2002-05-15 by David McCubbin
Finding the Lucas numbers will take a bit of searching - the later catalogues (1968/69 do not have application charts - you have search each make model listing
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2002-05-14 by McCubbin, David
L572 is the Lucas number I was looking for. It will be embossed somewhere on the lens and on the mounting plate/housing. I will see what I can find out. Not
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2002-05-14 by Jeff Caraway
So yours read L572? I might have a real case of brain-fade on the number then. (I knew I shouldn t have been drinking when I looked at them!) Just kidding. ;-)
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2002-05-14 by a5h_pm
Hi Guys, Sorry I ve not replied sooner, I ve been away on business. Any way, you are quite right that the recess on my doors is perfectly round and that the
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2002-05-14 by Don Lattimer
Yep, mine s set up the same way. Now if we can get David McCubbin to cross reference the numbers, we might have something. Don Lattimer #3m5759 ... From:
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2002-05-14 by Jeff Caraway
Hi Don, I found the number in two places. It appears that mine are two separate pieces. The outside turn signal lens is actually its own little square unit
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2002-05-14 by mcaqmd
Jeff, Where was the number located? I found the L572 number on my amber turn lens which is the outside lens. Don Lattimer #3m5759 V6 ... the ... recall ...
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2002-05-14 by Jeff Caraway
Hi all, Check out the British car magazine site and click to view their latest issue! http://www.britishcar.com/
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2002-05-14 by Jeff Caraway
The number I saw on my lights is L728. (I think....) ;-) Jeff ... From: McCubbin, David [mailto:david.mccubbin@sympatico.ca] Sent: Thursday, May 09, 2002
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2002-05-14 by Kazan Mohrs
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2002-05-13 by marcosdave5006
Hi Mike I got the copy of the manual Saturday. I found the information and details very interesting. Let me know if you need anything for the copy. I would be
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2002-05-13 by dbarton62
Jeff, I was looking at Ashley s web site (molyneux.......) Dave ... any better pics. ... like to know if ordering them from someone like Moss or Victoria
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2002-05-13 by Jeff Caraway
OK, which pictures are you looking at Dave? I can see that the holes are circular on the doors, but can t find any better pics. I too, am in desperate need of
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2002-05-13 by dbarton62
Paul, After looking at Ashleys website pics the locks/handles are the same ..........I don t know what he had to remove .......Ashley? Dave ... the ... they
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2002-05-13 by pauldransfield@iname.com
Guys, I d be intersted in seeing a picture of what the issue is here. Were different versions of locks used on different groups of cars? Maybe the older cars
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2002-05-13 by dbarton62
Thanks Ashley, My doors do have a recess the shape of the locks/handles so I might not have to file the lobe Cheers Dave #5577 ... the ... these ... to ...
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2002-05-11 by a5h_pm
Hi Dave, The locks I got (from Marcos Heritage), are from an MGB, they are the boot locks. Take a look at the MOSS web site (who specialise in these cars), and
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2002-05-10 by mcaqmd
Check this one out! It s on www.collectorcartrader.com.
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2002-05-10 by dbarton62
Hi Ashley, I have been waiting for shiny new locks for months and was just told that I cannot get them.........what did you use as a replacement? Cheers Dave
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2002-05-10 by a5h_pm
Dave, saving them as lower resolution is I guess anoter form of reducing there size, ideally you need a copy of PhotoShop or get yourself a copy of paintshop
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2002-05-09 by mcaqmd
I tried to trace mine last night. I recall the number being L572. I did come up with the fact that that lens is also on a Commer PB (a van type vehicle
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2002-05-09 by McCubbin, David
Hi Ron; No film to finish - the pics are digital. I just haven t gotten around to downloading them (forgot) - I will have to save them in a low res format for
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2002-05-09 by Ronald McLeod
Dave McCubbin . . . At Ancaster a few weeks ago, you took some pictures of the 2 Marcii (mine and Paul s). When do you plan to finish the roll of film and get
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2002-05-09 by Jeff Caraway
Bark.... Bark! ;-) I understand where you re coming from. My engine is out of a 74 Capri (probably close to their pinnacle of performance). After that, they
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2002-05-09 by pauldransfield@iname.com
Down boy! Down! I made the comment because Vic wants a more modern engine, which will probably have emission controls. I had a 2.8 litre Ford Capri a few
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2002-05-09 by Jeff Caraway
Hey now! My non-emission equipped 2.8 liter does pretty darned good! (Barks second gear every time!). And it s not even really hot-rodded. Yet. ;-) Jeff #8052
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2002-05-09 by McCubbin, David
On the lenses there is a number (i.e. L551 ) Can someone give me that number? I have Lucas master catalogues for 1968/69 (and a couple of other earlier
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2002-05-09 by pauldransfield@iname.com
Guys, I also have those same taillights (see our web site). I got a spare used set at the local Ancaster British sportscar fleamarket and show a few years ago.
