RUNAMUCK Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 I bet even a 4cyl marina could shit one..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deankdx Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 30 minutes ago, RUNAMUCK said: I bet even a 4cyl marina could shit one..... not sure about the 4cyl cars,(if there's space in the bell housing) But My Dad fitted a BW51 from EFI falcon XF to a leyland P76 V8 but never ended up using it, blew up several BW35s, and then adapted a C4 to the BW bell housing (he was a fitter and turner) that was behind it for years in a Mk1 Transit (broke the flex plate twice after though, but this wasn't that uncommon anyway.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locost_bryan Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 1 hour ago, deankdx said: not sure about the 4cyl cars,(if there's space in the bell housing) But My Dad fitted a BW51 from EFI falcon XF to a leyland P76 V8 but never ended up using it, blew up several BW35s, and then adapted a C4 to the BW bell housing (he was a fitter and turner) that was behind it for years in a Mk1 Transit (broke the flex plate twice after though, but this wasn't that uncommon anyway.) Rover went to the GM180 for the SD1 V8, and then to the ZF 4HP22 in the V8 RRs. Either of those should make an easy swap for a broken BW35 behind a Rover or Leyland V8. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kws Posted November 9, 2021 Author Share Posted November 9, 2021 Or just don't be gross, and take Manuel in your hand like a real man. #savethemanuels 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunbeam Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 I didn’t realise these things still ran such a primitive front suspension setup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nominal Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 I'll have you know that was state of the art in 1948, no reason a derivative wasn't still good in 1978! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locost_bryan Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 2 hours ago, Nominal said: I'll have you know that was state of the art in 1948, no reason a derivative wasn't still good in 1978! August 1984 in the Ital. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kws Posted November 9, 2021 Author Share Posted November 9, 2021 4 hours ago, Sunbeam said: I didn’t realise these things still ran such a primitive front suspension setup It's not that primitive tbh. Lots of newer cars used torsion bar suspension for years, and things like the mgb used lever arm shocks too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunbeam Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 6 minutes ago, kws said: and things like the mgb used lever arm shocks too. I rest my case. And trunnions….. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kws Posted November 9, 2021 Author Share Posted November 9, 2021 Eh, it does the job and was cheap to design and manufacture. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locost_bryan Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 Lots of performance cars used torsion bars - Valiant Charger, E-type Jag, Porsche 911. Very low unsprung weight with torsion bars and lever arms. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Posted January 31, 2022 Share Posted January 31, 2022 Cool car, great to see there is still love for the marinas. You wouldn't be interested in a marina 262 6 cylinder conversion would you? I have everything from radiator to driveshaft. Borg Warner 3 speed includded. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kws Posted January 31, 2022 Author Share Posted January 31, 2022 7 hours ago, Grumpy said: Cool car, great to see there is still love for the marinas. You wouldn't be interested in a marina 262 6 cylinder conversion would you? I have everything from radiator to driveshaft. Borg Warner 3 speed includded. Thanks, there are a few of us dedicated owners that love the cars. It seems like a few more people are starting to recognise they arent as shite as the naysayers say, especially now that all the cheap ones are gone from years of hate and neglect. I'd love a 262 conversion, but being an early car I dont believe it will fit in my shell as I dont have the raised trans tunnel or extended front valance. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corbie Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 Found a NOS waterpump for the E-series in a box of junk downstairs if you are interested? I should have a sort through and see if there is any other junk quality parts I can offer you. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kws Posted February 1, 2022 Author Share Posted February 1, 2022 1 hour ago, Corbie said: Found a NOS waterpump for the E-series in a box of junk downstairs if you are interested? I should have a sort through and see if there is any other junk quality parts I can offer you. Absolutely,keen on any e series bits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 10 hours ago, kws said: Thanks, there are a few of us dedicated owners that love the cars. It seems like a few more people are starting to recognise they arent as shite as the naysayers say, especially now that all the cheap ones are gone from years of hate and neglect. I'd love a 262 conversion, but being an early car I dont believe it will fit in my shell as I dont have the raised trans tunnel or extended front valance. Interesting. I will have to look at both my 1750 and 2.6 to compare trans tunnels. I just assumed they were the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kws Posted February 1, 2022 Author Share Posted February 1, 2022 27 minutes ago, Grumpy said: Interesting. I will have to look at both my 1750 and 2.6 to compare trans tunnels. I just assumed they were the same. Depends on the build/model of 1750. The later 74 onwards ones were an 025 chassis and they benefit from the same upgrades that the 262 had in terms of space. The early 024 ones like mine are the same shell as the Uk cars more or less. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cletus Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 My curiosity was activated at the talk of the marina 6 being a 262 Not the size in cubic inches unfortunately 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locost_bryan Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 15 hours ago, Corbie said: Found a NOS waterpump for the E-series in a box of junk downstairs if you are interested? I should have a sort through and see if there is any other junk quality parts I can offer you. Maxi or Marina waterpump? Different outlets iirc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locost_bryan Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 23 minutes ago, cletus said: My curiosity was activated at the talk of the marina 6 being a 262 Not the size in cubic inches unfortunately 121 bhp (150bhp with Kimberley twin carbs and dual exhaust), 172kg. Not sure what a 250 Ford or 265 Valiant engine weigh, but they didn't do any favours for the Cortina or Centura, although the Cortina was popular with farmers in areas with long straight roads. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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