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Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 14th September 2022, 15:55
Replies: 9
Views: 4,344
Posted By Mike
Hi Jason Nice to see you back on here,...

Hi Jason

Nice to see you back on here, though sorry to hear of your health issue.

Your question raises several intriguing questions. As Patrick has questioned, the first is Will it physically...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 3rd August 2022, 15:33
Replies: 31
Views: 11,725
Posted By Mike
Replacement Brake Master Cylinder

Quick update for anyone following this thread.

I have fitted and bled the new generic master cylinder and feel the brakes are the best they have ever been in terms of pedal height, and...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 21st June 2022, 23:39
Replies: 31
Views: 11,725
Posted By Mike
Hi Peter Later chassis - like mine - had the...

Hi Peter
Later chassis - like mine - had the face of the pedal box angled to achieve this from the factory - hence why I don’t have a problem.
You will be fine with a couple of spacers particularly...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 20th June 2022, 06:19
Replies: 31
Views: 11,725
Posted By Mike
Hi Peter I have offered my MBC up to the old...

Hi Peter
I have offered my MBC up to the old one and am certain mine will not foul.
You could fit a thin spacer between the servo and firewall on the two offside mountings, angling the MBC towards...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 18th June 2022, 22:25
Replies: 31
Views: 11,725
Posted By Mike
Hi Peter I bought the same one - it is a direct...

Hi Peter
I bought the same one - it is a direct replacement: albeit a generic body which allows the ports to be LHD or RHD - obviously these are for RHD.
I bought one in case my original can not be...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 7th June 2022, 22:07
Replies: 31
Views: 11,725
Posted By Mike
Failed Sierra Brake Master Cylinder

Hi Nigel

This is interesting as my Sierra Brake Master Cylinder bought at the same time as yours has also failed.
And like you I searched far and wide to find a direct replacement without...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 12th September 2017, 21:30
Replies: 6
Iva
Views: 5,441
Posted By Mike
Jeremy Have you got a date for your IVA?

Jeremy

Have you got a date for your IVA?
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 21st August 2017, 23:24
Replies: 12
Views: 8,014
Posted By Mike
Jeremy Are you using the BMW sender...

Jeremy

Are you using the BMW sender connected to your Smiths gauge, or have you fitted a Smiths sender?

Mike
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 18th August 2017, 00:47
Replies: 12
Views: 8,014
Posted By Mike
Why do you believe your gauge is 12 volt? The...

Why do you believe your gauge is 12 volt?
The original Smiths gauge was 10 volt, and the one I bought from Merlin Motorsport was 10 volt.

What sender are you using?

I was not happy with my...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 11th August 2017, 16:45
Replies: 690
Views: 254,335
Posted By Mike
Hi Peter I have the set up you describe -...

Hi Peter

I have the set up you describe - Cosworth 260mm front, and 2.0 GL rear discs.

I found my pedal travel increased when I fitted the Dual servo - there seems to be more free play in the...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 11th August 2017, 09:27
Replies: 690
Views: 254,335
Posted By Mike
Peter There is a Sierra P100 master cylinder...

Peter

There is a Sierra P100 master cylinder advertised for sale on ebay as being 23mm. Perhaps that is the original source for yours?
...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 7th August 2017, 22:25
Replies: 8
Views: 4,891
Posted By Mike
These fit all models of Sierra steering racks,...

These fit all models of Sierra steering racks, and at £9.99, you can't go wrong:
...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 5th August 2017, 15:16
Replies: 6
Iva
Views: 5,441
Posted By Mike
IVA Planning

There are two approaches to the IVA:

Aim for Pass
Print out the IVA test guide, and meticulously work your way through it - it is not as bad as it is sometimes made out to be. If you feel you...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 3rd August 2017, 19:59
Replies: 8
Views: 4,891
Posted By Mike
The Sportster shares the same basic chassis as...

The Sportster shares the same basic chassis as the Cabrio which also used the Ford Sierra non power steering rack.
Its a safe bet yours will be the Ford P100.
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 10th July 2017, 21:44
Replies: 17
Views: 8,111
Posted By Mike
I have a Sytec HP pump and it is so noisey I can...

I have a Sytec HP pump and it is so noisey I can here it above the engine noise on tickover when I am sat in my Cabrio. When I sent it back and had it tested Sytec returned it saying it was OK - they...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 9th July 2017, 23:57
Replies: 17
Views: 8,111
Posted By Mike
I believe it was Rob Dorey who had his tank...

I believe it was Rob Dorey who had his tank altered to accept the OEM BMW pump into his Marlin Sportster tank. This involved recessing the top of the tank, making a screw collar in aluminium, and a...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 5th July 2017, 16:39
Replies: 7
Views: 6,812
Posted By Mike
Rikard Do these diagrams showing bump steer...

Rikard

Do these diagrams showing bump steer help?
Sorry about the size!
http://st.hotrod.com/uploads/sites/21/2009/10/ctrp_1001_04_z-bump_steer_explained-center.jpg


...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 29th June 2017, 16:18
Replies: 7
Views: 6,812
Posted By Mike
Hi Rikard Since you have shown what the...

Hi Rikard


Since you have shown what the KPI/SAI is for a Cortina I was interested to make the same calculation for my Ford Sierra Hubs: as yet I have not found any drawings/photographs with the...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 28th June 2017, 23:21
Replies: 7
Views: 6,812
Posted By Mike
Rikard Choosing a higher profile tyre would...

Rikard

Choosing a higher profile tyre would help reduce your scrub radius.
I have a Sierra hub, and have had my steering set up by a specialist who advised around 6 degrees of caster - it drives...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 30th May 2017, 13:09
Replies: 19
Views: 9,382
Posted By Mike
You'll still not get out of third!:flame: ...

You'll still not get out of third!:flame:

Have you considered 3.46, or 3.73, or even 3.91 diffs?

I am assembling an E30 with an S54 M3 swapped engine and gear box for a track car/fast road,...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 29th May 2017, 18:12
Replies: 19
Views: 9,382
Posted By Mike
Bump ............... I was not joking about your...

Bump ............... I was not joking about your theoretical top speed!

Using a very low ratio diff suited to a high torque diesel is killing your S50 engine which needs to be revved hard to...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 10th May 2017, 21:27
Replies: 80
Views: 50,414
Posted By Mike
Hi Tim It is sad to see you selling your...

Hi Tim

It is sad to see you selling your Marlin, but in a way it is satisfying, as it is proof that you overcame the engine immobiliser issues and got the first M52 tu Sportster on the road and...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 2nd May 2017, 14:24
Replies: 19
Views: 9,382
Posted By Mike
Are you planning to swap to higher ratio diff? -...

Are you planning to swap to higher ratio diff? - you'll never get out of Third gear!
You are currently geared to a theoretical maximum of 235mph - in a Sportster!!!!!!?????
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 1st May 2017, 16:27
Replies: 19
Views: 9,382
Posted By Mike
How are you determining your RPM? If you have...

How are you determining your RPM?
If you have not been up to 5500RPM, how do you know you have hit a limiter?
Have you calculated your speed in a lower gear at high RPM?

It might be worth...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 30th April 2017, 23:36
Replies: 19
Views: 9,382
Posted By Mike
If you are only running up to 5500rpm, you have...

If you are only running up to 5500rpm, you have got no where near the full on power output from this engine - it is literally just getting going over 4000rpm, and keeps pulling harder and harder upto...
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