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Wiring Schematics (Le Mans 62
4/4 and +8 specific - also suitable for similar cars produced in
2002) -
Posted by Keith Hofgartner 11 July
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LM62 4/4 Dash Schematic
LM62 4/4 Rear Harness Schematic
LM62 4/4 Front Wiring Schematic
LM62 +8 Dash Schematic
LM62 +8 Rear Harness Schematic
LM62 +8 Front Wiring Schematic |
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Courtesy Light Switches (Le Mans 62
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Posted by Keith Hofgartner 11 July
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appreciate that we do not expect all the ‘Bells and Whistles’ that
modern production cars may have but I found it surprising that even
a courtesy/foot well light was not part of the standard
configuration.
So
I set to and made one. Not difficult but effective. This is
obviously of advantage when the soft top (or hard top in my case) is
up but a useful addition when preparing for a journey at night (and
for eating Fish & Chips!)
Download a PDF of the complete procedure
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Le Mans 62 - Relay assisted Brake
Switch (Le Mans 62 4/4 and +8 specific) -
Posted by Keith Hofgartner 11 July
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I have read several threads on various sites regarding problems with
Hydraulic Brake Switches on other ‘Classic’ cars and decided that I
should investigate a solution only to find that at the start of this
season my own car suffered with a ‘Brake Switch Failure’.
What
happened?
The brake lights fail to operate unless ‘extreme’ pressure is exerted on
the brake pedal suggesting that the switch was failing. Enclosed is
a modification that should solve the problem for the future
Download a PDF of the modification (0.34MB) |
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Le Mans 62 - Paint Colours (Le Mans
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Posted by Keith Hofgartner 11 July
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From the best information I can obtain the factory colours are
as follows: Hard Top: Jaguar - Old English White available
from Glasurit, colour code NDB
Main Body: Morgan - Le Mans Green available from Glasurit, colour
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| Modification to remove 'Rev Hanging' problem:
(Black Top Zetec 4/4 cars specific-not just Le
Mans 62's) -
Posted by Keith Hofgartner 25th Aug
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An annoying
problem that shows itself as the engine revs 'hang' at around 3000
RPM monetarily on lifting of accelerator. This is annoying as it
means that 'engine braking' is not possible during deceleration. The
problem has been reported with a fix as described in the reprint of
the original July 2007 Miscellany article by Bryan Hobson but I have
added a few notes on my experience of this modification. If anyone
is interested in obtaining these plates and not able to get them
from Morgan Austria (as in my case) I am able to supply these via a
local engineering company - please contact the Webmaster for
details. Contact the Webmaster Download a
PDF of the complete procedure
(1.82MB)
UPDATE: It appears that after a while the
modification is not effective and the problem returns. I have been
advised that resetting the ECU memory removes the problem. I have
now undertaken this and it has certainly disappeared but again only
time will tell if this will return and I will report back my
findings. (Posted July 2011)
Download a PDF
of the procedure with thanks to Bryan Hobson for this
information.
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| Fan Belt squealing: (Le Mans 62 +8 specific) -
Posted by Terry Gilmour 12th Aug '10 |
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A tip for all
plus 8 owners. Since new, I have suffered with an annoying
alternator belt squeal which eventually goes when the engine
compartment warms up. It was embarrassing to be driving such a
beautiful car with a squeal that turned heads for the wrong reason.
After 8 years of ownership I have finally found the solution.
Replace the belt with a "Gates 6PK-1028" cost about £16.50. Keep the
other for an emergency spare and hear the difference.
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| Air filter modification: (Le Mans 62 4/4 specific) -
Posted by Keith Hofgartner
9th Aug '10 |
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Ever since I have had my 2002 4/4 (last 2 years) I
have followed with interest various discussions on improvements to
the cars performance. We all understand that the 4/4 is not an all
out ‘Thrashmobile’ but I have always been one for getting the best
out of what I already have. The following solution has been very
satisfying and certainly appears to increase the breathing and also
seems to remove what I thought was a vibration from the gearbox on
acceleration I know believe this may have been a starvation of air
to the engine as it has now all but disappeared.
Download a PDF of the complete procedure
(0.23MB)
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| Hard top modifications:
(Le Mans 62 4/4 and +8 variant specific) -
Posted by Keith Hofgartner
9th Jan '10 |
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From investigations it appears that water runs from
the top to the sides and actually runs under the rim above where it
meets the side screens and drops behind the side screens straight on
to the leather covered internal door sills. What is required is a
‘gutter’ as in any car roof. But how…? After many months of
contemplating the problem, I decided upon the use of plastic trim
(used for trimming in DIY projects and easily available from
Hardware and DIY stores). This has been sprayed (Primed with
suitable Plastic Primer and Ford Ivory from Halfords seemed the
nearest match) and attached using external double sided tape to the
underside of the roof rim. Take care when forming the bend at the
corner otherwise this can buckle.
