RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Differential gears 1969 Marcos 3L V6
2004-02-04 by larry meadows
Paul, I did seach the U.S. for over a year and only found one M410, but they thought it was GOLD, so I opted to go to Rory at Heritage in England and he
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RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Differential gears 1969 Marcos 3L V6
2004-02-04 by pauldransfield@iname.com
Well, well, well Larry. That s great news. There was I, figuring you d have to scour the country looking for one. Depending on how long it s been sitting
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Differential gears 1969 Marcos 3L V6
2004-02-04 by larry meadows
Garry, Installed from the rear. Larry ... Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free web site building tool. Try it!
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Differential gears 1969 Marcos 3L V6
2004-02-04 by Garry Diver
Larry, Does it have a remoeable banjo or is the CWP installed from the rear? Garry ... _________________________________________________________________ Scope
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Differential gears 1969 Marcos 3L V6
2004-02-04 by patemery@sympatico.ca
Don! I was under the impression (false maybe)that the proper way to fit wheels to a car was to have the wheel rest on the center boss of the axle or hub, and
North American Marcos Registry
2004-02-04 by Don Lattimer
I m updating the registry so if you are in North America and aren t on the list, please let me know. The file is a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet. If you need a
Volvo 3L gearbox ratios
2004-02-04 by Don Lattimer
For the curious, the ratios for the Volvo I6 manual gearbox are: 1st-3.14:1, 2nd-1.97:1, 3rd-1.34:1, 4th-1.00:1. Rear axle ratio 3.2:1 Using Pat s formulas:
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Rear end ratios
2004-02-04 by Don Lattimer
Pat, Thank you! Makes it easy to grasp. My gearbox ratios are the same as yours although I have a Corsair rear end which is of the banjo type and is
Re: RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Differential gears 1969 Marcos 3L V6
2004-02-04 by larry meadows
Thanks Garry, It is a salisbury. Larry ... Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free web site building tool. Try it!
Re: RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Differential gears 1969 Marcos 3L V6
2004-02-03 by patemery@sympatico.ca
Larry! The Salisbury unit has a bolted inspection cover as viewed from the back of the car. The internals come out through the back. The other type is called
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Rear end ratios
2004-02-03 by patemery@sympatico.ca
Dear Don! My Marcos 3L V6 has the Salisbury rear axle with 3.58:1 gear ratio. The transmission is a four (4) speed unit with overdrive in third and fourth. The
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Differential gears 1969 Marcos 3L V6
2004-02-03 by larry meadows
Garry, I think it is a salisbury but don t know how to identify what it is. Larry ... Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free web site building tool. Try it!
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Differential gears 1969 Marcos 3L V6
2004-02-03 by larry meadows
Garry and Paul, Thanks for the information. I just received a M410 with overdrive so I guess I wont change the rear ratio. Larry #5536 ... Do you Yahoo!?
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Differential gears 1969 Marcos 3L V6
2004-02-03 by Garry Diver
Larry, Paul s solution makes really good sense. But in any event I will research what ratios are readily available and maybe put a selection in my next
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Differential gears 1969 Marcos 3L V6
2004-02-03 by Garry Diver
Hi Larry, Do you have the salisbury rear end or a Capri? Garry ... _________________________________________________________________ Scope out the new MSN Plus
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Differential gears 1969 Marcos 3L V6
2004-02-03 by pauldransfield@iname.com
Hi Larry, A much more workable solution for the Volvo would be to acquire an overdrive gearbox. They are probably a bit thin on the ground these days but well
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Rear end ratios
2004-02-03 by McLeod, Ronald
Don . . . As a data point for comparison - my Mantis has a very low rear end ratio, around 3.08:1 I think, but I can find out exactly. Engine is the Triumph
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Differential gears 1969 Marcos 3L V6
2004-02-03 by larry meadows
Garry, I also would like to go to a higher gear in the read end. I have the 3L Volvo 1970 Marcos. Tnanks for all the help on the partsfrom Rory. Larry Meadows
Re: Differential gears 1969 Marcos 3L V6
2004-02-02 by Don Lattimer
Donny, Remember that the TR7/8 alxes are hub-centric, not lug-centric. Make sure the Marcos alloys fit proper. Don #3m5759 ... find one for my my original
Rear end ratios
2004-02-02 by Don Lattimer
Maybe I m missing something here but I have a 3.77:1 ratio and also the 4-speed with overdrive behind an Essex V6. At 65MPH I m turning approx 33-3500RPM. No
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Differential gears 1969 Marcos 3L V6
2004-02-02 by Don Lattimer
This link has some great info on 5 speed conversions to different Ford engines, especially the Essex. Shows what needs changing, cutting, what fits, etc.
