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2003-02-12 by Don Lattimer
There's a 5 page review of the new TS 250 (Marcasite name has been dropped) with lots of pics on Pistonhead. http://www.pistonheads.com/roadtests/index.asp?storyId=6238 I want one!! Don Lattimer #3m5759 Willits, CA, USA
2003-02-13 by sveltebat@aol.com
2003-02-13 by Don Lattimer <donlattimer@pacific.net>
Yea, if I could only get one into the US ! As far as "air filters", some aftermarket installations don't leave much room for filters so they are left off (not a good idea for street driving) or very small ones are used. They are not the contraptions that have been on cars since the 70s' that have tubes, sensors, etc. sticking out of them. There's a pic of my engine in the "photos" section. I use a small K&N filter. Don Lattimer #3m5759 Willits, CA,USA --- In MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com, sveltebat@a... wrote: > Dear Don, > > Well, until I actually find and acquire my own Marcos GT you can always count > on me as being available to purchase your lovely blue if and when you decide > to purchase the TS 250! > > Finally, I'm curious as to the workings of Stromberg and Weber carburetors > used in Marcos GT's (as well as other British Sports Cars). I'm probably > showing my ignorance here but I have observed that most cars use some form of > an air filter with their carburetors whereas the cars that utilize Strombergs
> and Webers never seem to have what I term as an "air filter." > > Could you possibly elaborate and/or explain this for me? > > With Best Regards, > > Svelte > > >~v~<
2003-02-13 by pauldransfield@iname.com
Hi guys, I also use small K&N filters, which have about a 3" diameter, on my triple side draft solex carbs. I originally had just the trumpets but was warned that dust would eventually cause cylinder wear. I put the filters on after rebuilding my engine with oversized pistons. I had some short aluminum tubes made to replace the trumpets. There a picture of the setup with my car profile. Regards, Paul Dransfield 3 litre Volvo 3V5838
-----Original Message----- From: Don Lattimer <donlattimer@...> [mailto:donlattimer@...] Sent: February 13, 2003 1:05 PM To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com Subject: [MarcosManiacs] Re: TS 250 Review Yea, if I could only get one into the US ! As far as "air filters", some aftermarket installations don't leave much room for filters so they are left off (not a good idea for street driving) or very small ones are used. They are not the contraptions that have been on cars since the 70s' that have tubes, sensors, etc. sticking out of them. There's a pic of my engine in the "photos" section. I use a small K&N filter. Don Lattimer #3m5759 Willits, CA,USA --- In MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com, sveltebat@a... wrote: > Dear Don, > > Well, until I actually find and acquire my own Marcos GT you can always count > on me as being available to purchase your lovely blue if and when you decide > to purchase the TS 250! > > Finally, I'm curious as to the workings of Stromberg and Weber carburetors > used in Marcos GT's (as well as other British Sports Cars). I'm probably > showing my ignorance here but I have observed that most cars use some form of > an air filter with their carburetors whereas the cars that utilize Strombergs > and Webers never seem to have what I term as an "air filter." > > Could you possibly elaborate and/or explain this for me? > > With Best Regards, > > Svelte > > >~v~< To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: MarcosManiacs-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/