Re: Overdrive switch
2002-01-03 by mark_saxby
Dan, Where is the overdrive switch now? On my car, it s a DASH rocker switch. Others I have seen have a little switch on the gearlever. I ve always fancied
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Re: Overdrive switch
2002-01-03 by gtcoastie
Dano, That is the exact modification I made to my Marcos. It was an easy wiring job and made the o/d much more accessible. The steering wheel collar assembly
Overdrive switch
2002-01-03 by Dan Orie
The overdrive switch location seems a tad strange and an afterthought. I wonder if the essex equipped Fords, TVR s etc. had the switch there also? What I am
Re: Wheels and unsprung weight and some boring math
2002-01-03 by marcos18001966
Hi Don, Yes the diameters of the new tires are a little different from the old tires. The shorter rear tires have put my acceleration back into the warp
Volvo 3 litre pics
2002-01-02 by mcaqmd
Found this Italian site with 3 pics of Volvo 3 litre. Engine looks original with overflow tank? etc. Scroll down to Marcos pics after getting to this page:
Re: Wheels and unsprung weight and some boring math
2002-01-02 by mcaqmd
The original tires in the rear were ... (185/60/13 ... Mike, The 205/60/13 tires have a diameter of 22.7 vs. the 185/60/13 diameter of 21.7 . Am I wrong or
Volvo 3 litre restoration
2002-01-02 by mcaqmd
Hi folks, Found this site while surfing and thought maybe some of you hadn t seen it. Nice article and pics.
Re: Rear Axle Gearing
2002-01-02 by mcaqmd
... grid ... whiny ... the ... Mark, I was under the impression that all v6 Ford equipped cars had OD. I have a 71 with the Essex V6, 4 speed, and OD.
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Rear Axle Gearing
2002-01-02 by MABeaumont@aol.com
Thanks, Paul. Having inadequated details, I had assumed that the Volvo was also a V6, but of course that doesn t make sense as I recall now that the V6 Ford
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Rear Axle Gearing
2002-01-02 by pauldransfield@iname.com
Hi Mark, I m hope you really mean you re contemplating the Volvo in-line 6 Marcos because if it has a V6, then someone has messed with it royally. The standard
Happy New Year To All! & Marcos Racing
2002-01-02 by hharris07
Hello and Happy New Year to all of the Marcos Maniacs! It s starting out to be an exciting year for Marcos enthusiasts; I received a phone call last week from
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Rear Axle Gearing
2002-01-01 by markwoof92@aol.com
Welcome Mark and a happy new year to all. My 71 Volvo powered car does wind up pretty quickly too.I have been told that the origenal rear end is a 3.90 or
Rear Axle Gearing
2002-01-01 by darkmoment
Hello from a newbie to this forum. Happy New Year to all. I m looking at buying a 70 Volvo V6 here in the US where I currently reside. I ve previously owned
Christmas
2001-12-25 by marcos18001966
Merry Christmas to all the Marcos Owners everywhere! I wish you the very best in the coming New Year. Drive safely. Best regards, Mike Denman 1966 Marcos
Wheels and unsprung weight and some boring math
2001-12-25 by marcos18001966
Hi Maniacs, Some recent postings were discussing the various choices between wire wheels,aluminum wheels, various diameter wheels and tires. While I certainly
Merry Christmas!!!
2001-12-24 by Jeff Caraway
Merry Christmas and happy Marcosing to everyone! Jeff #8052 1984 V6 GT
Essex V6 Article
2001-12-21 by marcos18001966
Hi Maniacs, The latest issue (Jan. 2002) of Practical Classics has an article on rebuilding the Essex V6 which should be of interest to those of you that have
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Bumpers
2001-12-20 by pauldransfield@iname.com
Dan, I m pretty sure you can get them through Rory McMath at Marcos Heritage Spares in England. Regards, Paul Dransfield 3 litre Volvo ... From: Dan Orie
Bumpers
2001-12-20 by Dan Orie
Does anyone have a source for front and rear bumpers? I m not overly fond of the bumper look, but if I do go the originality route, I ll need to replace both
RE: [MarcosManiacs] small tank in cooling system
2001-12-19 by Ronald McLeod
Dave has got it right. The Mantis has the same sort of separate header tank which serves as the high point for the system. The top of the rad is noticeably
Re: The Saint???
2001-12-19 by dbarton62
Hey Jeff, The Saint is on nightly on Deja Vu and Mystery channel up here in Canada on satellite at 8&9 P.M. Dave #5577 --- In ... that ...
RE: [MarcosManiacs] small tank in cooling system
2001-12-19 by McCubbin, David
I just ried and couldn t get it to run either. I suggest you get in touch with Dave and see if he can clarify. I not that the program makes reference to being
RE: [MarcosManiacs] small tank in cooling system
2001-12-19 by pauldransfield@iname.com
Dave, I tried executing the JETTING program from Dave Andrew s website but it doesn t appear to be working properly. I m running Windows 2000. Should it be run
The Saint???
