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2018-10-15 by David Rattee
Steve, I think we are at risk of getting our wires crossed. There is little or no point in copying the Marcos 3L Volvo radiator if running a Ford V6 engine,
2018-10-15 by hide809rig169@...
David, Thank you for the reply. Would it be possible to have measurements of the radiator shown in pictures posted? Was the radiator made in the UK or?
2018-10-15 by David Rattee
Larry, Steve, Sorry to be contradictory concerning the radiator on the Marcos 3L Volvo. Only the prototype rolling chassis which appeared in November 1969 had
2018-10-15 by hide809rig169@...
Thanks Larry, I was hesitant to contact because of the hurricane. Hope you are well. I need about seven inches from the bottom chassis rail to ground. What
2018-10-15 by larry meadows
Steve,The actual cost of the radiator was 495.00 plus S&H. And the company is PRC. http://prchotrod.com/ Regards, Larry On Sunday, October 14, 2018, 7:59:36
2018-10-15 by larry meadows
Good morning, Steve,The clearance to the bottom of the rocker covers is 7 front and rear, and the bottom of the radiator is the same, however, the lower
2018-10-14 by hide809rig169@...
Body work is nearing completion on #8001 USA. Body is off chassis, undercoat has been removed from under body (this took forever and was arduous). Chassis
2018-10-05 by Robert Thomas
OMG the car looks as new!
2018-10-05 by donlattimer1@...
New one for the registry. Don (Moderator)
2018-10-05 by hide809rig169@...
Wood chassis car on E-Bay USA. Hopefully link will work. Steve V. Arizona USA
2018-10-05 by larry meadows
One thing that you should look for is the wire, that the previous post mentioned, in through the check strap. The factory braided the three wires together and
2018-10-04 by larry meadows
Dave,Check the wire (brown/yellow) at the red indicating light, at the voltage regulator and alternator. Also be sure that the light has the ground wire making
2018-10-04 by larry meadows
Dave,I would recommend the installation of relays for the windows.If you would check the voltage at the supply wires at the connection for the window motors
2018-10-04 by David Rattee
Intermittent operation of the electric motors for the windows is usually due to the wires that are inside the door check strap eventually fracturing through
2018-10-04 by Dave Sell
The right side power window goes down but sometimes doesn’t want to come up. When I reseat the wiring to the switch it works fine until I disrupt the wires
2018-10-04 by larry meadows
David,This is a tad radical, but on all the Marcos cars that I have worked on, I have removed the thin plywood dash top to gain access to the workings
2018-10-04 by David Rattee
The wiper motor is behind the glove box. I do not think that is where you need to go unless you have a problem with the wiper motor. Get Outlook for
2018-10-04 by Dave Sell
I m still looking for a possible ground issue. Joe Cubitt says there is a ground post behind the dash near the wiper motor. When I remove the top of the dash,
2018-09-27 by Mark Doubet
Hi Dave, Let me give you a few pointers I have found with my electrical repairs with the prince of darkness wiring( all British cars ) I made up a piece of 12
2018-09-27 by Dave Sell
This wonderful information. I should have some time in the next few days to investigate my issue. Thanks Everyone. From: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com
2018-09-27 by David Rattee
Dave and Larry, For what it is worth, and my Marcos experience goes back a mere 42 years, many electrical issues with the Marcos can be traced back to poor
2018-09-27 by larry meadows
Good morning, Dave,There should be a ground post on one of the uprights in the engine bay, one on the longitudinal support over the rear axle and one ground
2018-09-27 by Dave Sell
I’ve been busy the last couple of days, so I’ve only done a quick glance under the bonnet and the boot and didn’t see anything obvious. I should have
2018-09-27 by larry meadows
Dave,Have you had a chance to do any more trouble shooting of the lights? Regards, Larry On Tuesday, September 25, 2018, 8:24:37 PM EDT, Dave Sell
2018-09-26 by larry meadows
Dave,I stand corrected;The blue and white wire connect to the main or high beam and the red /white is the dip or low beam.They connect to the 87 terminal on
2018-09-26 by larry meadows
Dave,If you have a bad ground somewhere in the system the current will find it s way through other lights, gauges or anything that is grounded.The black wire
2018-09-26 by Dave Sell
Larry, thanks. This is a car I had converted to LHD, so my driver’s side is on the port side of the car. Looking at the driver’s side headlight, there is
2018-09-25 by larry meadows
Evening, Dave,Wiring those high power lights into the INVENTOR OF DARKNESS electrical system requires some special wiring and really good ground connections.
