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Morgan Owner’s Handbook
Operating Instructions
Operating
instructions
INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Speedometer
The electronic speedometer indicates
the vehicle speed when in motion.
The distance recorder indicates both
total mileage and trip mileage on the
same screen. To change from total
mileage to trip, press the button at the
base of the instrument. A small ‘t’ will
appear at the front of the display
when in trip mode. To zero the trip,
hold the same button down for a few
seconds. This can be done when
either display is showing.
Oil Pressure Gauge
This indicates the engine oil pressure
when the car is running. The normal
oil pressure should be between 1.8 - 4
Bar at, at 2400 rpm when the engine
is warm. At idle speed the pressure
will fall, but should still register. If no
pressure registers when the vehicle is
started, check engine oil level. If this is
correct, consult your Morgan Dealer
immediately.
Caution: Do not run an engine with
low or no oil pressure. Have it
checked!
Voltmeter
This instrument indicates the condition
of the battery on a voltmeter principle.
A reading above the 15 volts which
continues after 10 minutes running is
too high and should be investigated.
A reading below 12 volts indicates the
battery charging system requires
attention. To avoid battery discharge,
switch off unnecessary electrical
equipment when stationary.
Water Temperature Gauge
This is electrically operated, acting
only when the ignition is switched on.
The normal reading, when running on
the road, should be between 80 and
115°C. The temperature will change
when driving conditions vary.
Fuel Gauge
Operates only when the ignition is on,
the tank capacity is 12.5 gallons (56
litres).
Caution: The gauge is a guide to fuel
level and is affected by the angle of
the vehicle. It is advisable to avoid
running out of fuel often, as this may
damage the fuel pump.
Revolution Counter
Shows engine speed in revolutions per
minutes and is calibrated in divisions
of 100. It is of the electric impulse
type. The engine safe maximum is
5750rpm:
Caution: Never allow the engine speed
to exceed this speed.
WARNING LIGHT UNIT
(Placed centrally .behind steering
wheel):
(1) Direction Indicator
Monitor
The left-hand indicator glows green
when the steering column
combination switch is moved to signal
left-hand turn; the right-hand indicator
operates for a right-hand turn.
(2) Ignition Warning Light
(red)
This serves the dual purpose of
reminding the driver to switch off the
ignition before leaving the vehicle and
of acting as a no-charge indicator.
With the ignition switch ‘on’, the
warning light should be illuminated
only when the engine is stopped or
turning over very slowly. As the
engine accelerates the light should
dim and eventually go out at a fairly
low engine speed. Failure of the light
to behave in this fashion will indicate
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