2001-12-19 by Jeff Caraway
Hi Dave, When and where does this show air? I haven t seen it. Jeff #8052 1984 V6 GT ... From: dbarton62 [mailto:dbarton62@yahoo.ca] Sent: Wednesday, December
RE: [MarcosManiacs] small tank in cooling system
2001-12-19 by McCubbin, David
Hi Paul: Not a problem. I ve been sitting on this stuff for some time - came across it through various mail groups etc. To all: I suggest that you download or
RE: [MarcosManiacs] small tank in cooling system
2001-12-19 by pauldransfield@iname.com
Hi Dave, I must say that the link to Dave Andrews site provides one of the best write-ups on engine tuning I ve ever come across. I ve be looking for just this
Re: What radiator??
2001-12-19 by dbarton62
Hey Group, Thanks for the input .....I am going to have an aluminum rad built for the car and the sizes and descriptions have been very helpful.......... On a
RE: [MarcosManiacs] small tank in cooling system
2001-12-19 by McCubbin, David
I took the opportunity to look to see if I had any more info on this topic but no luck. I am however attaching a seies of links to technical articles/sites
RE: [MarcosManiacs] small tank in cooling system
2001-12-19 by pauldransfield@iname.com
Dave, Actually the tank is at the same level as the top of the radiator but the slope of the hood doesn t allow sufficient space for the pressure cap to be
RE: [MarcosManiacs] small tank in cooling system
2001-12-19 by McCubbin, David
I I believe the small tank is known as a header tank. It s purpose is to provide a high point in the system for fillling the cooling system and allowing air to
RE: [MarcosManiacs] What radiator??
2001-12-19 by pauldransfield@iname.com
Hi Dave, Mark has given a good description of the radiator fitted to the 3 litre Volvos, though mine is slightly different. What else is new? Mine doesn t have
Re: [MarcosManiacs] What radiator??
2001-12-18 by markwoof92@aol.com
Hi Dave ; On my 3liter Volvo the radiator sits just foreward of the most forward lateral frame members ,it is about 22 wide ,19.75 high 2.75 thick with two
What radiator??
2001-12-18 by dbarton62
Hey Group , On the subject of rads , my car did not have a rad when I bought it... what did the straight 6 Volvo s and V6 Fords use for a rad. It will give me
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Radiator overflow bottle
2001-12-18 by David Skora
Don my car never came with an overflow tank. Just a MGB size radiator for the 1500 engine. Dave (5006)
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Radiator overflow bottle
2001-12-18 by pauldransfield@iname.com
Don, On my car there is a small tank, where the pressure cap fits, between the engine and the radiator but it s never been fitted with an overflow bottle, just
Radiator overflow bottle
2001-12-18 by mcaqmd
Hi all, Does anyone know what make/model of car the original radiator overflow bottle came from?? Mine is missing and I d like to find something close to
Tire/Wheel sizes, etc
2001-12-18 by mcaqmd
Hi all, I did a lot of looking before recently buying tires. I use the car for traveling to shows, races, etc. It is used basically for touring and maybe an
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Mike's new mags
2001-12-18 by pauldransfield@iname.com
Hi Mike, Thanks for the feedback. Do you have any info on the offset specs for 14 rims for the Marcos or do you know how to calculate what it should be? Also,
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: V8 Marcos #5577
2001-12-18 by Jeff Caraway
Hi Dave, Please be sure to forward me your restoration diary as well. I would love to put it on the Marcos Maniacs web-site. In fact I have already been
Re: V8 Marcos #5577
2001-12-17 by dbarton62
Hey Group, Paul you are right about the screws being frozen ,I was able to break them loose by using an impact driver .........I only actually broke 2 screws
Re: Mike's new mags
2001-12-17 by marcos18001966
Hi Paul, Some thoughts about tires. Tires that are more than 3 (?) years old start to get hard an provide less traction and grip. In addition, modern tires
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: V8 Marcos #5577
2001-12-17 by pauldransfield@iname.com
Hi Dave, My BIG lost something in the translation. I sent it in a 72 point type size. I don t recall the total number of self tapping screws that are used to
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: V8 Marcos #5577
2001-12-17 by David Skora
HOW Big? BIG or BBBBBIG
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: V8 Marcos #5577
2001-12-17 by pauldransfield@iname.com
BIG Paul Dransfield 3 litre Volvo So, how big of a job is it to take the body off of the frame? Dan Given most of the cars are 30+ yrs many may need
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Mike's new mags
2001-12-17 by pauldransfield@iname.com
Mike, You ve provided an interesting paper on the various options open to you regarding the rims you wish to install on your car. But what about the tire size?
Re: V8 Marcos #5577
2001-12-17 by siata13
So, how big of a job is it to take the body off of the frame? Dan Given most of the cars are 30+ yrs many may need the frame off cure some day and
Re: The saga has ended!
2001-12-17 by marcos18001966
Hi Don and Marcos Maniacs, I have been thinking about switching to Panasports for a couple of years. A conversation I had with Dave Methley in England
Re: The saga has ended!
2001-12-17 by mcaqmd
Mike, Car looks great! Why the switch to Panasports?? Are you going with 13 or 14 or are you keeping the 13 on the front and 14 on the rear? What are you
The saga has ended!
2001-12-16 by marcos18001966
Hi Maniacs, Today I posted two more pictures in the Mike Denman s project album. These pictures are the last of the series documenting the repair of the rear
RE: [MarcosManiacs] V8 Marcos #5577
2001-12-11 by Spalding, Stephen (US - San Francisco)
Dave Great progress, Thanks for giving 5577 a new lease on life! I love the photos, but would like to hear more! Given most of the cars are 30+ yrs many may