Marcos Maniacs

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 
container.

Garry


>From: pauldransfield@...
>Reply-To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com
>To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Differential gears 1969 Marcos 3L V6
>Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2004 09:13:46 -0500
>
>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
>worth the effort to find one. I secured one many years ago and I think it
>was the best mod I ever made to my car. If you raise the rear end ratio,
>you'll also be effecting first gear, which is quite high already when
>compared to other versions. At the red line, the current ratios allow 40 
>mph
>in first, 60 in second, 90 in third and 125 in top. With overdrive, it can
>theoretically do 150 though the most I've ever done is 135. Performance
>isn't effected either but engine noise at highway speeds is reduced
>significantly. Personally, I think you'd regret moving to a taller rear 
>end.
>
>Just my 2 cents worth.
>
>Regards,
>
>Paul Dransfield
>3 litre Volvo
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: larry meadows [mailto:lmeadowsw@...]
>Sent: February 2, 2004 9:25 PM
>To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: RE: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Differential gears 1969 Marcos 3L V6
>
>
>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
>#5536
>
>
>
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