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Bottom Spring 'Gaiters': (Le Mans
62 4/4 and +8 variant specific) -
Posted by Keith Hofgartner 8th Oct
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The problem - the
bottom spring of the Morgan suspension, (although a clever and neat
design) is prone to be covered in the 'less than nice stuff' on
today's dirty roads. This leads to drying out of the bottom section
of the sliding pillar and inevitable wear.
As usual not an insurmountable problem to the clever Morganeer
owner! Or at least Dave Wellings...
He has created a very neat solution that involves a
mohair cover that simply velcros in place. If you would like a pair
of these very easy to fix gaiters contact Dave directly by emailing
him at [dave.wellings[at]btinternet[dot]com]
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Further fix for hard top: (Le Mans
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Posted by Keith Hofgartner 6th Aug
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The problem - the
rear catch always comes adrift from the bottom bracket. At first I
thought that the catch 'jumped off' but it appears to slide off when
the body and hard top flex left to right.
After many months
of deliberating over a solution for this, I have now resolved a
simple solution to the problem. Simply use the plastic nuts from
registration plate bolts and longer screws, and crimp the bracket
slightly. The clamp is now retained after a week of ‘Centenary
Celebration Motoring’! .......The next challenge is to resolve
the water gushing in the side windows!!
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Mounting a GPS: (Le Mans 62 4/4
and +8 variant specific) -
Posted by Terry Gilmour 4th Nov '08 |
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You know how it is in a Morgan. You’re going on a long trip and
want to use your Sat Nav. Well, you have two places for it; the
first is in the glove box – However, you can’t hear the speaker or
keep your travel sweets there either. You also need a separate
aerial if you don’t want to keep losing satellite reception. How
about on the transmission tunnel? A similar problem with losing
reception and it’s also difficult to see.
Faced with this
problem, I asked an engineer friend of mine if he could come up with
a solution and here it is.
A stainless steel
rod fixed to the roll bar with a changeable end fitting for various
devices.
Mine’s a Garmin
Street Pilot and here it is in place. No aerial needed, easy to see
and a free glove box.
If anyone is interested in one,
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Relay replacement: (Le Mans 62 4/4
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Posted by Keith Hofgartner 10 Oct '08 |
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When I picked up my car from Allon White Garage the
only advice that I was given regarding 'spares' was to carry spare
relays for the Electronic Fuel Management system. There has been
much debate on various Morgan Blog sites regarding the replacements
of the Relays that power the Fuel Management System and the inherent
reliability issues.
To the left are photos of a relay that was purchased as a direct
replacement for the original Bosch unit with part number 0332014112
(12v 30A).(In all photos the replacement for the Bosch unit is shown
on the right). It was purchased from
Europarts
(Part no. on UK Site 450110050 at a cost of £16.07 incl. VAT (Oct
'08)for two units.
It appears to have the 'desirable' components of being sealed
(silicon on the base) and rugged.
The relays are slightly taller but this only means that the lid
closes with a slight fall to the rear to allow water to run off if
present. I cannot see how this effects the 'waterproofing' as the
unit is open at the bottom anyhow!
Car fires up OK...(Several long journeys and all seems fine - 4th
Nov. 2008). (Update Sept 2010 - it seems that both the Fuel
Pump and ECU require replacing if fail so carry two!!)
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Hard Top Catches: (Le Mans 62 4/4 and
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Posted by Keith Hofgartner 10 Oct '08 |
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As described in
Bulletin 15 following the experiences of Peter Alt in his Le Mans 62
on a German Autobahn (Hard Top coming adrift at speed!) here is a
useful and inexpensive modification to consider to your car.
On investigation
it is clear that the screws holding the catches on to the top of the
body (rear of the door) appear to be insufficient for the job,
considering the high forces that they can be subject to due to the
‘suction effect’ when travelling at ‘speed’. After recommendation
from Peter Alt, I have replaced the factory fitted 20mm screws
(shown) with longer ones (50mm) this was relatively easy with slight
increase to the hole size in the mounting plate and slight deepening
of the countersink. Another useful tip is to then place rubber
(best) or plastic tubing (as in photo above) inside the moulding to
force the top away from the catches for stronger ‘bite’ by catches.
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