Re: V8 crowd slowing down?

["Paul T. Root" <ptroot@iaces.com>]

Dodd, Kelvin wrote:
> Keith:  (and other V8 enthusiasts)
>
> Not enough time to play, and too many other projects to take care of at
> the moment.  The workshop is up, wired, has air and lift, but now I need
> to work on the wife's side of the shop.  Priorities, priorities.
>
> V8 project status:
>
>
> MGB V8 Project:  Needs trans tunnel massage, engine trial fit so header
> holes can be cut, then some dog leg repair, and paint before assembly.
> Rover SD1:  Gotta change out the Holley secondary springs and replace
> the pump diaphragm.  The cam probably has some flat lobes, but the car
> is drivable and being used as backup daily driver.
> TR8:  Swap in the new starter, then reassemble and check out the fuel
> injection.  Gotta check to see if the car has fallen off the DMV records
> before getting the title changed to my name.  The car has been off the
> road since 95 and CA hits you with a wammy if you don't Non-Op register
> it.  No rush on this, as the B has priority.
So it will eventually drop from California's records and you can 
re-register it without penalty. California is so weird.

> 68 Morgan +8:  Have to install the front suspension crossmember and
> radiator to the new frame and figure out where the engine mounts set.
> Once that is done, then it's time to drop in a core powertrain so the
> firewall can be trimmed and the gearbox mounts fabricated.
So is the cross member ash, or just a 2x4? :-) sorry I couldn' resist. I
love Morgans.

> And if this isn't enough, I have to find the time to part out: two SD1s,
> a TR8, a 3500S and an MGB GT.  The partridge in the pear tree is
> optional.
Sounds like you're opening your own junk yard.

> Anyone want to come out to California for the holidays and help out?
>
>
> Very interested in the Mega Squirt and Hot Wire setup, lemme know how it
> goes together.  I've been collecting Hot Wire parts and some time want
> to pull the 4bbl off the Rover SD1 and go with the updated fuel
> injection.  
These look really cool.


> All the best
>
> Kelvin.
>
> We won't even discuss the MGC GTS or MGA/Miata Twincam

As to my project. Well, mine's in the dream stage. As it's been for 
years. :-) First, the 1800 has to die, and I have to decide to not 
rebuild it. Then, Overhaulin' has to come in and steal my car and drop
the V8 in it in a week. :-)

I'm also liking Mac Townsends idea of a Ford 4cylinder (Duratec) 
conversion. The Mega Squirt sounds like a great way to go on something 
like this.

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