Technical/Restoration Articles

Technical/Restoration Articles This page last modified: May 10, 2010 (Note: My email address has changed as of 10/15/03 to jblair1948@cox.net I have not had a chance to make the changes to all the pages to reflect this.) If you find any broken links or other problems with these pages, please email me so I can correct the problem.
This the heart of SOL's Morgan web page, articles on how to fix and maintain your cars. The articles contained here are broken up into two catagories, general and Morgans specific. The general automotive articles deal with things like Body Work, Brakes, Carburetors, Electrical, etc. While these articles, in most cases, are based on British cars in general, there are some that are based on more modern cars - especially articles dealing with the new sensors for the computer controlled cars. The Morgan specific articles deal only with Morgans. Very little of the information in this section can be extrapolated back to most cars. I hope you find the information contained here of some help. If you have any articles that you think might be of interest please feel free to email me the articles and pictures. I'll put them up and of course give the authors their credit. John
General Articles	Morgan Specific Articles

Novice Corner Not restricted to Morgans These articles are designed for the Novice and provide fundimental information. How Cars Work 101 at Inner-Auto Parts covers all major systems in a car Hints for replacing Drum Brake shoes Cooling System & Overheating Tutoral Electrical Primer - Introduction to Electricity Electrical Primer - Part 2 - The Ignition System Electrical Primer - Part 3 - The Starting System How Differential Gear works (Video) Metal Cutting A Serious Look at Tools for the Automotive Hobbyist's Workshop Updated June 1, 2009 Part 1 - Hand tools Part 2 - Specialized/diagnostic tools General information Not restricted to Morgans How Cars Work 101 at Inner-Auto Parts covers all major systems in a car Car and Truck Definitions - AutoWorld Automotive Glossary AutoZine Technical School - Mostly new technology but a Great site! updated link 10/2/06 Detailing Heat, Rust, & Noise in VW's By: G. Matthew Bulley A must read!! updated link 5/3/05 Polishing Aluminum Body Work Autobodystore.com Body work - How to Using Body Filler By: Charles Christ Fighting Rust Painting Temporary Paint Booth DIY Painting and Body work (updated 03/03/09) Bodywork and Painting By: Sumner 3 Articles - Paint removal, Priming and Painting (These 3 articles at at the bottom of the page.) Enamels vs Clear Coat Base Coat By: Tom O'Malley (Oct 2001) Spray Guns 101 Harbor Freight's HVLP Spray Guns By: Sumner Brake System articles: Build a Pressure Bleeder for Bleeding Brakes By: Jim Powell Bleeding Brakes By: Harald Sakshaug - Nov. 99 Information on Brake fluids By: Kenneth Streeter Brake plumbing By: Chris Kantarjiev Hints for replacing Drum Brake shoes Carburetor articles: Constant Depression Carb - Theory of Operation By: Dan Masters July 14, 1999 Tuning (Setting) SU Carburetors By Roger Garnett, Dec. 5, 1991. Tuning VS Setting SU Carburetors By: Fred Sission, Feb. 15, 1998. Carb Trivia - Weber DGV By: Fred Sission, Greg Solow, and Bob Nogueira Catalytic Converters How to test a Catalytic Converter More Catalytic Converter information and testing Clutch Freeing a Stuck Clutch Cooling System Cooling System & Overheating Tutoral Electrical Coil information: Coils & Things By: Chris Moberg Ballast vs. Non-Ballast Ignition Coils What's the difference, and how to convert By: Dan Masters IGNITION COIL POLARITY - IG-104 By: Barney Gaylord Electrical Primer: Electrical Primer - Introduction to Electricity Electrical Primer - Part 2 - The Ignition System Electrical Primer - Part 3 - The Starting System Starter & Solenoids M35G Starter Rebuild Kits