- 21. Re: Anti-Seize Compound for Aluminum (score: 1)
- Author: David Kernberger <dkern@napanet.net>
- Date: Sun, 22 Dec 2002 15:41:14 -0800
- Jeff, Long ago, when GM was building the first 215s, a so-called "Special Thread Lubricant" was recommended and supplied by GM. It looked like a thick black syrup and in no way resembled modern anti
- /html/mgb-v8/2002-12/msg00043.html (8,699 bytes)
- 22. Re: Oil research (score: 1)
- Author: David Kernberger <dkern@napanet.net>
- Date: Fri, 23 Aug 2002 20:56:12 -0700
- James and the group, From what I think I know, I would say that this information is right on the money. The 2 key issues involved in "Hypoid" gears are: 1) the lowered driveline in relation to the c
- /html/mgb-v8/2002-08/msg00034.html (11,768 bytes)
- 23. Re: A real automotive puzzler (score: 1)
- Author: David Kernberger <dkern@napanet.net>
- Date: Mon, 3 Jun 2002 21:08:30 -0700
- I can't imagine how this might help but I could'nt help noticing these cylinder numbers are every other one in the firing order, which is 1 8 4 3 6 5 7 2. Does that suggest anything??? Regards, Dave
- /html/mgb-v8/2002-06/msg00011.html (10,062 bytes)
- 24. Re: piston question (score: 1)
- Author: David Kernberger <dkern@napanet.net>
- Date: Tue, 7 May 2002 12:34:57 -0700
- Jim B. Jim, It refers to the particular aluminum alloy of which the piston is made. An excess of silicon, the main alloying element, is used. The excess silicon "precipitates" out and adds very desi
- /html/mgb-v8/2002-05/msg00018.html (8,396 bytes)
- 25. Re: Piston Options (score: 1)
- Author: David Kernberger <dkern@napanet.net>
- Date: Tue, 7 May 2002 12:42:09 -0700
- The 2 best places I know of which have lots of information already laid out nice and neat are the D & D catalog you already mentioned and the March, 1985 Hot Rod Magazine article. The Mag article co
- /html/mgb-v8/2002-05/msg00019.html (8,845 bytes)
- 26. Re: Oil Slinger (score: 1)
- Author: David Kernberger <dkern@napanet.net>
- Date: Wed, 8 May 2002 17:23:43 -0700
- To my way of thinking it makes sense to use the slinger every time, because it might reduce the amount of oil to reach the seal. Don't know what others may think. Do Rover engines come with a slinge
- /html/mgb-v8/2002-05/msg00025.html (9,781 bytes)
- 27. Re: Buick Block with Olds Heads (score: 1)
- Author: David Kernberger <dkern@napanet.net>
- Date: Fri, 24 May 2002 17:38:24 -0700
- You have it just exactly backwards. My guess is that the Buick chamber was cast, and then finish-machined. Dave K. -- /// /// mgb-v8@autox.team.net mailing list /// Send admin requests to majordomo@a
- /html/mgb-v8/2002-05/msg00068.html (8,143 bytes)
- 28. Bob Hyclack (score: 1)
- Author: David Kernberger <dkern@napanet.net>
- Date: Mon, 15 Apr 2002 18:57:37 -0700
- To Bob Hyclack if you are out there--please give me your email address so I can ask you a question or 2 about an engine build you were doing which was described in the V8 newsletter awhile back. Tha
- /html/mgb-v8/2002-04/msg00029.html (6,920 bytes)
- 29. Re: 300 heads (score: 1)
- Author: David Kernberger <dkern@napanet.net>
- Date: Mon, 15 Apr 2002 18:31:00 -0700
- Curtis, Thanks for the response but it does not address the question that Jon and I have asked. That question is how to get the 215 valley cover/manifold gasket to match the intake ports on the 300
- /html/mgb-v8/2002-04/msg00030.html (9,478 bytes)
- 30. 294 stroker questions (score: 1)
- Author: David Kernberger <dkern@napanet.net>
- Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2002 20:56:27 -0700
- To the groups, I have been studying the writeup of the 294 CID stroker engine in the Sep-Dec, 2001 issue of the British V8 Newsletter. It is an excellent formula and a logical update to the 289 reci
- /html/mgb-v8/2002-04/msg00040.html (7,868 bytes)
- 31. Volvo pistons (score: 1)
- Author: David Kernberger <dkern@napanet.net>
