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Re: engine alternatives

2007-09-14 by lxado63

Hi Don:
My marcos is already on your registry- just with a new owner. Its 
#3V5688, 1970 3L convertible, and it now resides in Miami Beach FL.
Regards,
Rob Moehring


--- In MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com, "Don Lattimer" 
<donlattimer@...> wrote:
>
> I assume from your post that the car is in the US ?  If so, where 
are 
> you located and what is the serial #?  I'll add you to the North 
> American Marcos Registry.
> 
> Don (Moderator)
> #3M5759
> 
> --- In MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com, "lxado63" <lxado63@> wrote:
> >
> > I recently purchased a 1970 marcos 3 ltr steel chassis which is 
in 
> > need of some mechanical TLC.  It runs, but very roughly.  My 
> > preliminary research indicates that it may cost as much to 
> > restore/rebuild the volvo unit as it would to update/swap in a 
newer 
> > engine.  Has anyone in the US put a newer engine/drivetrain into 
> their 
> > marcos with success and could offer advice?  What US spec engines 
> fit 
> > the marcos chassis? Advice/Info is greatly appreciated.
> >
>

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