had any large chunks taken out of it. There have been some reports of >>problems with the dual mass flywheel, but I think this is more prevalent with >>the competition cars. >>On early Roadsters the back axle tramps very badly on power take off , but >>many will have been modified with one (or two) anti-tramp bars either by the >>factory , or by dealers or the excellent Peter Mulberry. >>Other than that just check all the normal Morgan issues, condition, >>condition, condition, good service history, and a colour combination that >>your friend likes. >>I cannot help on values, just look around a make sure he looks at several >>cars before deciding. >> >> >>Andy >> >> >>From: David Jones <[email protected]> >>>To: mogtalk2 <[email protected]> >>>Sent: Saturday, 4 August 2012, 10:31 >>>Subject: [mogtalk2] Roadster- Advice >>> >>>Some advice please, and somewhat similar to a recent thread. A good pal of mine has decided to return to the world of Morgan after an absence of many years. His previous Mog was a +8 so he remembers the little foibles of Morgan ownership. >>>He looked at the new roadster but does not like the pedal arrangement, he has driven my ’98 4-4 and prefers that layout. He has settled on acquiring a second-hand Roadster no older than 5-6 years. Are there any issues/problems he should look out for? >>>Thanks >>>TC >>>David >>> >>> >>>View posts on The Mail Archive >>>http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ >>>Modify Your Subscription >>View posts on The Mail Archive >>http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ >>Modify Your Subscription >View posts on The Mail Archive >http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ >Modify Your Subscription > > ------------------------------------------- View posts on The Mail Archive http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ [http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/] Modify Your Subscription: https://www.listbox.com/member/?member_id=22459785&id_secret=22459785-4a39ddf8 Powered by Listbox: http://www.listbox.com