- Date: Tue, 19 Mar 2002 20:24:42 -0800
- To the group, A few weeks back, Steve Mines posted some information on his Olds 215 engine in a Datsun 510 car. One thing that caught my interest was the use of Volvo pistons in the engine build. He
- /html/mgb-v8/2002-03/msg00028.html (7,582 bytes)
- 32. Re: Volvo Pistons (score: 1)
- Author: David Kernberger <dkern@napanet.net>
- Date: Wed, 20 Mar 2002 18:37:51 -0800
- 3/20/02--First day of Spring-- Curtis, I have the article also--thanks for your offer of copies. Also I am aware of the 4.0 and 4.6 liter Rover options. I am interested, however, in all the informati
- /html/mgb-v8/2002-03/msg00033.html (8,894 bytes)
- 33. Re: 4bbl intake (score: 1)
- Author: David Kernberger <dkern@napanet.net>
- Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2002 18:41:42 -0800
- Larry, They have somewhat different markings on them but, otherwise I believe they are completely interchangable and functionally equivalent in every way. Regards, Dave Kernberger -- /// /// mgb-v8@
- /html/mgb-v8/2002-02/msg00005.html (8,300 bytes)
- 34. Dwell/gap (score: 1)
- Author: David Kernberger <dkern@napanet.net>
- Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2002 18:24:59 -0800
- To the group, One more thing about dwell and point gap--As dwell is increased, ignition timing is retarded. As dwell is decreased, timing is advanced. This means that normal wear on the point rubbing
- /html/mgb-v8/2002-02/msg00014.html (7,706 bytes)
- 35. Re: Dwell/gap (score: 1)
- Author: David Kernberger <dkern@napanet.net>
- Date: Sat, 9 Feb 2002 16:02:08 -0800
- Oops!!--"Right you are--should be "3) Retard the ignition timing." Sorry, Dave K. -- /// /// mgb-v8@autox.team.net mailing list /// Send admin requests to majordomo@autox.team.net /// Send list posti
- /html/mgb-v8/2002-02/msg00017.html (8,559 bytes)
- 36. Re: Points Gap (score: 1)
- Author: David Kernberger <dkern@napanet.net>
- Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2002 18:33:06 -0800
- Amen--Dwell and gap are related in this way--As 1 increases, the other decreases. To increase dwell, you must reduce the gap. To decrease dwell, you must increase the gap. A high reading on your dwel
- /html/mgb-v8/2002-01/msg00025.html (9,333 bytes)
- 37. ebay search problem (score: 1)
- Author: David Kernberger <dkern@napanet.net>
- Date: Mon, 9 Jul 2001 17:47:51 -0700
- Hello all, When I do a search in ebay and get a long list of results, it is automatically broken down into "pages" of about 50 items each. It is possible to move to each succeeding page by clicking
- /html/mgb-v8/2001-07/msg00012.html (7,329 bytes)
- 38. ebay search problem (score: 1)
- Author: David Kernberger <dkern@napanet.net>
- Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2001 18:50:11 -0700
- Hello all, Received 2 replies but to no avail. The question remains. In case it makes any difference, I am using a Macintosh computer and Netscape Navigator. Regards, David Kernberger -- 7/9/01 Hell
- /html/mgb-v8/2001-07/msg00021.html (7,602 bytes)
- 39. Bushing metal (score: 1)
- Author: David Kernberger <dkern@napanet.net>
- Date: Sun, 1 Apr 2001 13:49:29 -0800
- Hello group, One of my ideas (actually from Hardcastle's book) is to adapt Volvo rocker arms to the Buick/Rover engine. This would necessitate me making my own rocker arm bushings to fit the smaller
- /html/mgb-v8/2001-04/msg00000.html (6,656 bytes)
- 40. Re: Pertronix vs Mallory Magnetic (score: 1)
- Author: David Kernberger <dkern@napanet.net>
- Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2001 17:21:47 -0800
- Jim, and the group, I agree regarding the reliability and simplicity of the Pertonix system. While I am currently using it only on another make of car (4-cylinder), it certainly appears to be a good
- /html/mgb-v8/2001-03/msg00024.html (8,801 bytes)
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