Target Market:
Owners and restorers of vintage Morgan Four/4 and Plus/4 models from 1936-1968.
Uniqueness:
As a factory workshop manual, it offers official procedures and specifications, often more detailed than aftermarket publications for this era.
Comprehensiveness:
Marketed as the 'most comprehensive' manual available, covering a wide range of models and engines.
Usability:
Designed for ease of use with step-by-step instructions and bookmarked navigation.
Restoration Guidance:
Specifically noted as beneficial for restoration projects.
Models Covered:
Morgan Four/4 Series I, Morgan Four/4 Series II, Morgan Four/4 Series IV, Morgan Four/4 Series V, Morgan Plus/4
Production Years Covered:
1936-1968
Engine Variants Covered:
Coventry Climax, Standard Ten OHV, Ford 100E, Ford 105E, Ford 109E, Ford 118E, Ford 1600, Ford 1600 GT, Triumph TR2, Triumph TR3, Triumph TR4, Triumph TR4A
Estimated Page Count:
Detailed page count not specified, but described as 'most comprehensive'.
Type:
Factory Workshop Manual
Content Focus:
Service and Repair Manual.
Digital Format:
PDF (requires Adobe Reader)
Navigation:
Fully bookmarked for easy navigation
Engine Systems:
Coventry Climax, Standard Ten OHV, Ford (100E, 105E, 109E, 118E, 1600, 1600 GT), Triumph (TR2, TR3, TR4, TR4A) - including general engine overhaul, tuning, and troubleshooting.
Fuel And Ignition:
Carburetters, Fuel Systems, Ignition System
Cooling And Exhaust:
Cooling System
Drivetrain:
Clutch, Gearbox, Propeller Shaft, Rear Axle
Suspension And Steering:
Front Suspension, Rear Suspension, Steering System
Braking System:
Braking System
Electrical System:
Electrical System
General Maintenance:
Step-by-step instructions for maintenance, repair, and restoration.
Diagnostics:
Troubleshooting guidance for various systems.
Overhaul And Rebuild:
Implied comprehensive coverage for major component overhauls (e.g., engines, gearboxes) suitable for restoration.
Carburetor Tuning:
Detailed instructions for tuning and synchronizing various carburettor types (e.g., SU H, HS, HD; Zenith Stromberg) are expected.
Ignition Timing:
Procedures for setting ignition timing, replacing distributors, coils, and points for different ignition systems (e.g., Lucas, Delco-Remy).
Brake Adjustment And Overhaul:
Guidance on adjusting drum brakes, bleeding hydraulic systems, and overhauling brake cylinders and slave cylinders.
Suspension Overhaul:
Instructions for servicing kingpins, bushes, shock absorbers (lever arm type likely common), and front end geometry adjustments.
Level Of Detail:
Comprehensive, suitable for both home mechanics and professional technicians.
Target Audience:
Enthusiast owners, DIY mechanics, professional repair shops specializing in vintage vehicles.
Electrical Diagrams:
Expected to include wiring diagrams for the electrical systems covering lighting, ignition, starting, and charging circuits.
Torque Specifications:
Likely provides torque settings for critical fasteners (e.g., cylinder head bolts, wheel nuts, suspension components) where applicable.
Readability Requirements:
Adobe Reader (free download)
Searchability:
PDF format with bookmarking implies good navigability, but full text searchability depends on OCR quality if it's a scanned document.
Digital Distribution:
Sold as a digital download.
Print Suitability:
Likely printable due to digital format, though print quality depends on source and printer.
Binding:
Not applicable to digital PDF format.
Paper Quality:
Not applicable to digital PDF format.
Engine Types Supported:
Coventry Climax, Standard Ten OHV, Ford (various displacements and types), Triumph (various displacements and types).
Engine Identification Notes:
The manual's value lies in differentiating between the various Ford and Triumph engines used during this long production run.
Performance Details:
Manual likely contains specifications such as horsepower, torque, and tuning procedures for each engine variant, though specific figures are not listed in the product description.
Fuel System Components:
Carburetters (likely various models like SU, Zenith, Solex depending on engine), fuel pumps, fuel lines, fuel tanks.
Engine Displacements Implied:
Ranges from small 1.0-1.6 liter engines (e.g., Ford 100E, Triumph TR2/3) to potentially slightly larger variants (e.g., Ford 1600 GT).
Gearbox Types Covered:
Likely covers manual transmissions common in British cars of the era, potentially including Moss, ENV, or Ford-derived gearboxes.
Clutch Types Covered:
Covers clutch operation and maintenance, likely single dry plate type.
Drivetrain Components:
Propeller Shaft, Rear Axle (details on differential types likely included).
Safety Standards Era:
Safety features and standards of the 1936-1968 era, which were less stringent than modern vehicles.
Braking System Details:
Covers hydraulic drum brakes for most of this period, potentially transitioning to front discs in later models.
Body Construction:
Body Work section will detail construction, likely traditional steel or aluminum panels on a wooden frame chassis (Morgan ladder chassis).
Typical Service Intervals:
Manual likely provides recommended intervals for oil changes, lubrication, tuning, and inspections, often based on mileage or time (e.g., 3,000-5,000 miles or annual checks).
Engine Oil Recommendations:
Likely specifies SAE viscosity grades for engine oil (e.g., SAE 20W-50, 20W-30) and potentially oil filter part numbers for various engines.
Gearbox Oil Recommendations:
Recommends appropriate gear oil grades (e.g., GL-4, GL-5) for the manual transmissions.
Brake Fluid Recommendations:
Specifies brake fluid type (e.g., DOT 3 or DOT 4, though older systems might use mineral oil for some components).
Common Wear Items:
Manual would cover maintenance of common wear items such as ignition points, spark plugs, carburettor jets, clutch friction plates, and suspension bushings.
Lubrication Points:
Details grease points and chassis lubrication schedules, crucial for vehicles with traditional frames and suspensions.
Morgan Legacy:
Morgan Motor Company is renowned for its traditional coachbuilding methods and sporty, lightweight cars.
Four Four Development:
The Four/4 was Morgan's first four-wheeled car, evolving through various series with different engines and styling cues.
Plus Four Development:
The Plus/4 offered a more powerful engine than the standard Four/4, often using larger displacement engines.
Production Era:
Spans a significant period of automotive development, from pre-war designs to the late 1960s.