Re: Re.Marcos on E-Bay
2001-10-31 by dave barton
Jeff, I got a hold of the owner , he said that he would take a count of the number of pages of the shop manual and let me know how much it would be. Dave #5511
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RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re.Marcos on E-Bay
2001-10-30 by Jeff Caraway
Anybody see that end of this auction? Did it get any bids? Did you have any luck at contacting the owner? Jeff Caraway #8052 1984 V6 GT ... From: dave barton
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: More Wiper motor/ gearing questions..... Please help!!!!
2001-10-29 by Jeff Caraway
Hi All, Just thought I d give everyone an update on my wiper mess. I spent a LOT of time this weekend, but it is finally fixed! I ended up taking out the
RE: [MarcosManiacs] I'm looking to buy a 1969 marcos in bad condition.
2001-10-29 by Spalding, Stephen (US - San Francisco)
New Member Welcome, as you already know Marcos sales are very limited (I ve been an owner since 1975) so I ve followed the Marcos market from ground zero. If
Brake master cylinder part numbers.
2001-10-29 by Lee Brinkley
... Don, My magazine listings give the following part numbers for the brake master cylinder fitted to all early Ford engined marcos coupes. Again this is
I'm looking to buy a 1969 marcos in bad condition.
2001-10-28 by indymike7@home.com
Hi, im a new member and i m trying to find a pritty beat up but driveable. I wan t to re-build a marcos and money is no prob. i have a 2000 marcos and this
Re: V6 Hydraulic clutch and Axles
2001-10-27 by Mark Saxby
Just a quick response before I nip off on holiday to Munich. I m afraid I don t have any information on ratios/axles based upon Ford part numbers. On the
Re: V6 Hydraulic clutch
2001-10-27 by Tad Todd
Hi all, White Post restorations also does resleeving. I believe they are an east coast firm, however. When I was going through this a couple of years ago, I
Re: V6 Hydraulic clutch
2001-10-27 by Mike Denman
Hi Don, If the parts are really that unique you might think about sending them to one of the firms that rebuilds the units by sleeveing the bores with brass
Re: V6 Hydraulic clutch
2001-10-26 by Don Lattimer
Thanks Lee, If you could find the time, a spreadsheet would be greatly appreciated! I find it hard to believe the master cylinder is unique to Marcos but
Re:Rear Axles U.K.
2001-10-26 by dave barton
Hey Group, Another inquiry about rear axle source........... The rear axle on my car has the # s...105E 4025B and 9J30 cast into the carrier housing. I have
Re: [MarcosManiacs] V6 Hydraulic clutch
2001-10-26 by Lee Brinkley
Don, I have trailed through some back issues of the Marcos club magazine No s 45 and 51. Both of these magazines cover brake and clutch components and I am
V6 Hydraulic clutch
2001-10-26 by Don Lattimer
My clutch master and slave cylinders are both leaking slightly and look to be a nice winter job. Anyone know what rebuild kits are required?? I have the
Re: Axles/Ford UK catalogues/Mark Saxby
2001-10-25 by Mike Denman
Hi Don, I don t know for sure but I bet that the British Ford people used the same rear end casting for all the ratios. (actually there are several castings
Re: Axles/Ford UK catalogues/Mark Saxby
2001-10-25 by Don Lattimer
Mark or anyone, The # on my rear axle is FoMoCo # 105E 4025B. On the opposite side (left hand side) are the numbers N12 and OE27. All 3 numbers are cast in
Re: Axles and suspension kits
2001-10-23 by Mark Saxby
Hi all, sorry I didn t respond sooner. Changing jobs - long story. Anyway, the pre-73 V6 cars had a CORTINA Mk2 GT axle (or ocassionally as Salisbury diff
RE: [MarcosManiacs] More Wiper motor/ gearing questions..... Please help!!!!
2001-10-23 by Spalding, Stephen (US - San Francisco)
Jeff I would test your motor out of the car with a direct attachment to a know power source. You can then check the Volts and Amps to see how the motor
Re: More Wiper motor/ gearing questions..... Please help!!!!
2001-10-23 by Bob Magnotti
Another point about British wiper systems is that the leadscrew that drives them usually only runs against half of the gear on the wiper post. Over the years
Re: More Wiper motor/ gearing questions..... Please help!!!!
2001-10-22 by Mike Denman
Hi Jeff, Ah, the fun of owning an exotic car! Under the category of when you hear hoof beats, don t think Zebras! To operate properly the wiper motor and
RE: [MarcosManiacs] More Wiper motor/ gearing questions..... Please help!!!!
2001-10-22 by Jeff Caraway
Hi Paul, Thanks for the suggestion, but I have oiled and lubed everything I can think of. Not only did I grease the motor gears before I put it in, but I
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: More Wiper motor/ gearing questions..... Please help!!!!
2001-10-22 by Jeff Caraway
Hi Bob, ... Come to think of it, I didn t see one of those on this motor either. If there is a park sensor on it, it isn t working because I also have to turn
RE: [MarcosManiacs] More Wiper motor/ gearing questions..... Plea se help!!!!
2001-10-22 by pauldransfield@iname.com
Jeff, I had a similar problem with the wipers on another vehicle which was cause by a lack of lubricant on the shafts to which the wipers attach. If the wipers
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: More Wiper motor/ gearing questions..... Please help!!!!
2001-10-22 by David Skora
Hello Bob Wake up!!!! We can t just go down to the local Marcos dealer now can we. SO get the puny little wiper motor in your marcos and try it. Capich Dave
Re: More Wiper motor/ gearing questions..... Please help!!!!
