- 41. Wanted: MGC GT (score: 1)
- Author: "Dodd, Kelvin" <doddk@mossmotors.com>
- Date: Fri, 6 Dec 2002 09:18:28 -0800
- I drove my MGB race car to work today so it would have a chance to dry out after a rain storm last weekend. It's trailer is full of household stuff still from moving, so the poor thing has to sit in
- /html/mgb-v8/2002-12/msg00018.html (8,578 bytes)
- 42. RE: An Idea... (score: 1)
- Author: "Dodd, Kelvin" <doddk@mossmotors.com>
- Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2002 12:12:12 -0700
- James: Modified spindles are available from a couple of sources. Not cheap as the assembly must be stress relieved and crack tested. This is the hot ticket out on the east coast. I guess the Vintage
- /html/mgb-v8/2002-10/msg00017.html (7,362 bytes)
- 43. Distributor Choices (score: 1)
- Author: "Dodd, Kelvin" <doddk@mossmotors.com>
- Date: Wed, 4 Sep 2002 11:53:18 -0700
- Looking for information on distributor setups for the Rover 3.5L I've got an 80 Federal SD1 which has the original Lucas distributor with twin vacuum unit. The distributor is fitted with a Luminition
- /html/mgb-v8/2002-09/msg00007.html (7,912 bytes)
- 44. RE: Distributor Choices (score: 1)
- Author: "Dodd, Kelvin" <doddk@mossmotors.com>
- Date: Wed, 4 Sep 2002 12:55:45 -0700
- Excellent suggestions. Especially checking TDC, I hadn't heard of a problem but it's just good practice. thanks Kelvin. /// /// mgb-v8@autox.team.net mailing list /// Send admin requests to majordom
- /html/mgb-v8/2002-09/msg00010.html (8,004 bytes)
- 45. RE: Newbie in need of help (score: 1)
- Author: "Dodd, Kelvin" <doddk@mossmotors.com>
- Date: Mon, 16 Sep 2002 12:46:26 -0700
- I considered using an MGC shell, but the rarity and unique suspension design decided against. I figured chopping up a 75- shell was less of a heresy, and there was a better availability of informati
- /html/mgb-v8/2002-09/msg00028.html (8,653 bytes)
- 46. RE: Wheel spacers (score: 1)
- Author: "Dodd, Kelvin" <doddk@mossmotors.com>
- Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2002 10:03:42 -0700
- The nice gentleman at Winners Circle in Ohio had a good selection of correctly made spacers for the MGB. When I converted my 65 B to solid wheels I needed a couple of 3/4" spacers, and they had them
- /html/mgb-v8/2002-08/msg00044.html (7,798 bytes)
- 47. BOP Oil Pressure (score: 1)
- Author: "Dodd, Kelvin" <doddk@mossmotors.com>
- Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2002 12:55:49 -0700
- Question to the list. What is the normal operating oil pressures for a BOP V8? If pressure is low, is there a common problem, other than the usual engine bearing clearance? Engine in question is in a
- /html/mgb-v8/2002-06/msg00028.html (7,854 bytes)
- 48. RE: BOP Oil Pressure (score: 1)
- Author: "Dodd, Kelvin" <doddk@mossmotors.com>
- Date: Thu, 20 Jun 2002 14:49:24 -0700
- Many thanks to all for setting my mind at ease regarding engine oil pressure, or lack thereof. Looks like mine is working fine, though I think I will try a shim in the valve assy. Kelvin. Rover 3500
- /html/mgb-v8/2002-06/msg00035.html (7,665 bytes)
- 49. RE: Source for 4 spoke alloy rims? (score: 1)
- Author: "Dodd, Kelvin" <doddk@mossmotors.com>
- Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2002 11:23:55 -0800
- What you are describing sounds like the American Racing Brand Libre Design. They were popularized by Bob Sharp on his BRE Datsuns during the 70s. They have too much positive offset to fit the back o
- /html/mgb-v8/2002-02/msg00058.html (9,179 bytes)
- 50. RE: Audi/VW 1.8T into MGB (score: 1)
- Author: "Dodd, Kelvin" <doddk@mossmotors.com>
- Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2001 15:51:28 -0800
- When my Dodge Ram 2500 body falls to dust around it's Cummins Turbo Diesel engine, I'm going to look at fitting it into the MGB GT bodyshell sitting in the side yard. 300 HP, 500 ft/lbs of torque. S
- /html/mgb-v8/2001-12/msg00021.html (9,687 bytes)
