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Morgan and Vesconite
Dear Mr R

I believe that you may have written the section copied below

We are the manufacturers of Vesconite and are interested to learn of your experiences since this was written

Thank you

Dr J-P Leger

Chief Executive Officer

[edit]Front Suspension
Some of us Morgan Owners have been experimenting with the Front Suspension for several years. Briefly this is what we have found:
 * 1) The "Oiler" is not effective. Many of us have either removed it or merely just do not use it.
 * 2) It seems to be the Lower Bush that wears. At least that is my experience after removing many stub axles. Dirt and Grit enters from the bottom and grinds the bush/King Pin. Many of us have fabricated a "Gaiter" out of leather or rubber to protect this area. Further Oil Seals installed in either end of the stub axle to help keep the grease in and the dirt/grit out.
 * 3) Bush Material
 * Bronze - Tried and true - must be greased often and with mild steel king pins lasts about 20,000 miles. With Chrome King pins bronze will last much longer. Some say 100,000 miles.
 * Devol - A plastic bush material that MMC used for a bit. Must be greased often. MMC had a problem with squeaking and seizing. Seems this material absorbs a bit of moisture. However; I have a set installed on my +4 and they have worked OK for me.
 * Vesconite - Bearing material used in the South African Mining Industry as well as Marine applications. Vesconite Hi Lube is self lubricating. However; There is a lack of experience with this material to make too many claims. One Morgan Owner has been across Canada twice with Vesconite Bushes, well over 20,000 miles. As they are self lubricating my goal is to grease on assembly and then once a year at maintenance time. I have two Morgans with this material and so far so good. My goal is to not have to grease so often. I may get a benefit of them lasting much longer than bronze. Jury still out on this.


 * 1) King Pin Material
 * Mild Steel - Rusts on the bottom and turns into a file destroying the bush.
 * Stainless Steel - There are different grades of stainless - Personally I have no experience with stainless but would not use it.
 * Chrome Hydraulic Rod - Probably the cheapest to buy and seems OK. Chrome Pins are the best solution from my experience
 * Hardend Chrome King pins made from Mild steel pins - Expensive but gives a thicker chrome surface. Must be done by a machine shop that has this capability.

Morgan and Vesconite
Dear Mr R

I believe that you may have written the section copied below

We are the manufacturers of Vesconite and are interested to learn of your experiences since this was written

Thank you

Dr J-P Leger

Chief Executive Officer

[edit]Front Suspension
Some of us Morgan Owners have been experimenting with the Front Suspension for several years. Briefly this is what we have found:
 * 1) The "Oiler" is not effective. Many of us have either removed it or merely just do not use it.
 * 2) It seems to be the Lower Bush that wears. At least that is my experience after removing many stub axles. Dirt and Grit enters from the bottom and grinds the bush/King Pin. Many of us have fabricated a "Gaiter" out of leather or rubber to protect this area. Further Oil Seals installed in either end of the stub axle to help keep the grease in and the dirt/grit out.
 * 3) Bush Material
 * Bronze - Tried and true - must be greased often and with mild steel king pins lasts about 20,000 miles. With Chrome King pins bronze will last much longer. Some say 100,000 miles.
 * Devol - A plastic bush material that MMC used for a bit. Must be greased often. MMC had a problem with squeaking and seizing. Seems this material absorbs a bit of moisture. However; I have a set installed on my +4 and they have worked OK for me.
 * Vesconite - Bearing material used in the South African Mining Industry as well as Marine applications. Vesconite Hi Lube is self lubricating. However; There is a lack of experience with this material to make too many claims. One Morgan Owner has been across Canada twice with Vesconite Bushes, well over 20,000 miles. As they are self lubricating my goal is to grease on assembly and then once a year at maintenance time. I have two Morgans with this material and so far so good. My goal is to not have to grease so often. I may get a benefit of them lasting much longer than bronze. Jury still out on this.


 * 1) King Pin Material
 * Mild Steel - Rusts on the bottom and turns into a file destroying the bush.
 * Stainless Steel - There are different grades of stainless - Personally I have no experience with stainless but would not use it.
 * Chrome Hydraulic Rod - Probably the cheapest to buy and seems OK. Chrome Pins are the best solution from my experience
 * Hardend Chrome King pins made from Mild steel pins - Expensive but gives a thicker chrome surface. Must be done by a machine shop that has this capability.