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21. Re: Edelbrock: Carter)carb (score: 1)
Author: "bown" <bown@concentric.net>
Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2001 01:17:17 -0600
I mostly agree with what Jim Stuart has said. I think that the Carter/Edelbrock/Weber 4-barrel is a superior street and mild performance carb. However for all out power a finely tuned Holley is bette
/html/mgb-v8/2001-08/msg00033.html (10,422 bytes)

22. Re: From: "bown" <bown@concentric.net> (score: 1)
Author: "bown" <bown@concentric.net>
Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2001 20:00:07 -0600
Is the British V8 newsletter an "on-line" thing, or does it come in the mail? Jim B. custom these, /// /// mgb-v8@autox.team.net mailing list /// Send admin requests to majordomo@autox.team.net ///
/html/mgb-v8/2001-08/msg00038.html (7,561 bytes)

23. Fw: Low compresion (score: 1)
Author: "bown" <bown@concentric.net>
Date: Sat, 28 Jul 2001 00:01:28 -0600
etc.) oil exactly /// /// mgb-v8@autox.team.net mailing list /// Send admin requests to majordomo@autox.team.net /// Send list postings to mgb-v8@autox.team.net /// Edit your replies! If they include
/html/mgb-v8/2001-07/msg00053.html (8,712 bytes)

24. Re: flywheel question (score: 1)
Author: "bown" <bown@concentric.net>
Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2001 00:13:07 -0600
I didn't see this message come across the 215 list. I think you will find that an original 215 flywheel is worth what ever someone is willing to pay. It is still possible to buy a new flywheel for a
/html/mgb-v8/2001-06/msg00008.html (8,087 bytes)

25. Re: It "sputters" (score: 1)
Author: "bown" <bown@concentric.net>
Date: Tue, 15 May 2001 21:32:03 -0600
I had similar troubles, except the carb was a Holley 390. The problem turned out to be insufficient output from the accelerator pump. The pump squirted well enough when the pedal was rapidly put down
/html/mgb-v8/2001-05/msg00032.html (8,850 bytes)

26. Re: Fuel Filler Hose (score: 1)
Author: "bown" <bown@concentric.net>
Date: Sun, 15 Apr 2001 11:16:56 -0600
On various projects that I have done in the past I have had similar troubles. The fuel tank has to be relocated and then the filler tubes and pipes no longer fit. I have purchased approved fuel fille
/html/mgb-v8/2001-04/msg00019.html (8,325 bytes)

27. Re: Tire circumference (score: 1)
Author: "bown" <bown@concentric.net>
Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2001 12:59:29 -0700
Hello All, Once when trying to get a speedometer to read correctly I came to the realization that the tires grow some at highway speeds due to centrifical force. My careful calculation would never qu
/html/mgb-v8/2001-02/msg00003.html (9,265 bytes)

28. Re: Jack Emery -- God, I loved your reply (score: 1)
Author: "bown" <bown@concentric.net>
Date: Sat, 10 Feb 2001 21:03:32 -0700
What are the two electric water pumps that are availaible? [This message delayed, as it needed manual intervention by the list administrator. mjb.] /// /// mgb-v8@autox.team.net mailing list /// Send
/html/mgb-v8/2001-02/msg00065.html (7,555 bytes)

29. suspension (score: 1)
Author: "bown" <bown@concentric.net>
Date: Thu, 4 Jan 2001 00:00:07 -0700
I am looking for an IRS (independent rear suspension) assembly (axles, diff, brakes, springs, etc) for a project. This could be a Corvette or Jaguar unit. Do you know of anyone who might have one for
/html/mgb-v8/2001-01/msg00014.html (6,804 bytes)

30. Re: Carb (score: 1)
Author: "bown" <bown@concentric.net>
Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2001 23:31:40 -0700
Are you going to be using a PCV on your engine? If not: how do you plan on venting the crankcase? I would think that you do want to use a PCV and it would connect to the PCV port. A nice brass plug
/html/mgb-v8/2001-01/msg00076.html (10,373 bytes)

