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Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 28th August 2023, 12:16
Replies: 1
Views: 4,940
Posted By Leadfoot
Old engine out.

Engine out. Need to clean the frame whilst I've got access before trying the turbo lump.
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 11th August 2023, 23:26
Replies: 1
Views: 4,940
Posted By Leadfoot
Swapping 1.6 K Series to 1.8 Turbo engine

After a 2nd failure of the NSR driveshaft which punched a hole in the gearbox, coupled with an underpowered rattly engine, I've decided to go turbo powered. Wish me luck as I'm making it up as I go...
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 22nd August 2021, 21:02
Replies: 5
Views: 5,406
Posted By Leadfoot
Got told that the selling of the jigs was due to...

Got told that the selling of the jigs was due to further development of the 5exi model by the new owners. Would have thought they'd have kept the jigs a bit longer in order to create a base from...
Forum: General Build Chat 1st April 2021, 12:35
Replies: 3
Views: 3,422
Posted By Leadfoot
I used Mannol 9910 to secure my windscreen and...

I used Mannol 9910 to secure my windscreen and headlights. That was two years ago and still holding...
Did not prep the paint edges. my logic is that if it sticks to glass, it won't have much...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 1st May 2020, 12:50
Replies: 8
Views: 2,557
Posted By Leadfoot
Volvo T5 engine. If I ever get around to another...

Volvo T5 engine. If I ever get around to another project, I would be looking at one of these. Even come dry-sumped as standard and 240BHP before any mapping. Nom nom.
Forum: General Build Chat 10th December 2019, 13:40
Replies: 4
Views: 2,526
Posted By Leadfoot
Without seeing the application and knowing the...

Without seeing the application and knowing the size of hole/s you're creating, it is difficult to advise but a slow spiral drill will be less likely to snatch I would think and it is also good for...
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 18th June 2019, 22:35
Replies: 27
Views: 27,593
Posted By Leadfoot
Never had problems with adjusting the ride height...

Never had problems with adjusting the ride height either too low or high (Gaz coilovers). My main issue was setting the height and maintaining a decent level of 'hardness'. Changed to 10.5" 300lb...
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 18th June 2019, 12:56
Replies: 27
Views: 27,593
Posted By Leadfoot
I run 195/50/R15 which I calculate has a total...

I run 195/50/R15 which I calculate has a total diameter of 576mm.
195/55/16 calculates at 620.9mm.
This is a difference of 44.9mm or to put it another way, your wall height from the wheel...
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 5th February 2019, 13:06
Replies: 7
Views: 6,661
Posted By Leadfoot
Noj/Bigrich, Re: Fixing point - Don't worry...

Noj/Bigrich,
Re: Fixing point - Don't worry about it, it's going to be my number one job as soon as I can get time to look at it!!!

Just kicking myself about why I accepted that set-up and never...
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 29th January 2019, 15:02
Replies: 7
Views: 6,661
Posted By Leadfoot
Seatbelt or Harness

I'm with you now (I think) and it's made me question my set-up.
The anchor point on my end is simply not fixed as per the attached 'old' photo.
This means it crosses my shoulder and not the lap....
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 29th January 2019, 12:45
Replies: 7
Views: 6,661
Posted By Leadfoot
Seatbelt or Harness

Hi Noj,
Hopefully the two pictures attached helps with the 'third' mounting point question.

I have seats that can take a four point harness but I think it would get very old for me quickly when...
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 30th October 2018, 12:42
Replies: 14
Views: 9,243
Posted By Leadfoot
Track rod end

I'm pretty sure that the Metro track rod ends I ordered (which didn't rattle on the threads as mentioned by Limpabit) were Quinton Hazell parts, Ref No. QR2381S
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 17th October 2018, 19:29
Replies: 14
Views: 9,243
Posted By Leadfoot
Steering rack

Hi Nick, take everything I say with a pinch of salt but...

I believe, based on the tie rod ends I bought for mine, that the steering rack is from a Metro.
I recently changed my 280mm steering...
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 9th June 2018, 23:36
Replies: 16
Views: 8,969
Posted By Leadfoot
The 645mm long Rover 25 nearside driveshaft fits...

The 645mm long Rover 25 nearside driveshaft fits fine and engages better than the brand new/old one (620mm) that was in. You called it in advance Rich :eusa_hand:
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 5th June 2018, 22:09
Replies: 16
Views: 8,969
Posted By Leadfoot
Thanks for the kind offer of support anyway. Much...

Thanks for the kind offer of support anyway. Much appreciated.
Don't know what the dimensional differences or mounting points are between the PG1 and R65. It was a thought that if my gearbox had...
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 4th June 2018, 18:45
Replies: 16
Views: 8,969
Posted By Leadfoot
No, it's the R65 I believe.

No, it's the R65 I believe.
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 4th June 2018, 16:30
Replies: 16
Views: 8,969
Posted By Leadfoot
Hi, the pick up points for the engine and gearbox...

Hi, the pick up points for the engine and gearbox are set by the chassis builder so I have no reason to think it's set too far one way from another. There is 40mm worth of sliding play in the...
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 3rd June 2018, 10:15
Replies: 16
Views: 8,969
Posted By Leadfoot
Driveshaft failure

Hi Limpabit, took the new driveshaft back out and stripped it down on the inner end to transfer this onto the old driveshaft, unfortunately the tri-bearings inner cage height is thicker and has a...
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 31st May 2018, 22:18
Replies: 16
Views: 8,969
Posted By Leadfoot
Driveshaft failure

Hi, can't see anything on the original but I did do a side to side comparison of old and new and the length was the same. That's why I couldn't understand today's immediate failure...
The 'original'...
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 31st May 2018, 20:49
Replies: 16
Views: 8,969
Posted By Leadfoot
Driveshaft failure

So today, after patching the gearbox, resetting the geo, making new engine mounts and fitting the new driveshaft, I got 6ft out of the garage and the driveshaft popped out straight away. Arrg!
So...
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 27th May 2018, 13:06
Replies: 16
Views: 8,969
Posted By Leadfoot
Nearside driveshaft

Having suffered a driveshaft failure coming back from Stoneleigh, I have now repaired the hole in the gearbox and fitted a new driveshaft. My issue is that the tri-bearing on the inner joint is very...
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 16th May 2018, 22:06
Replies: 22
Views: 14,827
Posted By Leadfoot
Hi limpabit, I'm assuming you administer the 5exi...

Hi limpabit, I'm assuming you administer the 5exi members map? If yes, can you add me in?
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 12th May 2018, 08:53
Replies: 22
Views: 14,827
Posted By Leadfoot
:Welcome aboard Noj :thumb:

:Welcome aboard Noj :thumb:
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 12th May 2018, 08:50
Replies: 22
Views: 14,827
Posted By Leadfoot
I've been looking at those but with a darker tint.

I've been looking at those but with a darker tint.
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 4th May 2018, 19:10
Replies: 6
Views: 3,800
Posted By Leadfoot
Thumbs up If you get there, introduce yourself. I owe some...

If you get there, introduce yourself. I owe some gratitude to the Madabout "hardcore members" who have posted good technical stuff that I have shamelessly used to help me with my project. Thanks are...
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