- 51. RE: Diesel in MGB (score: 1)
- Author: "Dodd, Kelvin" <doddk@mossmotors.com>
- Date: Fri, 14 Dec 2001 11:03:55 -0800
- I'm glad that you did catch on that I was jesting. I guess the thread is somewhat pertinent to the list, as it is an alternative swap. There was a 78 MGB for sale on E-Bay a while ago that had a BMC
- /html/mgb-v8/2001-12/msg00026.html (8,621 bytes)
- 52. RE: Selling EFI System? (score: 1)
- Author: "Dodd, Kelvin" <doddk@mossmotors.com>
- Date: Fri, 28 Dec 2001 10:29:19 -0800
- Keep the parts together. Any chance of a list of "don'ts"? Kelvin Dodd Ventura, CA Too many projects, too little time. /// /// mgb-v8@autox.team.net mailing list /// Send admin requests to majordomo
- /html/mgb-v8/2001-12/msg00041.html (7,495 bytes)
- 53. Empty Trailer Heading East (score: 1)
- Author: "Dodd, Kelvin" <doddk@mossmotors.com>
- Date: Wed, 17 Oct 2001 11:33:57 -0700
- My apologies for a blatently capitalistic intrusion, but I promise any income will be used to offset British car running costs. I'm going to be towing a currently empty 18' enclosed tandem axle trail
- /html/mgb-v8/2001-10/msg00024.html (7,710 bytes)
- 54. RE: Broken motor mounts (score: 1)
- Author: "Dodd, Kelvin" <doddk@mossmotors.com>
- Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2001 11:05:17 -0700
- Paul: The only difference between the late 4 cylinder mount and the V8 mount is the stiffness of the rubber. It's very likely that you received a pair of 4 cylinder mounts by mistake from your suppl
- /html/mgb-v8/2001-08/msg00029.html (8,102 bytes)
- 55. FW: Fuel pump Update (score: 1)
- Author: "Dodd, Kelvin" <doddk@mossmotors.com>
- Date: Thu, 30 Aug 2001 16:33:03 -0700
- Get the fittings off a scrap late model MGB. The one with the pump mounted in the trunk. It uses regular rubber lines pushed onto banjos, rather than the threaded connectors to banjo used on the ear
- /html/mgb-v8/2001-08/msg00087.html (8,571 bytes)
- 56. RE: Fuel pump Update (score: 1)
- Author: "Dodd, Kelvin" <doddk@mossmotors.com>
- Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2001 15:27:19 -0700
- I think Neil is trying to get the car back on the road without replacing the braided fuel line and steel line to tank. On the original car the line from the tank has a threaded fitting that connects
- /html/mgb-v8/2001-08/msg00092.html (8,424 bytes)
- 57. RE: aluminum bonnet (score: 1)
- Author: "Dodd, Kelvin" <doddk@mossmotors.com>
- Date: Mon, 9 Jul 2001 16:05:12 -0700
- Clausager states that the change to steel was sometime in '69, but is unsure of the exact change point. I had a '70 B with an aluminium bonnet that appeared original, but who knows for certain. You
- /html/mgb-v8/2001-07/msg00011.html (8,313 bytes)
- 58. RE: Speedometer (score: 1)
- Author: "Dodd, Kelvin" <doddk@mossmotors.com>
- Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2001 08:48:20 -0700
- Thanks for the info. I'm doing a 5 speed into a Jag. this should help get the speedo calibration problems ironed out. Kelvin 78 MGB V8 slowly in process 66 3.8 S Supra 5 speed install in process ///
- /html/mgb-v8/2001-06/msg00051.html (7,701 bytes)
- 59. MGC Fiberglass Bonnet (score: 1)
- Author: "Dodd, Kelvin" <doddk@mossmotors.com>
- Date: Tue, 21 Nov 2000 09:53:06 -0800
- Hi folks: A couple of months ago, someone was looking for an MGC bonnet, possibly in fiberglass to cut up and scoop. I think they were in Denver, but my memory is a bit fuzzy. Carol at Taos Garage in
- /html/mgb-v8/2000-11/msg00045.html (7,498 bytes)
- 60. 3.9 Liter Liner Movement (score: 1)
- Author: "Dodd, Kelvin" <doddk@mossmotors.com>
- Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2000 15:33:50 -0700
- I was just given a Rover 3.9 Liter Long Block. Symptoms, the engine had hydraulic lock and water in the oil Dismantled, the head gaskets (steel shim) showed signs of blowing out into the water jacket
- /html/mgb-v8/2000-07/msg00031.html (7,242 bytes)
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