Leyland Marina E-Series Twin Cam
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Leyland Marina E-Series Twin Cam
Hi All from Australia.
I have an Australian Leyland Marina 1750 with an auto trans.
I was hoping to upgrade it a bit with 2 x SU HS6 carbs that I happen to have. I even have a twin carb inlet manifold from Lynx especially for E-Series engines and SU Carbs (see picture in link below)
https://www.lynxauto.com.au/nomad-1500- ... 1-3-4.html
Listed as a Leyland Nomad which had the e-series engine.
My issue is that the car has an existing one piece integrated inlet/exhaust manifold. SO to use my set-up I will need to find a separate exhaust manifold (or headers) that will fit the e-series engine. Of course I would be happy to get an original Leyland E-Series TC Model integrates manifold system but I just can't find one.
Now I know the other options include the Austin/Morris Maxi and the Austin Allegro.. The Allegro had a twin cam version and both had performance upgrade options that came with twin carb manifolds. Not sure if they had integrated manifolds but some research suggests they might be separate.
Let me know if you have any ideas.
Cheers
Bob
I have an Australian Leyland Marina 1750 with an auto trans.
I was hoping to upgrade it a bit with 2 x SU HS6 carbs that I happen to have. I even have a twin carb inlet manifold from Lynx especially for E-Series engines and SU Carbs (see picture in link below)
https://www.lynxauto.com.au/nomad-1500- ... 1-3-4.html
Listed as a Leyland Nomad which had the e-series engine.
My issue is that the car has an existing one piece integrated inlet/exhaust manifold. SO to use my set-up I will need to find a separate exhaust manifold (or headers) that will fit the e-series engine. Of course I would be happy to get an original Leyland E-Series TC Model integrates manifold system but I just can't find one.
Now I know the other options include the Austin/Morris Maxi and the Austin Allegro.. The Allegro had a twin cam version and both had performance upgrade options that came with twin carb manifolds. Not sure if they had integrated manifolds but some research suggests they might be separate.
Let me know if you have any ideas.
Cheers
Bob
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'74 Leyland Marina 1750 Super Sedan
'83 Ford Capri 2.8i
'82 Mercedes 280ce
'84 Holden Statesman Deville
'69 Alfa Romeo Spider
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Re: Leyland Marina E-Series Twin Cam
On a UK Maxi HL and twin carb Allegro they were separate parts. When converting Mini's to TC i have seen the original manifold cut up and just the exhaust part used
Dave
Dave
Re: Leyland Marina E-Series Twin Cam
Thanks Dave
Good to know there were indeed separate manifolds. I just tried UK ebay and other sites but can't find one yet. Will look at the cut down option but might be hard to integrate with the new inlet manifold as the ports are very close. Thanks again.
Bob
Good to know there were indeed separate manifolds. I just tried UK ebay and other sites but can't find one yet. Will look at the cut down option but might be hard to integrate with the new inlet manifold as the ports are very close. Thanks again.
Bob
BobbyV
Brisbane, Australia
'74 Leyland Marina 1750 Super Sedan
'83 Ford Capri 2.8i
'82 Mercedes 280ce
'84 Holden Statesman Deville
'69 Alfa Romeo Spider
'17 Tesla Model S 75D
Brisbane, Australia
'74 Leyland Marina 1750 Super Sedan
'83 Ford Capri 2.8i
'82 Mercedes 280ce
'84 Holden Statesman Deville
'69 Alfa Romeo Spider
'17 Tesla Model S 75D
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Re: Leyland Marina E-Series Twin Cam
The cast iron TC manifolds were prone to cracking. I've got the original manifold off my TC, which had cracked and been poorly welded, and was considered beyond repair. The exhaust portion of the manifold appears to be identical to the single carb manifold, but I don't think you could cut it up like a Mini manifold (which I did many years ago).
I think you have a few options :-
I think you have a few options :-
- Maxi or Allegro factory tubular manifold (very hard to find, prone to rust and crack)
- Maestro/Montego/Rover 200 R-series or S-series manifold (based on the E-series, pretty sure they have the same basic head and port spacing)
- there were extractors available from Sonic for the E-series (I would imagine not much chance of finding one now)
- get an extractor custom made
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Re: Leyland Marina E-Series Twin Cam
FYI
Maestro 1600 S-series manifold gasket
Marina 1750 manifold gasket
Here's a link to a Special Tuning manifold https://historicmarathonrallygroup.co.u ... -manifold/
Maestro 1600 S-series manifold gasket
Marina 1750 manifold gasket
Here's a link to a Special Tuning manifold https://historicmarathonrallygroup.co.u ... -manifold/
Bryan
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1972 Morris Marina 1750 TC Coupe "Ozzy"
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Re: Leyland Marina E-Series Twin Cam
Janspeed in the UK made a twin carb conversion kit for the Maxi and Allegro, with a combined manifold, listed in their 1974 catalogue.
Interesting that they also did two modified cylinder heads for the Maxi, a Stage 1 for the road and a G2 (Group 2?) for competition.
Interesting that they also did two modified cylinder heads for the Maxi, a Stage 1 for the road and a G2 (Group 2?) for competition.
Bryan
Auckland NZ
1972 Morris Marina 1750 TC Coupe "Ozzy"
Auckland NZ
1972 Morris Marina 1750 TC Coupe "Ozzy"
Re: Leyland Marina E-Series Twin Cam
Many thanks Bryan
Will definitely look at the R-Series options and investigate getting some extractors made.
