Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: V6 motor mounts
2005-03-01 by Don Lattimer
Ash, I measure at 8 5/8 from back side of front upright to the front side of the motor mount. Knowing that each car was handbuilt, you can most likely assume
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Re: 1972 GT Coupe for Sale -Triumph Engine
2005-03-01 by last_triumph
Hi Guys, The Triumph engined cars are indeed based on 3 ltr Volvo s. My car is right hand drive, yellow, and has a black vynil interior. It has only covered
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: 1972 GT Coupe for Sale -Triumph Engine
2005-03-01 by pauldransfield@iname.com
Hal, From a features perspective, think of the Triumph 2.5 model as the 3 litre Volvo model with a different drivetrain. The interior of Andy s car also has a
Re: 1972 GT Coupe for Sale -Triumph Engine
2005-03-01 by citdrd
Hal, Thanks for the shipping info. If you can not view the Marcos TR6 photos, I can try to forward them to you as a MS Word file. Thanks to all for the
Re: 1972 GT Coupe for Sale -Triumph Engine
2005-03-01 by Paul Weidner
Hal, Remember that Garry does a lot of business in England & ships containers of parts AND cars to the states. I was just in contact with him & he is looking
Re: [MarcosManiacs] 1972 GT Coupe for Sale -Triumph Engine
2005-03-01 by Meggsief@aol.com
In a message dated 2/28/2005 2:31:31 PM Mountain Standard Time, last_triumph@yahoo.com writes: http://www.asrt76.dsl.pipex.com/ Andy, I can t seem to pull up
1972 GT Coupe for Sale -Triumph Engine
2005-02-28 by last_triumph
Hi Chaps, I know England is a long way away and the exchange rate is poor at the moment, but I guess you guys arn t exactly falling over used Marcos every day,
RE: SV: [MarcosManiacs] FIA papers
2005-02-28 by Andy&Alison Seward
There are two good reasons I can think of to prepare a car to FIA specifications regardless of whether it is competing in the USA or not: 1. The FIA spec
Re: Wiring
2005-02-28 by Ash
Hey John I ll have to check what I have for you, I had a new harness made for my car (a ford V6) but the guy seemed to have all the details to hand, I ve not
Re: V6 motor mounts
2005-02-28 by Ash
Hey Don, Good to hear from you, I was actually working on it this weekend and have now sucessfully removed both mounts from the wrong positions! I ve had two
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Marcos ground clearance and shipping
2005-02-28 by Garry Diver
Hi Dale, If you need any parts for your 3LTR I am the official Marcos parts guy for the US and Canada. Also I ship cars around the US. I will be going to
RE: SV: [MarcosManiacs] FIA papers
2005-02-28 by Garry Diver
Hi Mike, Are you planning to run in FIA events ? If you want to race in the US the FIA spec may not help as each club has its own rule set. If you can tell me
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Marcos ground clearance and shipping
2005-02-28 by pauldransfield@iname.com
Hi Dale, The ground clearance on the 3 litre Volvo Marcos should be around 4 - 4 1/2 , with the bottom of the clutch slave cylinder being the lowest point
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Marcos on Ebay sold - $16k
2005-02-28 by McLeod, Ronald
Yeah. Better check the agreed value on our insurance policies - just in case the worst happened. Regards . . . Ron McLeod Marcos Mantis P8/5858 ... From: Don
SV: [MarcosManiacs] FIA papers
2005-02-28 by Jan M. Larsen
Hi Mike, If you want to have FIA stamped papers, then you have to get it from a local organisation associated to FIA and you then have to pay about $80 for it.
FIA papers
2005-02-28 by Mike Denman
Does anyone know how to obtain FIA paperwork for a 1966 Marcos 1800 GT. I found a reference to it (Marcos 1800 GT) on the FIA web site, page 54 under GTS. The
Marcos on Ebay sold - $16k
2005-02-28 by Don Lattimer
Car sold for $16,102 USD. About 57 bids. Winner was eurocol . Sounds good for the value of our cars! Don
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Marcos ground clearance and shipping
2005-02-27 by Meggsief@aol.com
Dale, I shipped my 69 wood with a commercial shipper. Atlanta to Den. I had no problems but it did cost about 700.00 Hal #5353
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Wiring
2005-02-27 by John Carroll
Hello Ash, Thank you for the information, the wiring diagrams do not seem to be 1600 ford specific and therefore do not match the wiring on my car. I have a
Photo section FULL
2005-02-25 by Don Lattimer
Hi all, Our photo section is at the limit. I need to go thru it and remove some full size pics and also some repeats. I ve done this quite often and I m
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Marcos ground clearance and shipping
2005-02-25 by Don Lattimer
Dale, Come to think of it, Hayes would be the guy to talk to about transport. He ships them in and out from all over the world. Don ... From: citdrd To:
Re: Marcos ground clearance and shipping
2005-02-25 by citdrd
Don, Thanks for the fast reply and info. Yes, it has been a long time. I am still in Chicago, But the Marcos V6 is down in my garage in Coral Springs FL. It is
Re: Marcos ground clearance and shipping
2005-02-25 by Don Lattimer
Hey Dale, Long time, no hear! Do you still have the V6? Still in Chicago? Depending on the suspension settings, I would say ground clearance is anywhere from
V6 motor mounts
2005-02-25 by Don Lattimer
Ash, Have you solved your engine mounts yet? I ll be jacking up my car this weekend and can take some measurements if you d like. Don #3M5759
Marcos ground clearance and shipping
2005-02-25 by citdrd
Hello all, Does anyone know the ground clearance of a Volvo Marcos? Any experiences with shipping via a commercial transporter? I have a concern with ground
Re: Wiring
2005-02-25 by Ash
Hey guys, I created the original PDF s on Marks site (using the orginals from Don and others). Drop me an email with your address and I can pop them on CD for
sales brochures
2005-02-24 by Dave Barton
Hello All Got an e-mail from a one time Marcos dealer in Canada,he has factory sales brochures from early 90 s Mantulas as well as others Anyone interested
Re: [Marcos 1970 auto
2005-02-24 by Don Lattimer
Only 3 days left! Top bid is only $8000 USD!! Somebody grab this one. Don
Re: Betreff: [MarcosManiacs] Wiring
2005-02-24 by Don Lattimer
I also have hard copies and can send them to you if you d like. Don Lattimer #3m5759 ... From: Christian To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday,
Betreff: [MarcosManiacs] Wiring
2005-02-24 by Christian
Diagram for the old GT´s you will find in the Manual (PDF) on Mark Saxby´s homepage, it was in earlier days as well on the US Marcos website Marcos Maniacs
Wiring
2005-02-24 by bennywhiz
Hi All, Can any one tell me which wiring harness the early Marcos used (1968)and where can I find a diagram.