By: Bob Sanders Troubleshooting Relays Fuel Gauges Fuel Gauge - Construction and Operation of the MGA Fuel Gauge By: Barney Gaylord May 2010 Fuel Gauge - A Course in Calibration of the MGA Fuel Gauge By: Barney Gaylord May 2010 Fuel Gauge Troubleshooting By: Barney Gaylord May 2010 Lucas Distributor info: Tuning the Lucas Distributor By: Marcel Chichak Modern Electronic Sensors (started appearing about 1975) Hall effect sensors - how they work (points replacement - newer cars) Understanding Hall Effect Sensors (PDF) By: Wells Corp. The Hall Effect and Hall Effect Sensors By: J. B. Calvert The Hall Effect Gaussmeter By: John Boettger, F.W. Bell O2 sensor Introduction to Oxygen Sensors What the Home Mechanic Needs to Know About O2 Sensors Smith's impluse Tachometer Connecting a Smith's Impulse Tachometers Windshield Wiper Motor articles: Rebuilding a Lucas 1 speed assembly Lucas 2 Speed assembly By: Dan Masters Special Notes On Wiper Motor Wiring - ET-110 By: Barney Gaylord Other Misc. electrcial articles: Fuses By: Glen R. Wilson Fusible Links By: Russ W. Knize. Heat Shrink Tubing types By: Craig Smith How a Relay works By: Marshall Brian How Wires, Fuses and Connectors work By: Karim Nice Postive to Negative Ground conversion (on Vintage Triumph Register's web page) Trailer wiring Wire 101 By: Craig Smith Wire Gauge and Current Capability Chart Engineering Drill Sizes Metal Gauge Thickness Chart Strength (Mechanics) of Materials (Stress, Strain, Hookes Law....) Fluid Flow Fundamentals (Properties of Fluids, Volumetric Flow Rate....) Hydraulic and Pneumatic Design and Engineering (General Design, Fluid Characteristics....) FAQs Battery FAQ (Car amd Deep Cycle) Gasoline By: Bruce Hamilton It's back Oil By: Ed Hackett POR-15 FAQ Hardware Information Bold Depot Fastener info Updated all links July 4, 2009 Fastener Type Chart US Wood Screw Diameter Table US Sheet Metal Screw Diameter Table US Machine Screw Diameter Table US Bolt Head/Wrench Size Table US Threads Per Inch Table US Nut Size Table Metric Bolt Head/Wrench Size Table Metric Metric Nut Size Table Metric Thread Pitch Table General Hardware info Extracting Broken Bolts By: Chris Kantarjiev of The Dimebank Garage Good general info on Nuts & BoltsVarious types of Nuts and Bolts By: Joseph C. Dille Various types of Nuts and Bolts British/Whitworth info. British Screw Systems By: Mike Clarke Aug 1999 Includes Charts for: British Association (BA); British Standard Whitworth (BSW); and British Standard Fine (BSF) History of Whitworth By: Charles Falco More general info on Whitworth By: Mike Clarke Whitworth - where to get hardware & tools Reference Tables Decimal to Fraction Chart Decimal & Fraction to Millimeter Chart Metric Tap and Drill Size Table Sheet Metal Gauge Chart Technical Reference Charts - all kinds of info US Tap and Drill Bit Size Table Wire Gauge and Current Capability Chart Wood screw pilot hole sizes Machining and Metal Working Metal Cutting Metal Cutting Links on lathes Welding Info Aluminum Welding, Brazing, Soldering Aluminum Repair (3 in 1) Rod used with a propane torch. General info on welding Metal Web news - info on many facets of metal working including welding, blacksmithing and Jewlery making. Tools Exhaust Gas Analizer - Build your own - By: Dave Morrill Media Blasting (Sandbblasting) A Serious Look at Tools for the Automotive Hobbyist's Workshop Updated June 1, 2009 Part 1 - Hand tools Part 2 - Specialized/diagnostic tools Who makes what tools? author to remain anonymous More on Who makes what tools? Bob Payne Tool Boxes By: Keith Bucher Body Rotators Build your own body rotator it's back - mirrored Build a body rotisserie using 2 engine stands By: Hartley Pokrant Build a roll over plywood frame Wire Wheels A couple of questions about Wire Wheels Wire Wheels Overview By: Arthur Kelly Wheel Tech - WL-102 - Tightening Knockoffs By: Barney Gaylord Tips for the Maintenance of Stag Wheels By: William Mayo and Walter Holliday Truing Wire Wheels By: Rod Schweiger Several tips on Maintaining Wire Wheels On GoMoG web Morgan Specific How Did I Get Into This Mess? Updated 06/13/09) Getting Started Front suspension articles: Restoring a Morgan Rebuilding the Front End Front Wheel Vibration Dampener Blades Tuning up Front - Decambering By: Jerry Willburn It's What's up Front that Counts! By: Jerry Willburn Kingpin Clearance The Experts Panel @ gomog The wooden body tub: Wood Work - Dismanteling the Tub Putting the Wooden Body Frame Together Fasteners For Wood Body Subframe Wood screw pilot hole sizes Brakes: Rebuilding the Hydraulic Brakes system Body sheetmetal: Installing Windscreen FrameBy: Greg Solow Jan. 99 Installing the Skin (2 articles) Making a Morgan 1/4 Panel By: Bob Nogueira March 97 AL. Cap strips for the rear deck By: Bob Nogueira - Aug. 1999 Clutch articles: 1960s vintage +4 Clutch information By: Greg Solow Oct. 98 4/4 Clutch Pilot Alignment Tool Carb Info Constant Depression Carb - Theory of Operation By: Dan Masters July 14, 1999 Tuning (Setting) SU Carburetors By: Roger Garnett, Dec. 5, 1991. Tuning VS Setting SU Carburetors By: Fred Sission, Feb. 15, 1998. Carb Trivia - Weber DGV By: Fred Sission, Greg Solow, and Bob Nogueira Chassis Putting the Chassis Back Together Pulling the Engine and/or Transmission By: Jeremy Edwards & John T. Blair (10/98) Rear Chassis Kick-up By: Bob Adair Cooling Morgan Radiators (Aluminumn) By: Nelson Warner Fighting the Overheating Problem By: Dwight Smith, MOG NORTHWEST Installing an Oil Cooler By: Armando Picciotto July 97 Removing The Radiator By: John Rogers, Greg Solow, Joseph DeLuca - Jan 99 Termosyphoon Cooling modifications on a '34 4/4 By: Harald Sakshaug, Aug. 98 Electrical +4 Ignition module +8 Ignition module The Ignition Light Theory of Operation By: Gerry Willburn The Wiring Harness Updated June 17, 2009 The Wiring Diagrams Comments on installing British Wire's wiring harness (7/99) Moving the Headlight Dipper Switch By: Nelson R. Warner (2/02) Updated June 17, 2009 Starter & Solenoids M35G Starter Rebuild Kit By: Bob Sanders Heater - Hup brand By: Tim Johnson Hardware Information Decimal to Fraction Chart Screw list for the Wooden tub Screw list for the chassis and body Wood Drilling Chart Misc. information Gas Tank Removal updated 09/02/09 Interior FAQ (5/99) Miscellaneous Topics 1 Covers some short items on: Sheet Metal under door frame, Sealing the Wooden Tub, Damp Coarse, Wiring Harness Loom, Various Rear End Notes, Caution about Wire Wheels, Cleaning ideas, Loctite Miscellaneous Topics 2 Safety, Rubber matting, Better Visibility, Brake fluid reservoir, Fitting the top and tonneau, More windshield wiper motor, Headlight alignment, Cleaning metal parts, Painting chassis, Shinny exhaust manifold, Keeping paper work clean, replacement tie rod ends, Word processing Link to Vintage Triumph Register page Another source for +4 Info Specifically the Triumph engine Link to SOL's Tech page Lots of intersting information Link Lorne Goldman's GoMoG Tech page Lots of intersting information Parts information Parts Sources Parts Cross-references Rear Suspension Misc. Rear End / Differential Info. By: Michael D. Miles, PE 4/4 Corner Pulling the engine and transmission from a 4/4 Morgan 4/4: Sierra 5-speed Gearbox Conversion By: Tim Hurst in Australia Plus 4 Corner +4 Clutch info By: Bob Bowie in Maine Morgan UP-Grades for the Road By: Bob Nelson Replacing the Timing Cover Gasket By: Jerry Murphy and Don Sforza +4 VS Triumph Water Pumps By: Jerry Willburn, July 99 +4 Oil leak By: Fred Sission Plus 8 Corner +8 page +8 Alternator info. By: Chas Wasser Electronic ignition for 1971 +8 Return to SOL's Morgan Web home page Since June 1, 2009