Pete began work on our 1984 Morgan 4/4 by removing the driver’s seat to investigate a noticeable sag in the seat base. Upon inspection, it was found that the sprung mesh panel spanning the base had torn. Photographs were taken to aid the parts team in sourcing or fabricating a replacement section. The seat was then temporarily refitted pending the arrival of the new component.
A routine service and minor repairs were also carried out by Jonn. The engine oil was drained, and a new filter was installed. The sump bung was refitted using a new seal and torqued to 30Nm. The rear axle was drained, the bung refitted, and fresh oil was added. As the gearbox has no drain plug, the gearbox’s rear mount was removed, and the car rested on a wooden block to slightly elevate the gearbox, allowing the filling bung to align with the access hole in the tunnel. The bung was then removed, and the old oil was removed using a vacuum pump. New oil was added before refitting the bung, lowering the gearbox, and reinstalling the mount.
New spark plugs were fitted, and engine oil was topped up. The air filter was removed to check the operation of the manual choke, which was found to be functioning correctly. When applied, the choke arm made contact with the fully closed throttle quadrant to increase idle speed and was fully opened when disengaged. The air filter was cleaned with compressed air and refitted.
At the fuel sender, new rubber fuel hose sections were fitted and secured with jubilee clips. New P-clips were also installed to properly secure the rear fuel pipes. The engine was then run up and started without issue using the choke. The oil level was rechecked and confirmed to be correct.
The ignition barrel was lubricated and cycled repeatedly, improving its operation. Jonn noted that the stiffness when turning appeared to be due to the ignition switch rather than the barrel, though it still turned adequately. The front wheel alignment was checked and found to be within specification at zero degrees, fifteen minutes toe-in. Although the steering wheel nut was removed, the wheel itself could not be freed at this stage and will be revisited.
