cease to appear, hold the pedal firmly
down and securely tighten the bleeder
nipple.
Note: Depending upon the position at
which a pipe joint has been
uncoupled it will be necessary to
bleed the system at either both front
or both rear wheels. If the pipe was
uncoupled at the master cylinder then
the system must be bled at all four
wheels.
Propshaft
The propshaft is provided with two
grease nipples, one in the front and
one in the rear. These should be
greased at every service. They should
be examined more regularly in
adverse conditions such as dusty
roads.
Warning: Never work near a moving
propshaft or one which could move.
Caution: If the vehicle is to be towed
with the rear wheels in contact with
the road and the engine not running,
the propshaft should be disconnected.
The oil pump in the gearbox is engine
driven and damage may result.
Fuel Filler and Lines
At every service the lock (where
fitted); the catch; and the hinge should
be oiled. The filler hose and clips must
be checked for damage and security
of fitting
While checking the filler hose,
examine the tank sender unit for seal,
tightness and good electrical
connections. Pay particular attention
to the earth connection.
Warning: Petroleum spirit is highly
inflammable. Never work near the fuel
system with any heat source. The
vapour is as dangerous as the liquid.
Avoid sparks or any action which may
ignite the vapour.
Fuel Lines
At every service the fuel lines must be
checked for leaks or damage. Any
repairs are best carried out by your
Agent or a qualified mechanic.
Damaged fuel lines are best replaced.
Warning: Never use a vehicle with
petrol leaks. Have the vehicle
examined by a qualified person before
any attempt to start the vehicle or use
the electrical equipment.
Electrical Equipment
Warning: Never make alterations, add
equipment or change specifications or
electrical equipment. This may cause
wiring faults or over-heating and
result in fire. If you wish equipment to
be added, consult a qualified auto
electrician or your Morgan dealer.
Never change the rating of the fuse to
cure a fault, always have the true
problem detected by a qualified
person.
Do not modify the ignition circuits or
fit any form of ignition cut-out system.
This may damage the system and
cause high voltage discharge.
Battery
The battery is located under the
bonnet on the right hand side on top
of the bulk head. The battery fitted to
the plus 8 is a special gel type battery,
so it contains no fluid acid and
requires no maintenance. At each
service the terminals should be
checked for tightness and re-coated
with petroleum jelly to protect from
corrosion. The retaining bolts for the
battery should also be checked at the
same time.
If the vehicle is to be used
infrequently, it is vitally important that
the battery is maintained correctly.
The battery fitted to this car will
discharge due to the (loads) caused by
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Routine Maintenance
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