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41. Re: trans , bellhousing questions - picture (score: 1): Author: "Carl Floyd" <cmfloyd@chartertn.net>; Date: Mon, 19 Apr 2004 11:15:28 -0400; Here's an Ebay auction with a picture that may help: T5 w Buick 215 V8 Bellhousing MGB Rover http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=247438384 6&category=33733 We may be ab; /html/mgb-v8/2004-04/msg00016.html (9,090 bytes)
42. Re: piston and balancer choice (score: 1): Author: "Carl Floyd" <cmfloyd@chartertn.net>; Date: Mon, 1 Mar 2004 12:09:56 -0500; I forgot to weigh in on the dampner part. Send the Fluid Dampner back and pony up the cash for an ATI Super Damper. It is a superior product. Carl F. choosing hypereutectic /// /// mgb-v8@autox.team; /html/mgb-v8/2004-03/msg00000.html (7,448 bytes)
43. Re: piston and balancer choice (score: 1): Author: "Carl Floyd" <cmfloyd@chartertn.net>; Date: Tue, 2 Mar 2004 10:15:50 -0500; I'm sure you will be fine with the Fluid Dampner. You wouldn't believe how many times my Camaro has seen 7000 RPM on a stock 8" dampner. :) James, <<ATI absorbs vibrations over a wider Good to know,; /html/mgb-v8/2004-03/msg00002.html (8,135 bytes)
44. Re: new piston prep (score: 1): Author: "Carl Floyd" <cmfloyd@chartertn.net>; Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2004 09:37:11 -0500; This opinion may be too late to help. When I built my 350 for my '68 Camaro, I sanded those sharp edges smooth with fine sandpaper. It's part of the piston prep. Carl F. corner of Any /// /// mgb-v8; /html/mgb-v8/2004-03/msg00014.html (7,978 bytes)
45. Re: balancing problem (score: 1): Author: "Carl Floyd" <cmfloyd@chartertn.net>; Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2004 21:42:52 -0500; Sounds like it's externally balanced to me. :) Carl F. TN (Chevy man) -- Balancing Differences The 1968-1979 302s (and all 289s/351Ws) used a 28 oz imbalance. The 1982-up 302s use a 50 oz imbalance.; /html/mgb-v8/2004-02/msg00047.html (10,831 bytes)
46. Re: balancing problem (score: 1): Author: "Carl Floyd" <cmfloyd@chartertn.net>; Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2004 21:42:52 -0500; Sounds like it's externally balanced to me. :) Carl F. TN (Chevy man) -- Balancing Differences The 1968-1979 302s (and all 289s/351Ws) used a 28 oz imbalance. The 1982-up 302s use a 50 oz imbalance.; /html/mgb-v8/2004-02/msg00048.html (10,837 bytes)
47. Re: piston choice (score: 1): Author: "Carl Floyd" <cmfloyd@chartertn.net>; Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2004 09:04:52 -0500; Another happy Keith Black hypereutectic piston Customer here. I run 'em in my 400 HP '68 Camaro. Speed shift at 6500, goes to over 7000 before it grabs. Great step up from cast piston without the cos; /html/mgb-v8/2004-02/msg00059.html (10,398 bytes)
48. Re: some observations (score: 1): Author: "Carl Floyd" <cmfloyd@chartertn.net>; Date: Sun, 7 Dec 2003 10:54:11 -0500; <<I have heard a lot of complaints about the excessively high pedal effort required to operate the HTOBs>> Maybe. That coupled with a much larger pressure plate. That's why I used a small clutch/ pre; /html/mgb-v8/2003-12/msg00019.html (10,232 bytes)
49. Re: some observations (score: 1): Author: "Carl Floyd" <cmfloyd@chartertn.net>; Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2003 12:07:43 -0500; Here's a link: http://www.britishv8.org/index2.htm Dan Masters is always looking for contributions. He is editor & certainly doesn't want to write it all himself. Without us pitching in and helping,; /html/mgb-v8/2003-12/msg00036.html (11,421 bytes)
50. Re: British V8 Newsletter (score: 1): Author: "Carl Floyd" <cmfloyd@chartertn.net>; Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2003 15:44:09 -0500; Congratulations. I wanted to wait until it was official. Thanks for stepping up to fill Kurt's & Dan's shoes. I hope there are many happy subscribers. I see no problem with charging for online copie; /html/mgb-v8/2003-12/msg00039.html (9,162 bytes)
