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    Hi
    I have just purchased a Marlin LHD roadster first on the road in 1994,it is MGB powered and seems to have a triumph gearbox with O/D in 3rd and 4th..It has no top of side curtains witch I would like to change as spring and fall can be rather brisk here.I also drive a 1953 Moggie with a 1275 and disc brakes.I have admired Marlins for years and ca not believe my luck in finding one.

  • #2
    Re: New from Canada

    If it has a Triumph gearbox it is highly likely it has a Marina B series engine, very similar to an MGB but subtly different.

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    • #3
      Re: New from Canada

      Hi, welcome to the club.

      I have no roof or side screens either, a little fresh all year in Scotland
      Stumbling around in the dark
      Marina based SWB roadster
      Alfa Romeo 1750 with 5 speed box

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      • #4
        Re: New from Canada

        Originally posted by stevejgreen View Post
        If it has a Triumph gearbox it is highly likely it has a Marina B series engine, very similar to an MGB but subtly different.
        subtly different? How different? I remember Marinas having a single carb ,Mine has a single downdraft weber which I think was a necessity do to LHD steering column .How does one tell the difference between a MGB and Marina block? I am guessing it is a Marina as there is lots of Marina parts on the car.
        Thanks
        Michael

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        • #5
          Re: New from Canada

          Marina, mechanical fuel pump, MGB electric. Starter motor, Oil filter, Backplate, flywheel, clutch etc. Not everything is obvious.
          Not a real problem just beware if ordering parts.

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          • #6
            Re: New from Canada

            Thank You Very helpful
            Michael

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            • #7
              Re: New from Canada

              Wow picked up car this AM and spent the day driving it . It looks beautiful inside and out, the BMC B series engine pulls well only problem is the gearbox even double clutching it catches going into 3rd and most of the time it won't downshift from 4th into 3rd I guess I should go to the roadster forum and post the problem , Even with the gearbox problem I am a very happy owner

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              • #8
                Re: New from Canada

                some pics would be nice especially the LHD conversion !!

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                • #9
                  Re: New from Canada

                  IMG_2357_Fotor.jpg
                  Will try to post pic

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                  • #10
                    Re: New from Canada

                    IMG_2350_Fotor.jpg

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                    • #11
                      Re: New from Canada

                      Looks good, like the colour scheme
                      Stumbling around in the dark
                      Marina based SWB roadster
                      Alfa Romeo 1750 with 5 speed box

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                      • #12
                        Re: New from Canada

                        Originally posted by Blue Marlin View Post
                        Looks good, like the colour scheme
                        Thank you credit goes to previous owner/builder Peter B

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