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Differential gears 1969 Marcos 3L V6
2004-02-02 by Donny Lang
Pat, I m also changing to a taller rear gear, but gave up trying to find one for my my original axle. Since I am re-powering with a Triumph TR-8 3.5 engine and
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Differential gears 1969 Marcos 3L V6
2004-02-02 by Don Lattimer
Pat, Guess Garry answered most of the questions. The bellhousing needed to use a T-5 is from the Essex V4 engine. Rare as hen s teeth but there are folks who
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Differential gears 1969 Marcos 3L V6
2004-02-02 by Garry Diver
Hi Pat, The salisbury rear end you have is not the same as the US V6 cars and parts are now difficult to find. I have the same unit and am trying to source
Re: Differential gears 1969 Marcos 3L V6
2004-02-02 by patemery@sympatico.ca
Dear Don! I am looking for higher gears to improve highway cruising. The existing unit is a Salisbury with 3.58:1 gear ratio. I need 3.0:1. Is the differential
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Car of the Month
2004-02-01 by Richard Porter
... There s more on Andy s car on the Mini Marcos site at: http://www.minimarcos.org.uk/memcars/7073/ Andy s article should be appearing in the MMOC Magazine
Car of the Month
2004-02-01 by Don Lattimer
February s car of the month is Andy Seward s Mini Marcos, located in Pennsylvania. Hope you all are having a good new year. We will have some more cars on
Re: [MarcosManiacs] help!
2004-02-01 by Don Lattimer
Dave, Pix are in the mail. Think I sent to the wrong adddress so I ll send to another one I have for you. Don Lattimer #3m5759 ... From: Dave Barton To:
Re: [MarcosManiacs] help!
2004-01-31 by dave barton
thanx larry that be great dave ... From: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com Date: January 31, 2004 05:20:32 PM To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re:
Re: [MarcosManiacs] help!
2004-01-31 by larry meadows
Larry here, I have #5536 and it has power windows. If you want, I ll snap a couple for you. Larry ... Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free web site
help!
2004-01-31 by Dave Barton
hey guys when i took 5577 apart i literally took 100 s (maybe 50) pics so that i could see how things went back together.......i however neglected to take pics
Marcos for sale - Japan
2004-01-30 by Don Lattimer
Here s one for the racers. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&category=6472&item=2457245717 Don Lattimer #3m5759
Re: Paging Ron M
2004-01-28 by Paul Weidner
Ron, Thanks for the quick of line email response The cheques in the mail as of tomorrow anyway. Paul ... what
Paging Ron M
2004-01-27 by Paul Weidner
Ron, I just opened my 2004 calender ane realized I never sent you the annual dues, I know exchange rates have changed, can you tell me what I owe you? I will
RE: [MarcosManiacs] 5577 gettin there!!!!!
2004-01-26 by dave barton
Ron I have been saying yes to Bronte for 2 years now........but this year is the year,I just today recieved the wiring kit which is the last big piece of the
RE: [MarcosManiacs] 5577 gettin there!!!!!
2004-01-26 by McLeod, Ronald
Dave . . . Looks good! Nice to see that you re making progress. Will it be ready for the Bronte show in September? Regards . . . Ron McLeod 1970 Marcos
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Re: 5577 gettin there!!!!!
2004-01-26 by dave barton
Hi Don I used spray on gravel guard applied with a Schotz(sp) gun.........I had the shell on a rotisserie because the floors were ground down to paper thin,so
Re: 5577 gettin there!!!!!
2004-01-26 by Don Lattimer
Looking good Dave. What did you coat the inside of the bonnet with ? Just black paint? I ve been thinking about redoing mine with that spray
5577 gettin there!!!!!
2004-01-26 by Dave Barton
hello all for those who are interested i have uploaded some pics of the mounted body on #5577.......body has been in the barn since march/03 so it is
RE: [MarcosManiacs] spares
2004-01-19 by Garry Diver
Hi Larry, Tues. is ok, Give Roger a call before you go so he will be at the Race shop and give you directions. Please could you leave a check for $150. This
spares
2004-01-19 by larry meadows
Are you there? Larry Meadows ... Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Hotjobs: Enter the Signing Bonus Sweepstakes
RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Nice Pix
2004-01-19 by Garry Diver
Paul, Let me know if there are any other parts you need . If you look at my earlier E mails you will see what we carry in stock here in the US. I also ship
Re: Nice Pix
2004-01-19 by Paul Weidner
Don, Thanks --- I haven t kept as up to date on this site since the car went in for repairs or I could have ordered them with one of those shipments, oh well
Re: [MarcosManiacs] Nice Pix
2004-01-17 by Don Lattimer
Paul, Hope you ve seen the messages about Marcos Parts USA. A little late I know to help you but I just got a bunch of parts from Garry including a new rear
Re: [MarcosManiacs] 1970 Marcos GT For Sale
2004-01-17 by Don Lattimer
I d definately be tempted though. Car only has 20K+ miles on it I think. They don t come much more original. Keep looking! Don ... From: sveltebat@aol.com
Nice Pix
2004-01-17 by Paul Weidner
Mike and all: Thanks for the pix of my car on the message page, it s been a while since I ve even seen it. The car went into the black hole in June (a good
Re: [MarcosManiacs] 1970 Marcos GT For Sale
2004-01-17 by sveltebat@aol.com
Dear Don, Too Bad it s an automatic :-( Svelte
Re: [MarcosManiacs] 1970 Marcos GT For Sale
2004-01-15 by Don Lattimer
Chris, Sorry to hear that. I m sure you won t have any problem selling it. Have you contacted Hayes Harris at WireWheel www.wirewheel.com? He might want it.
1970 Marcos GT For Sale
2004-01-15 by eurocars77
A recent change of events in my life splits my time between New York and Philadelphia. That said it would be difficult to readily enjoy continued ownership in
Timber chassis roll-over protection
2004-01-15 by marcosquiz
G day mates. Just a joke. I m a new member from Australia and seriously considering purchasing a 1969 Marcos GT V6 with timber chassis (3/5416) in Melbourne,