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Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 28th September 2022, 17:03
Replies: 9
Views: 4,345
Posted By GreatOldOne
So far so good. I’ve gone as far as getting her...

So far so good. I’ve gone as far as getting her taxed, MOTd and insured as it seems to be a lot more comfortable. Just in time for some autumnal blasts :)
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 26th September 2022, 22:16
Replies: 9
Views: 4,345
Posted By GreatOldOne
I bled the clutch tonight, and all I can say is...

I bled the clutch tonight, and all I can say is it’s lighter than it was - how I’ll fair with it remains to be seen. But I think if I need any more adjustment I’ll add a servo as suggested. I think...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 26th September 2022, 08:57
Replies: 9
Views: 4,345
Posted By GreatOldOne
I spent most of Sunday taking the pedal box out....

I spent most of Sunday taking the pedal box out. I found that for some inexplicable reason I’d mounted the master at an angle that didn’t allow parallel travel of the rod…...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 13th September 2022, 13:13
Replies: 9
Views: 4,345
Posted By GreatOldOne
Thanks Peter - I’ll take a look. I’ll also drop...

Thanks Peter - I’ll take a look. I’ll also drop Mike a PM.
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 12th September 2022, 08:50
Replies: 9
Views: 4,345
Posted By GreatOldOne
Considering an automatic gearbox swap

Oh my. This place hasn’t changed a bit… ��

As title. I have an m20b25 engine & a getrag 5 speed manual box at the moment. I’m thinking of swapping to an auto. Don’t laugh, but over the past 5ish...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 19th April 2016, 22:53
Replies: 11
Views: 7,748
Posted By GreatOldOne
Hi Jeremy - thanks for the pics. No idea on...

Hi Jeremy - thanks for the pics.

No idea on the Iva front... But it does look uncomfortably close to the lower ball joint. Have you spoken to your test centre about it? They should be able to...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 4th December 2015, 09:13
Replies: 10
Views: 5,173
Posted By GreatOldOne
You're telling me... The other half got so...

You're telling me... The other half got so worried she started doing company & credit searches on them. She was convinced they'd folded. :)
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 2nd December 2015, 17:16
Replies: 87
Views: 77,391
Posted By GreatOldOne
Great work Robin. Really like contrast between...

Great work Robin. Really like contrast between the aluminium body and the brass nose. :)
Forum: Cars and Parts for sale, swap or wanted 2nd December 2015, 17:08
Replies: 0
Views: 2,630
Posted By GreatOldOne
5 BBS Alloy Wheels

As was fitted to Vikki, My Marlin Sportster:

http://greatoldone.squarespace.com/storage/paint/PaintedDrive1.jpg

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/-/291630032403?

All in very good condition, ready to...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 1st December 2015, 11:27
Replies: 13
Views: 5,208
Posted By GreatOldOne
I think every sportster owner has run across this...

I think every sportster owner has run across this issue.

I managed to get mine fixed by spreading the wishbone slightly - opening my vice between the two arms. Then, with the bushes in it tapped...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 30th November 2015, 11:29
Replies: 11
Views: 7,748
Posted By GreatOldOne
How much further 'above' the disc do the new...

How much further 'above' the disc do the new callipers sit, Jeremy? I've seen this as an option on the e30 forums, and wondered if they'd still fit under 'normal' BMW wheels... and hence my new...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 30th November 2015, 11:23
Replies: 10
Views: 5,173
Posted By GreatOldOne
They finally arrived! ...

They finally arrived!

http://www.greatoldone.co.uk/blog/2015/11/30/wheel-meet-again.html

:bounce:
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 27th August 2015, 07:18
Replies: 61
Views: 24,257
Posted By GreatOldOne
Well done! Now comes the ludicrous...

Well done!

Now comes the ludicrous situation of having to trailer the car to the DVLA, after being allowed to drive it all the way and back to the IVA test. ;)
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 13th August 2015, 20:53
Replies: 647
Views: 691,164
Posted By GreatOldOne
Looks like you'll have plenty of time on the car...

Looks like you'll have plenty of time on the car this weekend then, Peter. :)
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 15th July 2015, 12:47
Replies: 278
Views: 105,062
Posted By GreatOldOne
I have the same rad fitted to vikki, along with...

I have the same rad fitted to vikki, along with the biggest Pacet fan I could fit (in a pull air through config)

I've never had an issue with overheating - I don't recall the temp ever getting...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 14th July 2015, 16:59
Replies: 278
Views: 105,062
Posted By GreatOldOne
If I recall correctly, the Marlin supplied...

If I recall correctly, the Marlin supplied sportster rad is actually a 316 / 318 spec unit for the M10 series engine:

http://greatoldone.squarespace.com/storage/header-tank/R0256.jpg

Nissens...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 4th July 2015, 17:33
Replies: 68
Views: 22,798
Posted By GreatOldOne
Good news! :D

Good news! :D
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 3rd July 2015, 17:04
Replies: 4
Views: 3,161
Posted By GreatOldOne
I agree with Morris - I bought only the things I...

I agree with Morris - I bought only the things I really needed from Marlin (bodywork, chassis, windscreen and the front upright modification that they needed to do for an E30 car), and sourced...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 3rd July 2015, 13:41
Replies: 10
Views: 5,173
Posted By GreatOldOne
Update: Just off the phone with them. I'm...

Update:

Just off the phone with them. I'm getting them in graphite powder coat (which is their dark shiny finish - but isn't on their list), with the two ear spinners.

They're also going to...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 3rd July 2015, 13:16
Replies: 10
Views: 5,173
Posted By GreatOldOne
When they eventually ring me back so I can pay...

When they eventually ring me back so I can pay for them, I'm going for the DBW wheels. I'll have a spinner, but a two eared aston / jag / morgan style one.

I have to ask about the finish....
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 28th June 2015, 17:23
Replies: 68
Views: 22,798
Posted By GreatOldOne
As Robin has already stated, the sportster fuel...

As Robin has already stated, the sportster fuel tank is very basic. There is no pick up tube - just an outlet but welded on to the bottom, and a return slightly higher up the wall of the tank.
...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 26th June 2015, 17:36
Replies: 5
Views: 3,404
Posted By GreatOldOne
I'd highly recommend one of the US sourced dual...

I'd highly recommend one of the US sourced dual diaphragm servos. I don't know if Mike is still doing his kits - a bunch of us did a group buy after we found them online... Mike kindly handled all...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 25th June 2015, 13:25
Replies: 68
Views: 22,798
Posted By GreatOldOne
The TPS is a switch, and nothing else. All it...

The TPS is a switch, and nothing else. All it does so send WOT signal to the ECU

The AFM meter is a potentiometer, and the tracks can become worn. You can move the wiper arm onto Virgin carbon...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 25th June 2015, 13:00
Replies: 10
Views: 5,173
Posted By GreatOldOne
Hi Robin, Yes, they're my favourites as...

Hi Robin,

Yes, they're my favourites as well. And the Minister for Finance & War likes them as well... ;)

No - no fuel vapour issues on Vikki. I'll just mosey over to your thread and read it...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 25th June 2015, 12:04
Replies: 10
Views: 5,173
Posted By GreatOldOne
New Wheels for Vikki

I'm looking at getting new wheels for Vikki, after discovering that several of my BBS wheels are more oval than round. :/

I"m looking at all options... Nothing has been discounted yet, but current...
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