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2002-05-09 by pauldransfield@iname.com
Hey guys, I m running triple Solex 45s (essentially Weber 45 DCOEs) on my Volvo 3 litre, also with all the go-fast goodies, with the standard fuel line and
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2002-05-09 by pauldransfield@iname.com
Vic, You should bear in mind that the Essex engine wasn t restricted by emission controls and, depending on your choice of engine, you could end up with
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2002-05-09 by Jeff Caraway
You can also see them pretty well on my car as well. http://www.greyraven.tzo.com/MarcosManiacs/photogallery/MarcosRear.JPG Don and I do indeed have the same
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2002-05-09 by dbarton62
Thanks Mike, I see what you mean about the possible starvation problem...... it is probably best to use just one port and increase the pipe
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2002-05-08 by Mike Denman
Hi Dave, I don t remember exactly what engine/carb combination you have but I have two 45 DCOE Webers feeding a 2.4 liter 4 cylinder Volvo engine with headers,
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2002-05-08 by Don Lattimer
Dave, They don t have an angled end, just flat. Take a look at mine on Jeff s Marcos Maniacs site under registry :
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2002-05-08 by Dave McGill
It is also possible they could be from a Triumph if they are rectangular with an angled end. Any one have a picture? Cheers, Dave. #5118 1967 Ford 1600GT ...
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2002-05-08 by dbarton62
Hello Mike,Jack and gang, Thanks for the info........the Webers I am told require high volume and low pressure fuel supply........to achieve this ,seeing as
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2002-05-08 by goldrivervic
I am going to start a project to replace the 3L Essex engine and gearbox with a far more modern engine, if anybody has taken on this task and can give some
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2002-05-08 by Jack Myers
Hello Jeff I do believe the tail lights that you refer to are Hillman Hunter (Routes group). Regards Jac #4057 1965 1800. ... From: Jeff Caraway To:
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2002-05-08 by Jeff Caraway
I don t think I ever heard where they came from. Even though my car is an 84 it still has the same tail lights as the early 3 liters, so I am definitely
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2002-05-08 by mcaqmd
Mike, I think I copied that manual for you from the stack I got from Abbey Silverstone. I just looked at mine and it s 26 pages also with all the items you
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2002-05-08 by mcaqmd
Hi all, Maybe I missed a post. Did we decide which car the rectangular taillights come from?? I m talking about the pre-72 rectangular taillights, not the
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2002-05-08 by Jack Myers
Hello Mike - Dave- Maniacs In the top right of the cell there is a bulk head fitting screwed 1/4 BSP, through this passes a tube 7 3/4 long soldered/brazed
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2002-05-08 by mark_saxby
I can t wait!!!! Roll on 14th May - Almost worth being 40 for! :^) Anyway, thanks Mike. BTW, the info on the 1981 will be interesting, but bear in mind that it
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2002-05-08 by Ronald McLeod
Maniacs . . . Just a quick note to support Mike s comments. I have been a British Car Magaizine subscriber for several years now. I think it s a great mag.
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2002-05-07 by Mike Denman
Hi Dave, The fuel tank in my car has the same arrangement as you describe. One side is plugged and the other side (right side) is the fuel pick-up. The fuel
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2002-05-07 by Mike Denman
Hi Maniacs, Don has told you about the Marcos article in the latest issue of British Car Magazine. The article is very good and so is the magazine. Those in
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2002-05-07 by Dave McGill
Hi Don, I m assuming that this is a US only mag. I ve not heard of the title in the past. If that s the case is there any chance that you could get the pages
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2002-05-07 by dbarton62
Hey gang, Just got my fuel cell back from getting cleaned and leak checked .........either side of the filler neck there is a male .125-27 npt fitting
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2002-05-07 by mcaqmd
Hi all, Just got the latest British Car Mag and Mark Petrinovich s Marcos is front and center on the cover, with Mike Denman s in the background. A six page
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2002-05-04 by b
Jeff... Thanks for thanking about me with the new wanted section. Does a shark want a baby seal for lunch? Does a whore want to be paid first? Is the preacher
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