I got this car because I learned to drive in one in Invercargill as a lad.
Cheers
Bob
Will definitely look at the R-Series options and investigate getting some extractors made.
I got this car because I learned to drive in one in Invercargill as a lad.
Cheers
Bob
BobbyV
Brisbane, Australia
'74 Leyland Marina 1750 Super Sedan
'83 Ford Capri 2.8i
'82 Mercedes 280ce
'84 Holden Statesman Deville
'69 Alfa Romeo Spider
'17 Tesla Model S 75D
Brisbane, Australia
'74 Leyland Marina 1750 Super Sedan
'83 Ford Capri 2.8i
'82 Mercedes 280ce
'84 Holden Statesman Deville
'69 Alfa Romeo Spider
'17 Tesla Model S 75D
Re: Leyland Marina E-Series Twin Cam
Bryan,
Thanks for your help on e-series manifolds.
Given your expertise I thought I would ask if you had any insites on why my fuel pump is on the rocker cover when others are down on the block. It's a Goss pump.
Cheers Bob.
Thanks for your help on e-series manifolds.
Given your expertise I thought I would ask if you had any insites on why my fuel pump is on the rocker cover when others are down on the block. It's a Goss pump.
Cheers Bob.
BobbyV
Brisbane, Australia
'74 Leyland Marina 1750 Super Sedan
'83 Ford Capri 2.8i
'82 Mercedes 280ce
'84 Holden Statesman Deville
'69 Alfa Romeo Spider
'17 Tesla Model S 75D
Brisbane, Australia
'74 Leyland Marina 1750 Super Sedan
'83 Ford Capri 2.8i
'82 Mercedes 280ce
'84 Holden Statesman Deville
'69 Alfa Romeo Spider
'17 Tesla Model S 75D
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Re: Leyland Marina E-Series Twin Cam
If you're referring to your '74, then I think it is one of the mods they did when they created the E6 for the P76. They moved the oil filter from the sump to the block, so I think they moved the fuel pump to the head at the same time.
My TC came with a later engine fitted, but with an electric fuel. I have circled what I think is a blanking plate where the fuel pump would have been on the cam cover. Marina Six with fuel pump on the cam cover
My TC came with a later engine fitted, but with an electric fuel. I have circled what I think is a blanking plate where the fuel pump would have been on the cam cover. Marina Six with fuel pump on the cam cover
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Re: Leyland Marina E-Series Twin Cam
It’s interesting that it’s got a remote servo, rather than the factory fit servo inline with the master cylinder. Did Leyland Australia really sell the Red 6 with no servo?
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Re: Leyland Marina E-Series Twin Cam
My parts book lists two different servos for the early Marina. From what I can find, the servo was an option on early 4-cylinder cars, but was standard on the facelifted 1750 and Six. Not sure if it ever became standard on the TC, I have driven one without a servo.
Aussie Marina specs
Aussie Marina specs
Bryan
Auckland NZ
1972 Morris Marina 1750 TC Coupe "Ozzy"
Auckland NZ
1972 Morris Marina 1750 TC Coupe "Ozzy"
Re: Leyland Marina E-Series Twin Cam
Just as an addition to this thread, the Maxi/Allegro exhaust has a big plate as a flange, which the carb manifold bolts onto
I believe with the Maxi/Allegro manifold there can be issues with the carbs hitting the inner wing as they come straight off the head instead of tilting upwards like the Marina manifold does. I'll find out one day when i fit mine.
I believe with the Maxi/Allegro manifold there can be issues with the carbs hitting the inner wing as they come straight off the head instead of tilting upwards like the Marina manifold does. I'll find out one day when i fit mine.
1973 Morris Marina Deluxe Coupe - 1750cc E Series - NZDM
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Re: Leyland Marina E-Series Twin Cam
Thanks KWS,
the photos will be useful when I go to my exhaust shop and ask them to magic something up. Alway fun when you realise the carb upgrade has cost more than the cost of buying the car!
Bob
the photos will be useful when I go to my exhaust shop and ask them to magic something up. Alway fun when you realise the carb upgrade has cost more than the cost of buying the car!
Bob
BobbyV
Brisbane, Australia
'74 Leyland Marina 1750 Super Sedan
'83 Ford Capri 2.8i
'82 Mercedes 280ce
'84 Holden Statesman Deville
'69 Alfa Romeo Spider
'17 Tesla Model S 75D
Brisbane, Australia
'74 Leyland Marina 1750 Super Sedan
'83 Ford Capri 2.8i
'82 Mercedes 280ce
'84 Holden Statesman Deville
'69 Alfa Romeo Spider
'17 Tesla Model S 75D
Re: Leyland Marina E-Series Twin Cam
I'd be interested to see how you get on. I think a nice set of headers coming off a flange plate would look awesome and shouldn't be too hard to do. The worst part is having to match the pipes to the square exhaust ports (you can see in the photos above they have squared off the ends of the pipe where it meets the plate).
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Re: Leyland Marina E-Series Twin Cam
I wonder if you could try making them "anti-reversion", without the squared off end? I recall that being the latest design for Mini extractors in the '80s, where there was a rectangular "stub" that matched the exhaust port profile, inside the larger round pipe, that was intended to prevent gases flowing back with long duration or high overlap cams.
Something like this...
Something like this...
Bryan
Auckland NZ
1972 Morris Marina 1750 TC Coupe "Ozzy"
Auckland NZ
1972 Morris Marina 1750 TC Coupe "Ozzy"