2001-10-22 by Bob Magnotti
Jeff, I have been looking for the correct wiper motor for my car also. I broke the park sensor mounting tab which means I have to manually turn the switch off
More Wiper motor/ gearing questions..... Please help!!!!
2001-10-22 by Jeff Caraway
Hi All, I finally got my replacement wiper motor in this weekend, but am not sure that it is quite right. It moves fairly slow and almost grinds to a halt on a
RE: [MarcosManiacs] 2 annual California Marcos meet
2001-10-22 by Jeff Caraway
Thanks for posting the pics Mike. Looks like you guys had a blast! I still can t believe that you actually got THREE Marcos (Marcii?) in one place! Also,
Bonnet Hinge photo for Mark Petrinovich
2001-10-22 by Mike Denman
Hi Marcos Maniacs, I have also posted a photo of a hinge point for Mark Petrinovich. Mark asked me to email him the photo but I don t have a current email
2 annual California Marcos meet
2001-10-22 by Mike Denman
Hi Marcos Maniacs, I just got back from a British car meet in San Juan Bautista, California. We had 3 Marcos cars in attendance. Mark Petrinovich from San
Re: Marcos on ebay!
2001-10-20 by Mike Denman
Because we are so good looking we deserve a neat car! ;) Mike Denman 1966 Marcos 1800 Chassis # 4079 ... the west ... attention. ...
SPRING RATES
2001-10-19 by dave barton
HEY, IF ANYBODY IS INTERESTED THE SPRING RATES FOR THE STEEL CHASSIS CARS ARE.........250LBS FRONT ,170LBS REAR,.........STILL NO CONCLUSION ON ORIGIN OF THE
Re.Marcos on E-Bay
2001-10-19 by dave barton
Hey Group, I have contacted the seller by e-mail I will let you know if I get any response. Cheers Dave #5511
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Marcos on ebay!
2001-10-19 by Jeff Caraway
Hey. did anyone notice the side markers on that car? I don t think I ve ever seen those on another. Also, what s up with the nose? It looks fairly different
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Marcos on ebay!
2001-10-19 by Jeff Caraway
It does sound like he has some interesting documentation! An owner s manual??? I didn t think these cars came with such a critter? And a service manual??? THAT
Re: Marcos on ebay!
2001-10-19 by Don Lattimer
Sure would like to get copies of all his documentation, etc. Instead of many of us contacting him, should we get just one person to request copies?? I d be
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Marcos on ebay!
2001-10-19 by Dan Orie
Does it seem that there is a higher concentration of Marcos cars on the west coast - in particular the northwest? Dano in Daytona 3M5463 Steel Chassis Essex V6
Marcos on ebay!
2001-10-19 by Jeff Caraway
Hi All, I just happened to run across this and thought it deserved some attention. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/ebayISAPI.dll?ViewItem
Spring Rates
2001-10-18 by dave barton
Hi Group, Does anyone know what the spring rates were for the coil-overs on the 1969 steel chassis GT s with the V4 motor and the Volvo 6. Dave # 5511
Rear Axle.
2001-10-18 by Paul Weidner
Remember I m refering to a 1984 Marcos, Can t answer about earlier cars. The build manual states that the rear axle is a shortened Capri axle and it gives
Re: Rear suspension
2001-10-18 by Paul Weidner
... A35. ... recommend) ... need. ... Mark, Are you familiar with the anti-bump steer conversion & the active handling packages offered by Rory? If so what s
Re: Fuse questions & Capri drivetrain info
2001-10-18 by Paul Weidner
... Build ... have an ... not. ... build ... hubs. ... the ... put 4 ... Heritage, ... Jeff, I m not sure what rear axle ratio I have but 4th is 4000 rpm @ 70
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Fuse questions & Capri drivetrain info
2001-10-17 by Jeff Caraway
Hey Paul, I joined the Capri list and was looking through the archives (specifically at your conversation). I had forgotten that we have almost the exact same
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re. Rear Axle
2001-10-17 by pauldransfield@iname.com
Dave, It s my understanding that the bushes are a standard size. I m pretty sure they were not made especially for Marcos. I d suggest you press one out and
Re. Rear Axle
2001-10-17 by dave barton
Hey Paul, All the bushings are shot ,I need to know the origin of the rear axle because I am considering a disc brake conversion I have come across in England
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Rear Axle
2001-10-17 by D. Paul Dransfield
Hey Dave, The rear axle of the early cars came from the Cortina. However, I think you re getting confused because we re discussing different bushes. Maybe you
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Rear Axle
2001-10-17 by David Skora
Dave Owing to the fact that this axle/diff. design went into lots of Brit and Euro cars. Don t worry about it. Its a Marcos rear axle. Dave.
Rear Axle
2001-10-17 by dave barton
Hi Group, I am soooo confused, is the rear axle out of a Cortina or out of a 3 litre Capri. Inquiring minds need to know. Dave #5511
Gear ratio calculator
2001-10-17 by Don Lattimer
Check out this site to calculate RPM, ratios,speed, tire size, etc. Works great!! http://www.prestage.com/carmath/calc_Gears.asp Don Lattimer #3M5759 Willits,
R.E. Rear suspension
2001-10-17 by dave barton
Hi Mark, Thanks for the website lead , however the four rods on my car run towards the rear of the car off the rear axle. Dave #5511
Re: Scale Model
2001-10-17 by Mike Denman
Hi Jenny, I got a LM 600 at ebay auctions.(it is a slot car approximately 6 inches long)Lots of choices(color schemes)from various individuals and dealers.
Scale Model
2001-10-17 by jennywren55@yahoo.com
Does anyone know how/where I can get hold of a Marcos scale model? Ideally an LM 400. Cheers, Jenny.