Larry Hoy wrote:
>
> Jim you're certainly the "expert" when it comes to MGB V8s but I thought
> maybe this would help. In general if you retard the spark the engine will
> run cooler. Maybe you ought to try to run as retarded as you can (no pun
> there Jim) and see what happens.
>
> Also all the vintage race guys use water wetter, that seems to help.
>
> Good luck.
>
> Larry Hoy, Denver, CO USA
> 1970 MGB Daily Driver ~ 1967 MGB Vintage Racer ~ 1969 MGB Undergoing V8
> conversion
> It's not how fast you go, it's how fast you go fast.
> http://home.cwix.com/~larryhoy@cwix.com/
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>
> > As the really hot weather has come, my BGT has started to run very hot.
> > It has not yet overheated, but only because I have found a place to get
> > off road & let it cool.
Jim, ck the head tork!!!!! I do this every 10,000 miles & yes the tork
is off 5 to 15 lbs. & Jim the more the timming is retarded the more heat
it will make, it has to have a good bit of over adv. to see a heating
problem. Jim my 4200 with the U-haul with ALL my parts dos'nt over
heat!!!!! OR my 4900!!!!!!!!! Glenn
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