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#Post#: 556--------------------------------------------------
Re: Morgan F build
By: ChrisS Date: April 24, 2019, 2:50 pm
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It's looking good Chris, are you getting any sleep?
#Post#: 560--------------------------------------------------
Re: Morgan F build
By: chrisenamels Date: April 25, 2019, 5:45 am
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Actually, I'd estimate the actual build has taken less than 40
hours so far. Day off today though, just got back from taking
the van in for repair (under warranty), and it's Mam's 96th
birthday, so the rest of the day is for her.
#Post#: 562--------------------------------------------------
Re: Morgan F build
By: Ukrobotman Date: April 25, 2019, 12:11 pm
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Happy birthday to your Nan. is her birthday present a ride in
the new mini Morgan ?
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Re: Morgan F build
By: chrisenamels Date: April 26, 2019, 2:25 am
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Mam, not Nan, a generation difference there, I've passed on your
birthday wishes. No she's had various presents and treats, but a
ride in the Morgan isn't on the cards, she might get in but
getting out would need a hoist.
I've been keeping my build quiet from Wyn next door, as I wanted
to do everything myself. Let the cat out of the bag Tuesday as I
wanted to buy a stacking chair off him to make a seat. A group
of us were discussing it after a meeting at Bethlehem Hall, and
he commented "we all need to build one, then we can race them".
I had a feeling Wyn would want to build one, the bonus is he's a
farmer with some fields, including one that's flat (in Welsh
terms), and level (again in Welsh terms), possibly a future
venue (when it hasn't got sheep in it).
#Post#: 567--------------------------------------------------
Re: Morgan F build
By: chrisenamels Date: April 28, 2019, 4:40 pm
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The weekend's progress means the steering is sorted, just the
pedal set to do, and handbrake to fit, then it's time for a test
drive.
#Post#: 606--------------------------------------------------
Re: Morgan F build
By: chrisenamels Date: May 3, 2019, 2:17 pm
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Well after a couple of mods I took it round the paddock for a
test, it does NOT like uphill on long wet grass, hopefully not
too much damage done to the drive belt. I think there'll be some
tweaks at Stretton, probably alterations to the steering ratio
for starters.
It does fit in the van with the front wheels off, JUST!! :o
#Post#: 675--------------------------------------------------
Re: Morgan F build
By: chrisenamels Date: May 9, 2019, 6:25 am
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Right, conclusions from Stretton:
The front end is too soft, resulting in the springs both taking
a set, and coil binding under cornering.Cure, change to 30mm
diameter springs, and cut them 1 inch longer than neded.
Hopefully the pre load will negate any set they may take in use,
I can always shorten them if needs be.
The steering was binding, wheel is off centre, and bearings too
long. So I'll realign the shaft, counterbore the bottom bearing
to reduce the bearing width to about 10mm, and use a conecut
from the back of the top bearing to achive the same result.
The pedals are too far back. Now that I can see the geometry I
can move them further apart to miss the pitman, and extend them
horizontally to move them forward, without obstructing the
steering.
Not enough lock. Having freed off the steering, the avaiable
lock has increased quite a bit, if it's still not enough I've
got two holes in the steering arms closer to the slider.
So all I need to do when I get home is find a bit of privately
owned tarmac I can use for testing.
#Post#: 679--------------------------------------------------
Re: Morgan F build
By: chrisenamels Date: May 9, 2019, 8:04 am
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Should have posted a bit about performance, a bit limited due to
the handling problems, but still got 22mph on less than half
throttle.
No need for any extra power, though I'll still change the
exhaust, for practical reasons, I can then get rid of the bulky
monster that's fitted at the moment. That'll make fitting the
bodywork easier, and hopefully allow me to keep the back end
minus body under 550mm. If I can it means the kart will go in
the van even after the camper conversion is complete.
So I'll still be able to tow the caravan, or attend events
without towing a trailer. Of course that also means when the
double deck trailer is finished I'll have the capacity for 3
karts!
#Post#: 681--------------------------------------------------
Re: Morgan F build
By: RhysN Date: May 10, 2019, 2:09 am
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I think it's really great that you are giving feedback from what
you have found Chris.
#Post#: 682--------------------------------------------------
Re: Morgan F build
By: chrisenamels Date: May 10, 2019, 2:39 am
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As far as I'm concerned Rhys, analysing what didn't work
properly is an important part of the build journal, along with
the solutions. That way anyone else who decides to take the same
route as me can avoid the pitfalls. I've decided to reduce the
camber on both sides, so as to reduce the tuck under shown in
Bill's photo, should also reduce the likelihood of getting up on
two wheels again.
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