Comparing the clearance of a plus 8 to that of a Roadster requires the consideration that a plus 8 sump is steel, and will absorb a grounding shock much more readily than the cast alloy sump found on roadsters. The extra 3/4 inch provded by the Mulberry modified sump is further insurance against catastrophic grounding, though not a total protection. My previous plus 8 took some serious thumps that surely would have destroyed my roadster sump.
Gary K On Sat, Aug 4, 2012 at 12:12 PM, Richard Jones < richardjones.h...@btinternet.com> wrote: > 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 <andy.garl...@yahoo.com> > *To:* mogtalk2 <mogtalk2@listbox.com> > *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 <dgj13...@yahoo.co.uk> > *To:* mogtalk2 <mogtalk2@listbox.com> > *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/mogtalk2@listbox.com/ > Modify <https://www.listbox.com/member/?&;> Your Subscription > <http://www.listbox.com/> > **** > > View posts on The Mail Archive > http://www.mail-archive.com/mogtalk2@listbox.com/ > Modify <https://www.listbox.com/member/?&;> Your Subscription > <http://www.listbox.com/> > **** > > View posts on The Mail Archive > http://www.mail-archive.com/mogtalk2@listbox.com/ > Modify<https://www.listbox.com/member/?&;>Your Subscription > <http://www.listbox.com> > ------------------------------------------- View posts on The Mail Archive http://www.mail-archive.com/mogtalk2@listbox.com/ [http://www.mail-archive.com/mogtalk2@listbox.com/] Modify Your Subscription: https://www.listbox.com/member/?member_id=22459785&id_secret=22459785-4a39ddf8 Powered by Listbox: http://www.listbox.com