Information of Interest
2005-02-23 by Bob DeShane - Little Britain Motor Compa
I have new sales brochures for Marcos Mantula, Mini Marcos, and Martina circa 1992, 1993, 1994. I’ll sell for $5.00 each including postage. (I was formerly
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: [Marcos 1970 auto
2005-02-23 by Don Lattimer
Looks real nice! I wasn t aware of this one. If anyone contacts the owner, please get some details for the Registry. Also would like to know who it is sold
Re: [Marcos 1970 auto
2005-02-22 by Meggsief@aol.com
Hey guys, Check out the marcos on ebay automatic 1970 anyone know anything about the car? It is in Conn. My father in law loves my 69 and I could get some good
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Brakes
2005-02-17 by John Carroll
Garry, Do you have any experience fitting Wilwood calipers to the front of your Marcos? Also, do you have a parts for sale list made up? John... Garry Diver
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Brakes
2005-02-17 by Garry Diver
Larry, Good news, we finally tracked down someone here in the UK who will rebuild a clutch slave cylinder. I went ahead and ordered one and will bring it over
Re:Carbs
2005-02-14 by last_triumph
Hi, my 1971 2.5lt Triumph engined GT runs on its standard Stromberg CD-175 2SE s. The motor is stock and runs perfectly. No hesitation, no flat spots, no
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re:Carbs
2005-02-14 by pauldransfield@iname.com
Hi Hal, I m running triple side draft Solex 45s on my street 3 litre Volvo. They were very popular in Sweden with the guys who raced the 1800 and 3 litre Volvo
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re:Carbs
2005-02-14 by Garry Diver
Hal, If you plan to run a 1600, twin Weber 45 DCOE s should be the natural choice. This was the choice in period and will give you the greatest availability of
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re:Carbs
2005-02-14 by Meggsief@aol.com
I was wondering what everyone s opinion was on carbs. I have always had great luck with side draft delortos on my Alfas. As I am building my vintage racer I
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Visit from the UK
2005-02-12 by steinpom
I would love to meet with Chris when he comes to Vancouver. I am currently holidaying in India but will be home February 18th. Could you forward this message
Re: Visit from the UK
2005-02-12 by bennywhiz
... #3m5759 Hi Don, I don t know who Chris Jameson is, but he is more than welcome at my place as long as he likes Jags as well as Marcos! John..
Visit from the UK
2005-02-11 by Don Lattimer
Hi all, Chris Jameson is coming across the pond in April for a visit to Vancouver, BC. He would like to see some Marcos if possible. Anyone in the Vancouver,
Re: motor mounts etc.,
2005-02-08 by bennywhiz
... some time ... I am fitting a type 9 gearbox. Main problems are it is cable operated clutch and the starter is one the other side. I am doing this on a
Re: [MarcosManiacs] motor mounts etc.,
2005-02-07 by Garry Diver
Hi Again John, Which 5 speed are you fitting? I may be able to save you some time and money as I have also made that conversion. Garry Diver ... Hi John, I
Re: [MarcosManiacs] motor mounts etc.,
2005-02-06 by Garry Diver
Hi John, I have motor mounts in stock .If you e mail me a photo of yours I can replace them. There were a number of different ones used so I would like to be
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Looking for Ken
2005-02-06 by Garry Diver
OK Don
Len Drake's site
2005-02-05 by Don Lattimer
Nice pic of Len s 1969 3L on his website: http://www.drakesbritishmotors.com/keepers.htm Don
Re: motor mounts etc.,
2005-02-05 by bennywhiz
... section). He operates Marcos Parts USA. ... am ... through ... etc., Is ... of Service.
Re: [MarcosManiacs] motor mounts etc.,
2005-02-04 by Don Lattimer
Contact Garry Diver (he s on this message board, see members section). He operates Marcos Parts USA. Where are you located John?? Don Lattimer (Moderator)