We had a debate about ground clearance a couple of years ago - On the flat the plus 8 sump just clears a house brick on edge (4 1/2 "), although the hoop behind the gearbox is 1/2 inch lower and grounds on it - from memory I think roadsters were nearer 3 1/2" and did read a story about a roadster sump being ripped open by the lip on a gate bolt latch because the drive approach was slightly concave. Have seen a replacement sump for a roadster that lifts it 1/2 inch or so .Bottom line in a +8 or roadster - you cannot put a wheel either side of a square shaped speed bump without risk of grounding - one wheel has to go over it and those rubber black and yellow stripped humps used all over the place need to be approached with care. - if on a convex slope they must be circumvented or you will beach. I can ground in multi story car parks when going on to the ramps between flloors if they are steep Richard M800RGN+8
________________________________ 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]/ [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
