thanks Jim, but I am well beyond that. My car is running and only lacks the
driveshaft to be done.
james
----- Original Message -----
From: Jim Stuart <vze3swyy@verizon.net>
To: 'james' <jamesnazarian@netzero.net>; 'MGB-V8' <MGB-V8@autox.team.net>
Sent: 01 May, 2002 4:03 PM
Subject: RE: intake manifold
> James-
>
> Sounds like the engine is where it should be. Now, is it as low as it can
> be? The top edge of the metal base for the rubber puck at the frame rail
> should be slightly below the top edge of the frame rail. If not, loosen
the
> nut inside the frame mount. Find a long steel rod, or piece of steel angle
> and apply a BFH to the top end, with the bottom resting on the base of the
> rubber puck. You can usually gain fractional inches, going from 1 side to
> another. An additional benefit is that this puts the rubber in
compression,
> & extends the life of the rubber puck. When the engine torque twists the
> engine in the mounts, they uncompress rather than stretch. A small point
> unless you have to replace the driver's side rubber in 20,000 miles.
>
> Jim Stuart
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