New from Canada

[michael47]

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.

[stevejgreen]

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.

[Blue Marlin]

Re: New from Canada

Hi, welcome to the club.

I have no roof or side screens either, a little fresh all year in Scotland

[michael47]

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.

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

[stevejgreen]

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.

[michael47]

Re: New from Canada

Thank You Very helpful
Michael

[michael47]

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

[dbazdavies]

Re: New from Canada

some pics would be nice especially the LHD conversion !!

[michael47]

Re: New from Canada

IMG_2357_Fotor.jpg
Will try to post pic

[michael47]

Re: New from Canada

IMG_2350_Fotor.jpg

[Blue Marlin]

Re: New from Canada

Looks good, like the colour scheme

[michael47]

Re: New from Canada

Looks good, like the colour scheme

Thank you credit goes to previous owner/builder Peter B