51. Re: T-5 prices (score: 1): Author: "Carl Floyd" <cmfloyd@chartertn.net>; Date: Tue, 21 Oct 2003 08:00:44 -0400; I bought 2 Camaro V8 WC T-5s used 3-4 years ago. One is a '90, the other a '91. Both have the .63 overdrive. I paid $200 & $500. If you plan to use a Ford T-5, a NEW one can be had for a bit over $10; /html/mgb-v8/2003-10/msg00042.html (8,791 bytes)
52. Re: throw out bearings (score: 1): Author: "Carl Floyd" <cmfloyd@chartertn.net>; Date: Thu, 23 Oct 2003 08:01:13 -0400; Most MG enthusiasts swear by Castrol GT LMA for their clutch & brake hydraulic fluid. When I did my THOB (McLeod/Weber) I didn't even consider anything else. Great stuff. Carl V8 in /// /// mgb-v8@au; /html/mgb-v8/2003-10/msg00055.html (8,782 bytes)
53. Re: How crash-worthy is an MGB? (score: 1): Author: "Carl Floyd" <cmfloyd@chartertn.net>; Date: Thu, 23 Oct 2003 08:15:28 -0400; Don't know if this helps any, but you did mention horror stories. Rick Ingram sent this to me: <<Attached is a photo of the 1979 MGB that was involved in the fatal accident a couple of weekends ago i; /html/mgb-v8/2003-10/msg00056.html (9,463 bytes)
54. Re: Changing front springs (score: 1): Author: "Carl Floyd" <cmfloyd@chartertn.net>; Date: Mon, 8 Sep 2003 16:22:58 -0400; When I changed to shorter springs, I put the car on jack stands, loosened all the spring pan bolts, put a floor jack under the pan, then removed only the bolts toward the engine. The spring pan can t; /html/mgb-v8/2003-09/msg00016.html (8,172 bytes)
55. Re: Apple Hydraulics (score: 1): Author: "Carl Floyd" <cmfloyd@chartertn.net>; Date: Wed, 4 Jun 2003 17:05:34 -0400; If you need lever shocks rebuilt, avoid Apple Hyrdaulics. These folks are the ones to call: http://www.mailbag.com/users/nosimport/ "How World Wide Approaches Rebuilding Lever Shocks... First. What; /html/mgb-v8/2003-06/msg00017.html (10,002 bytes)
56. Re: Rear shocks? (score: 1): Author: "Carl Floyd" <cmfloyd@chartertn.net>; Date: Sun, 8 Jun 2003 11:27:26 -0400; << If you have any doubts about the stiffness of the levers you can get the uprated valves which are about 25% stiffer, and, I am told, excellent for performance applications.>> I spoke with Peter Ca; /html/mgb-v8/2003-06/msg00046.html (9,659 bytes)
57. Fw: Porsche 944 5-lug hubs. (score: 1): Author: "Carl Floyd" <cmfloyd@chartertn.net>; Date: Sun, 8 Jun 2003 11:28:29 -0400; <MGB-V8@autox.team.net>; hubs. /// /// 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! I; /html/mgb-v8/2003-06/msg00047.html (8,937 bytes)
58. Re: K & N Air Filter ? (score: 1): Author: "Carl Floyd" <cmfloyd@chartertn.net>; Date: Fri, 28 Jun 2002 16:54:57 -0400; That's the one that I (and quite a few others) am/are using, KNN-E-3740. Double check your clearance. It will work with a drop base air cleaner. I have a Buick 215 w/ stock 4 bbl manifold, Carter 50; /html/mgb-v8/2002-06/msg00056.html (8,715 bytes)
59. Oil pump end float (score: 1): Author: "Carl Floyd" <cmfloyd@chartertn.net>; Date: Thu, 23 May 2002 08:45:46 -0400; Hi guys! Can someone point me to an online source for the end float clearance for Buick 215 oil pump gears? Or if you just want to, blurt it out. :) I only have about 3K miles on my engine, but the o; /html/mgb-v8/2002-05/msg00063.html (7,415 bytes)
60. Re: Temp sensor position (score: 1): Author: "Carl Floyd" <cmfloyd@chartertn.net>; Date: Mon, 1 Jan 2007 09:41:24 -0500; I sent this a few days ago, but it didn't go thru. -- Barrie, As you saw at the British V8 Meet in Townsend this year, my car has a Glenn Towery driven fan. The stock twin fans are used for auxillary; /html/mgb-v8/2007-01/msg00000.html (6,092 bytes)

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