Marcos Maniacs

Hi Paul,
Thanks for giving the site a check.
 
I did get the drivability problem solved (with much appreciated help
from Mike Denman!). It took a while to track it down, but it turned out
to be a flaky ballast resistor and condenser in the ignition system.
 
I think you and I are the only two members with the Cologne (German) 2.8
Liter V6. I haven't heard of any other cars over here having that
engine.
That's really cool news about the transmission. I haven't priced
transmissions lately, but that doesn't seem too far out of line for
something of this nature. I'd be very interested in the source
information. I may look into this at some point as my car seems to be
developing shifting problems now that I have the other problem fixed.
There's always something isn't there? ;-)
 
Hope the weather clears for you soon,
Jeff
#8052
 
-----Original Message-----
From: weidnerpaul [mailto:pweidn@cs.com] 
Sent: Saturday, March 23, 2002 7:30 PM
To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [MarcosManiacs] Re: Web-site update... We're baaaaaaack!!!!!
 
Jeff,
Don't apologize, the site looks great, and seems to be working well 
from what this "Maniac" has checked.
Questions on your car---are you still having drivability problems?
My petrol tank was corroded inside, I took it out this winter and had 
it "renewed", Hopefully if this darn Minnesota weather cooperates 
I'll be driving it in less than a month.
Are you the only member with a Ford 2.8 V6(German) on our list in the 
US?  I mention this because I have found a source for rebuilt Ford   
T-9 five speed transmissions.  From what I've learned so far this is 
a bolt in exchange for the four speed with the first four ratios the 
same as the four speed but and with a .80 O/D.  I may have this 
conversion done next winter depending on finances.   I don't know if 
this is also a bolt in exchange for the Essex(English)Ford 3 Litre.   
The source is Pierce Manifolds who offers it in a conversion for MG's 
with all the parts needed for the conversion.   I was quoted $ 750.00 
for just the rebuilt tranny which I've been told is not a bad price.
Just thought I'd mention it as right now I pull 4000 rpm @ 70 MPH, 
the O/D would drop it to about 3200 rpm, easier on me and the 
engine...
All for now,
Paul





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