Marcos Maniacs

Hal,

You are right, the 1600 and 1500 are both period correct running in pushrod 
form with twin Weber DCOE Carbs,(Sorry no twin cam). The Kent block is 
really the only one to go for as there are tons of readily available tuning 
parts and knowledgeable tuners. This is still the Block used for vintage 
formula based 1600's although they have sadly gone out of production. ( they 
were  still produced in South Africa until quite recently).
What is the spec for the one you have in mind?  What gearbox is with it?  
There are so many variations it is probably wise to pin down the application 
( race, fast road etc)  before you make a buy decision.
if you tell me what you will be using it for we can give you a period spec. 
and some idea of how much you should expect to spend.
Roger is in England right now but when he gets back  I will get him to 
sketch out the Rollbar configuration he used. Quite tricky in the wooden 
chassis. I will also post some pictures of how we mounted mine in the steel 
chassis.

Hope this helps.

Garry

>From: Meggsief@...
>Reply-To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com
>To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: [MarcosManiacs] Vintage Marcos Motors
>Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2004 02:41:32 EST
>
>Garry,
>
>In 1966, it is my belief that the engine was a 1600 & 1500. Is that 
>correct?
>I have the opportunity to purchase a Kent engine and transmission for my 
>'66.
>In your opinion is the Kent a good engine to invest in? Do you have any 
>other
>suggestions? Also, I will have to put a roll-bar in. Do you have any 
>diagrams
>or words of wisdom as to how to mount the roll bar properly?
>
>Hal
>#5006
>
>PS The head of the rules committee for RMVR Colorado is currently 
>interested
>in a Marcos. If anyone knows of a car that is currently for sale in any
>condition, please contact me.

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