2018-09-25 by Dave Sell
I m settling in with my newly acquired 1991 Mantula. I have an issue that is puzzling me. A previous owner installed aftermarket HID low beam headlights. I
2018-09-18 by larry meadows
Sorry bout that. Regards, Larry On Tuesday, September 18, 2018, 1:48:00 PM EDT, R. STOCKLE r.stockle@sfr.fr [MarcosManiacs]
2018-09-18 by r.stockle@...
This is what I ve on the Spyder. But one socket is broken...
2018-09-18 by R. STOCKLE
Hello Larry, Thanks, but my Mantula is from 1988...The mirrors are those you can see on every picture on the net. Regards Raphaël ... De : larry meadows
2018-09-18 by larry meadows
United Pacific Peep Mirrors C5001-1 This is one that was used on the 1969-70 Marcos. ... United Pacific Peep Mirrors C5001-1 Find United Pacific Peep Mirrors
2018-09-17 by r.stockle@...
Hello, I m new here and I own a Mantula Spyder. In the past I owned already four Marcoses... I ve a question: does anyone of you know from what a car the
2018-09-17 by r.stockle@...
Hello Dave, The mirror on the third picture comes from a Citroen CX. It was used on many sports cars like TVR s or Lotus... Best regards Raphaël
2018-09-17 by r.stockle@...
Hello Dave, The mirror on the third picture comes from a Citroen CX. It was used on many sports cars, like TVR s... Best regards Raphaël
2018-09-17 by Dave Sell
I ve attached 3 pictures, two of my current mirrors and 1 of a mirror on a 1999 Mantaray I saw in Portland last weekend. I m looking to replace my mirrors as
2018-09-12 by davesell@...
Yes I met Scott and his dad Len. Scott says it is his dad s car, but it was pretty obvious that Scott also knew a lot about the car.
2018-09-10 by John Dickinson
I suspect that is Scott DrakeÆs car, which I have seen and it is lovely. Scott and his Dad run Drakes British Motors in Kelowna BC. They have a very fine
2018-09-10 by Dave Sell
I just returned from the Portland (Oregon) All British Field Meet where I saw this lovely 1999 Marcos Mantaray Spyder. I had the opportunity to talk to the
2018-09-02 by Philip Traxler
Good Morning Larry, You are just full of good ideas! Thank You, Love, Phil and Laurie From: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com
2018-09-01 by larry meadows
Cut a gasket from 1/8 sticky back rubber seal material from any auto supply store, Place it (sticky side ) to the mounting bracket. When bolts (1/4-28 x 3/4
2018-09-01 by davesell@...
My 1991 Mantula needs to have a license plate mounted on the rear. How do I seal water from getting through the holes into the boot?
2018-08-22 by larry meadows
Dave,Send me a picture of the damaged dash. I might be able to make you a new one, If needed. Regards, Larry On Tuesday, August 21, 2018, 7:26:15 PM EDT, Dave
2018-08-21 by davesell@...
Another photo.
2018-08-21 by Dave Sell
On Thursday Aug 16, 2018 I took delivery of my (new) 1991 Mantula Spyder. It was shipped from UK to Tacoma, WA. I had purchased it in January and Rory
2018-08-20 by larry meadows
Dave,This is the complete wire diagram for the Mantula. You might want to send a THANK YOU to Rory and Emily at Marcos Heritage for sending me this.
2018-08-20 by davesell@...
Are there any wiring diagrams available for the Mantula? I just picked up a 1991 Mantula Spyder and would love to have a wiring diagram before I start to do
2018-08-17 by hide809rig169@...
Body is now off chassis. Problem was rust, foam pads, under coat. Major problem, at some time, seat pans were repaired, or attempted to be repaired.
2018-08-13 by Brad Balles
Hey guys I just went thru this process....it took 4 of us to remove and reinstall the body...first it must be slid back out from under the dash board it