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Re: engine alternatives

2007-09-12 by Don Lattimer

I assume from your post that the car is in the US ?  If so, where are 
you located and what is the serial #?  I'll add you to the North 
American Marcos Registry.

Don (Moderator)
#3M5759

--- In MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com, "lxado63" <lxado63@...> wrote:
>
> I recently purchased a 1970 marcos 3 ltr steel chassis which is in 
> need of some mechanical TLC.  It runs, but very roughly.  My 
> preliminary research indicates that it may cost as much to 
> restore/rebuild the volvo unit as it would to update/swap in a newer 
> engine.  Has anyone in the US put a newer engine/drivetrain into 
their 
> marcos with success and could offer advice?  What US spec engines 
fit 
> the marcos chassis? Advice/Info is greatly appreciated.
>

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