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Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 4th September 2013, 21:06
Replies: 114
Views: 35,156
Posted By oaktree11
Thanks for the tip John, much appreciated. I have...

Thanks for the tip John, much appreciated. I have left a mssage.

If i dont sell it I will buy a 20ft container and decamp it and my whole garage contents into it for safe storage while I am away....
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 4th September 2013, 20:58
Replies: 10
Views: 5,219
Posted By oaktree11
sportster kit for sale

Hi There,

Due to me going to live in Ghana for a couple of years I have an unbuilt sportster E30 kit for sale. It is complete including a Limited slip diff and donor vehicles! I bought everything...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 3rd September 2013, 09:47
Replies: 114
Views: 35,156
Posted By oaktree11
Its a funny life.....

Hello all. I know that it has been ages since I last posted but I am still here. Not progressing because life has taken another turn which is scuppering me!!!
I started this build because I finally...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 19th February 2013, 11:45
Replies: 502
Views: 141,002
Posted By oaktree11
It was a good effort Goo, sorry it didn't work...

It was a good effort Goo, sorry it didn't work out. John
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 7th January 2013, 12:03
Replies: 114
Views: 35,156
Posted By oaktree11
OK I weakened - new toy

Now, this is all GOO's fault. He showed me his car lift when I visited and it kept rolling around in my head and then....bloody Ebay intervened! Although, I think I got it cheap.

I have been...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 28th November 2012, 14:01
Replies: 502
Views: 141,002
Posted By oaktree11
Jason, Did I miss something? What happened...

Jason,

Did I miss something? What happened again?

John
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 25th November 2012, 19:42
Replies: 24
Views: 9,032
Posted By oaktree11
AHA! Peter, I see that you have done just what I...

AHA! Peter, I see that you have done just what I intend to do with the floor. I suspect that you trial fitted the floor to enable the seat fitting to be worked out?
Oh I love this forum, its so...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 24th November 2012, 17:55
Replies: 24
Views: 9,032
Posted By oaktree11
Robin, Actually you have answered the question...

Robin,
Actually you have answered the question I should have asked-ie are the floors themselves strong enough to bolt the seats to. Right now mine are just laying there and look a bit flimsy but I...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 23rd November 2012, 20:29
Replies: 24
Views: 9,032
Posted By oaktree11
detail of seat fitting

Hi all, I have resurrected this thread because I am looking at how to fit the MX5 seats that I now have.

I just wondered how the rest of you fitted the seats to the floor. I am considering...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 31st October 2012, 18:33
Replies: 114
Views: 35,156
Posted By oaktree11
Wow! Peter that's awesome research! Thanks for...

Wow! Peter that's awesome research! Thanks for sharing. I guess we need to consider e10 resistant LP return hose too. I am assuming that this could be 8 or even 6 mm in a single HP pump system? What...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 31st October 2012, 12:06
Replies: 114
Views: 35,156
Posted By oaktree11
Hmmm, this would be ideal if only it came in...

Hmmm, this would be ideal if only it came in larger diameters....
http://www.rallynuts.com/motorsport-braided-fuel-hose/sytec-stainless-braided-injection-fuel-hose.html

but this one does and if...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 30th October 2012, 21:31
Replies: 114
Views: 35,156
Posted By oaktree11
Ah, Peter, sorry I didn't explain clearly! I was...

Ah, Peter, sorry I didn't explain clearly! I was just wondering if the rubber hose was acceptable as opposed to the type covered in wire braiding. Traditionally people have used copper and I was not...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 30th October 2012, 19:30
Replies: 114
Views: 35,156
Posted By oaktree11
Peter, Thanks for that. I had looked at that...

Peter,
Thanks for that. I had looked at that thread and it does seem prudent to fit hose that will withstand E10. Do you think a rubber coated hose/pipe is ok to run down the transmission tunnel?...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 30th October 2012, 18:37
Replies: 114
Views: 35,156
Posted By oaktree11
Mike, Now, it's funny you should mention...

Mike,

Now, it's funny you should mention that! I have been perusing the pump specs and I notice that all the pumps I think might do have either 10 or 12 mm inlets which should be a clue!
I...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 30th October 2012, 15:18
Replies: 114
Views: 35,156
Posted By oaktree11
I am just looking at buying the fuel hose and...

I am just looking at buying the fuel hose and pump. I am thinking to run 8mm HP from tank to engine and 8mm LP return back to tank. (no swirl pot - I will put a sump in the tank so just one HP pump)...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 30th October 2012, 11:55
Replies: 67
Views: 27,712
Posted By oaktree11
I like the idea of the banjo fittings on the M/C,...

I like the idea of the banjo fittings on the M/C, it looks very neat. I will take some pics of my lines from HEL when I get home this week. They appear a bit different at the ends ie the crimping,...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 27th October 2012, 11:28
Replies: 114
Views: 35,156
Posted By oaktree11
Mike, Sage words indeed! However, as with...

Mike,

Sage words indeed! However, as with most things kit car as far as I am concerned its not about what I need! its what I WANT!!!

You are quite right though, it was just a whim of an idea!...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 27th October 2012, 08:34
Replies: 114
Views: 35,156
Posted By oaktree11
I have no idea what my fuel consumption will be...

I have no idea what my fuel consumption will be yet! I must admit the tank does look a little small. The reason for the sump is primarily to avoid using a "swirl pot" and the attendant low pressure...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 26th October 2012, 20:17
Replies: 114
Views: 35,156
Posted By oaktree11
On another note I am going to mock up my fuel...

On another note I am going to mock up my fuel tank sump tomorrow. I intend to copy Mikes idea of hiding it behind the diff but I might make it a bit bigger. I would like 5l as a reserve and anti...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 26th October 2012, 20:12
Replies: 114
Views: 35,156
Posted By oaktree11
Yes that would be expensive! I could have...

Yes that would be expensive! I could have borrowed one but its Marlins problem. Talked to Terry and no problem, just send it back. Ok so that's one dam unblocked, should be able to complete the front...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 26th October 2012, 13:41
Replies: 114
Views: 35,156
Posted By oaktree11
I hit on the bright idea of using a smaller tap...

I hit on the bright idea of using a smaller tap of the same pitch (M10x1.5) to try to clean up the threads. Good idea and if it were just powdercoat it would have worked. I am pretty sure that it is...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 25th October 2012, 20:11
Replies: 114
Views: 35,156
Posted By oaktree11
Ok back in circulation again after yet another...

Ok back in circulation again after yet another foreign trip.

Can anyone confirm that the thread on the Metro ball joints IS 34x1.5 before I go and find a tap?
I have measured it but just...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 17th October 2012, 14:53
Replies: 5
Views: 4,068
Posted By oaktree11
Just one other thing. I chose to put swivel...

Just one other thing. I chose to put swivel fittings at both ends of each hose (except the bulkhead fittings). I could not see any disadvantages to this and it makes fitting/removal a doddle. John
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 15th October 2012, 18:06
Replies: 5
Views: 3,736
Posted By oaktree11
Peter, It looks great! Once again, thanks to...

Peter,

It looks great! Once again, thanks to you and the others for the enormous help you give to those of us struggling through the build! - John
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 12th October 2012, 20:32
Replies: 5
Views: 4,068
Posted By oaktree11
HEL hoses

Patrick,

I decided to go all flexi hose for the brake lines. GOO did this and his Marlin supplied hoses were from HEL Performance in Devon.

I started by measuring up but it wasn't easy without...
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