31. Re: Carb (score: 1)
Author: "bown" <bown@concentric.net>
Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2001 11:35:39 -0700
Yes, PCV is "Positive Crankcase Ventilation". Somewhere the engine has a PCV valve. The PCV port goes to that valve, and the other end of that valve goes to the crankcase. My experience is mostly wit
/html/mgb-v8/2001-01/msg00078.html (13,214 bytes)

32. Re: Progress Report - The Hood Shuts!! (score: 1)
Author: "bown" <bown@concentric.net>
Date: Sun, 21 Jan 2001 10:54:00 -0700
It looks good! All it needs now are some nice finned offy valve covers. Regards, Jim B. /// /// mgb-v8@autox.team.net mailing list /// Send admin requests to majordomo@autox.team.net /// Send list po
/html/mgb-v8/2001-01/msg00086.html (10,735 bytes)

33. Re: flywheel question (score: 1)
Author: "bown" <bown@concentric.net>
Date: Sun, 21 Jan 2001 00:27:01 -0700
Any good machine shop should be able to remove the extra ring from the Buick 215 Flywheel (thus making it like the Oldsmobile 215 flywheel). Larger machine shops that do engine work should be able to
/html/mgb-v8/2001-01/msg00096.html (7,446 bytes)

34. RE: Starters (score: 1)
Author: "bown" <bown@concentric.net>
Date: Fri, 8 Dec 2000 21:27:33 -0700
I was just trying to figure out why the Rover Starter doesn't fit? Does it interfere with the GM bell housing? Jim Bown If it's a GM bellhousing you need a GM starter. Larry Hoy
/html/mgb-v8/2000-12/msg00018.html (8,250 bytes)

35. RE: Buick Flywheel Pressure Plate Bolt Size? (score: 1)
Author: "Jim Bown" <bown@concentric.net>
Date: Wed, 15 Nov 2000 23:04:05 -0700
They are "5/16-18 X 7/8. The original GM part number was 1164332 (part number courtesy of David Kernberger). I recently purchased and successfully used a set of Mr. Gasket pressure plate bolts on my
/html/mgb-v8/2000-11/msg00028.html (8,814 bytes)

36. RE: BV-8 meet (score: 1)
Author: "Bown" <Bown@concentric.net>
Date: Sun, 19 Nov 2000 12:19:51 -0700
There may or may not be. The votes are being recounted. Hi, Did I hear someone say there was a BV-8 meet in Florida coming up in the summer of 2001 ? If so, where and when? Not that I will be ready.
/html/mgb-v8/2000-11/msg00032.html (7,467 bytes)

37. RE: Pilot bearing location (score: 1)
Author: "Jim Bown" <bown@concentric.net>
Date: Tue, 21 Nov 2000 10:35:54 -0700
End of the Crankshaft I hate to sound stupid, but it has been a while since I have pulled a transmission. Does the pilot bearing that the end of the transmission input shaft goes in to fit in the cen
/html/mgb-v8/2000-11/msg00047.html (8,520 bytes)

38. RE: Heat Insulation -<G> (score: 1)
Author: "Jim Bown" <bown@concentric.net>
Date: Tue, 21 Nov 2000 10:43:22 -0700
Summit Racing sells some Header wrapping tape. We have used it with good results on other types of vehicles. It seems to do what it is intended to do, which is to reduce the engine compartment temp w
/html/mgb-v8/2000-11/msg00048.html (9,324 bytes)

39. RE: Pilot bearing location (score: 1)
Author: "Jim Bown" <bown@concentric.net>
Date: Tue, 21 Nov 2000 10:39:29 -0700
Jim S., Does the S10 pressure plate work with a 215 Buick using a stock 62 Buick 4-speed? What is the diameter of the S10 clutch disk? Regards, Jim B. --Original Message-- From: owner-mgb-v8@autox.te
/html/mgb-v8/2000-11/msg00053.html (9,307 bytes)

40. RE: T% Words of Wisdom (score: 1)
Author: "Bown" <Bown@concentric.net>
Date: Thu, 23 Nov 2000 20:03:19 -0700
I recently replaced the front transmission seal on a Saginaw 4-speed that I use behind one of my Buick 215's. The seal is pressed into the back side of the bearing retainer. --Original Message-- From
/html/mgb-v8/2000-11/msg00065.html (10,338 bytes)

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