1980 Marina 575 Van
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- MarinaCoupe
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Re: Maybe its karma..
The left hand ignition switch dates back to the Mk1 Marina, all models of Mk1s in the UK had left hand ignition switches.
Chris
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Re: Maybe its karma..
So you needed three left hands to get the thing started...
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Re: Maybe its karma..
Yup
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Always thought there was something strange about me...
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Re: Maybe its karma..
Key on the left, choke on the right, right foot on the "go" pedal Always worked for me, but then I am a bit strange too...Kilroy wrote:So you needed three left hands to get the thing started...
Any spare Coupe or E-series could be of interest to me. (PM replied)
Bryan
Auckland NZ
1972 Morris Marina 1750 TC Coupe "Ozzy"
Auckland NZ
1972 Morris Marina 1750 TC Coupe "Ozzy"
Re: Maybe its karma..
Nope.
In the van it is key on the left and choke on the left.
Both are obscured by the steering wheel.
You basically need to have one hand through the steering wheel to achieve any hint of action.
I have just fitted a Mk3 saloon steering column so I now have key on the right and choke on the left.
Its a breeze..
In the van it is key on the left and choke on the left.
Both are obscured by the steering wheel.
You basically need to have one hand through the steering wheel to achieve any hint of action.
I have just fitted a Mk3 saloon steering column so I now have key on the right and choke on the left.
Its a breeze..
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Re: Maybe its karma..
Must have been designed for one armed paper hangers. lol
My first Mini had the key in the dash, next to the choke. iirc someone had fitted a "twist to lock" choke cable, so it needed fewer hands to get things going. Just as well for an uncoordinated person like me...
My first Mini had the key in the dash, next to the choke. iirc someone had fitted a "twist to lock" choke cable, so it needed fewer hands to get things going. Just as well for an uncoordinated person like me...
Bryan
Auckland NZ
1972 Morris Marina 1750 TC Coupe "Ozzy"
Auckland NZ
1972 Morris Marina 1750 TC Coupe "Ozzy"
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Re: Maybe its karma..
UK Mk1s had the choke on the right in the switch panel.
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Re: Maybe its karma..
Same as the Aussies. So just a cost cutting exercise for the commercials?MarinaCoupe wrote:UK Mk1s had the choke on the right in the switch panel.
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Bryan
Auckland NZ
1972 Morris Marina 1750 TC Coupe "Ozzy"
Auckland NZ
1972 Morris Marina 1750 TC Coupe "Ozzy"
Re: Maybe its karma..
Moving right along.
I have made some progress on the engine which will be installed in the van - but there are still some issues to resolve.
As it was only partially assembled there were bits missing. I have sourced most of same from an engine block that I gave away to my friend who now has the Coupe body.
He kindly gave them back.
Cylinder head is now properly tightened down and valves adjusted.
Meanwhile, I have been assembling a mint rear axle of the saloon variety.
Have had this assembly hanging around for years - since the earthquakes stalled my progress on the previous 575 van.
I dragged out one of my spare rear axle assemblies and attempted to remove the hubs. No way Jose.
Having exhausted all of my arsenal of tools to do this - pullers - acetylene torch - 5lb hammer - I gave up and simply removed the backplates with halfshafts and bearings attached.
These were fitted into my long suffering mint housing, and all brake parts cleaned and derusted, and new wheel cylinders fitted.
I think we are ready for new gearing.!
Cool.
I have made some progress on the engine which will be installed in the van - but there are still some issues to resolve.
As it was only partially assembled there were bits missing. I have sourced most of same from an engine block that I gave away to my friend who now has the Coupe body.
He kindly gave them back.
Cylinder head is now properly tightened down and valves adjusted.
Meanwhile, I have been assembling a mint rear axle of the saloon variety.
Have had this assembly hanging around for years - since the earthquakes stalled my progress on the previous 575 van.
I dragged out one of my spare rear axle assemblies and attempted to remove the hubs. No way Jose.
Having exhausted all of my arsenal of tools to do this - pullers - acetylene torch - 5lb hammer - I gave up and simply removed the backplates with halfshafts and bearings attached.
These were fitted into my long suffering mint housing, and all brake parts cleaned and derusted, and new wheel cylinders fitted.
I think we are ready for new gearing.!
Cool.
Last edited by Kilroy on Sun Aug 28, 2016 7:15 am, edited 2 times in total.
Re: Maybe its karma..
Yep, my morning ritual in the colder weather in the ute - being a contortionist!Kilroy wrote:Nope.
In the van it is key on the left and choke on the left.
Both are obscured by the steering wheel.
You basically need to have one hand through the steering wheel to achieve any hint of action.
I have just fitted a Mk3 saloon steering column so I now have key on the right and choke on the left.
Its a breeze..
Luckily in temperatures above 10C I don't need the choke
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Re: Maybe its karma..
Hi Kilroy,
I note from your picture that the axle has landings for a rear anti roll bar, which vehicles had the rear ARB fitted please over there.
best wishes,
Brian
I note from your picture that the axle has landings for a rear anti roll bar, which vehicles had the rear ARB fitted please over there.
best wishes,
Brian
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2000 3 Ltr manual Jaguar 'S' type (love it)
1972 TC Marina Coupe (comfy everyday car)
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2000 3 Ltr manual Jaguar 'S' type (love it)
1972 TC Marina Coupe (comfy everyday car)
1961 3.8ltr MkII Jaguar (Back to carburretors)(A lot more comfy with correct springs)
Re: Maybe its karma..
Hi Brian.
Only Mk3 saloons had the rear anti roll bar - and they had 2-leaf springs.
The Estates, pickups and vans did not have the mounting points provided on the chassis rails - presumably because they had much sturdier rear springs.
The pickup and van have the heaviest springs of all, 4-leaf and much thicker cross section than anything else - similar to home market I imagine.
I shall fit the 4-leaf Estate springs - which were also used as "heavy duty" options on Mk2 saloons over here.
Because towbars are very popular in NZ, I imagine the HD rear spring options were popular.
More than half of the Mk2 saloons I have dismantled had the HD springs, but I have never seen any installed in Mk3's which all had the anti roll bars fitted.
Fortunately, the 4-leaf springs I have for the van have been reset to a 2" lower ride height.
So thats nice...
Oh - I have several rear anti roll bars spare if anyone is seriously looking for one.
Only Mk3 saloons had the rear anti roll bar - and they had 2-leaf springs.
The Estates, pickups and vans did not have the mounting points provided on the chassis rails - presumably because they had much sturdier rear springs.
The pickup and van have the heaviest springs of all, 4-leaf and much thicker cross section than anything else - similar to home market I imagine.
I shall fit the 4-leaf Estate springs - which were also used as "heavy duty" options on Mk2 saloons over here.
Because towbars are very popular in NZ, I imagine the HD rear spring options were popular.
More than half of the Mk2 saloons I have dismantled had the HD springs, but I have never seen any installed in Mk3's which all had the anti roll bars fitted.
Fortunately, the 4-leaf springs I have for the van have been reset to a 2" lower ride height.
So thats nice...
Oh - I have several rear anti roll bars spare if anyone is seriously looking for one.
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Re: Maybe its karma..
Do you have a spare set of rubbers for them too?
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