- 21. Re: [Mgb-v8] Spark Plugs for Rover V8 (score: 1)
- Author: James Bown <jaguarsandrail@hotmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 8 Jul 2009 23:19:39 -0600
- I've run all three brands and I can't see any difference in performance or 0-60 times, MPG, I haven't seen them vary from brand to brand. I know others have strongly held opinions on the issue, with
- /html/mgb-v8/2009-07/msg00006.html (9,183 bytes)
- 22. Re: [Mgb-v8] Two Questions (score: 1)
- Author: James Bown <jaguarsandrail@hotmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 10 Sep 2009 06:38:53 -0600
- I once had a copy of "Peterson's Engine Swapping Guide". If I recall correctly it had some wonderful info about pinion angles and positions. Sorry I can't put my hands on it right now. Someone else m
- /html/mgb-v8/2009-09/msg00003.html (7,974 bytes)
- 23. Re: [Mgb-v8] Holley vs Edelbrock (score: 1)
- Author: James Bown <jaguarsandrail@hotmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 4 May 2010 09:53:35 -0600
- I have run both the Holley 390 and Edelbrock 500 on my 215 Buicks. I have also run both a Holley and Edelbrock (properly sized) on a Ford 351 in a boat. Also I have had Holleys and Edelbrocks (and lo
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- 24. Re: [Mgb-v8] Holley vs Edelbrock (score: 1)
- Author: James Bown <jaguarsandrail@hotmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 5 May 2010 18:31:47 -0600
- Well put, "Holley for umph, Edel for smooth". Usually the Edel, right out of the box, is way way too rich. Perhaps 'Kent changed the jets and rods? Jim, It is as I had read in a few places. Holley fo
- /html/mgb-v8/2010-05/msg00004.html (9,804 bytes)
- 25. Re: [Mgb-v8] Wheel nut torque (score: 1)
- Author: James Bown <jaguarsandrail@hotmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 17 May 2010 21:52:37 -0600
- It is very annoying how the tire dealers do such quick and messy work. I have taken to showing up with a torque wrench and asking if I can go out in the shop to tighten up the nuts. Usually just aski
- /html/mgb-v8/2010-05/msg00010.html (7,705 bytes)
- 26. Re: [Mgb-v8] Electrical question (score: 1)
- Author: James Bown <jaguarsandrail@hotmail.com>
- Date: Sat, 9 Apr 2011 00:03:26 -0600
- A year or so ago I put the battery in backwards (reversed polarity) in a 215 Buick powered vehicle. What a mess that made. It has a battery disconnect switch, which was off. I accidently put the batt
- /html/mgb-v8/2011-04/msg00008.html (11,398 bytes)
- 27. [Mgb-v8] Carter 400 CFM (score: 1)
- Author: James Bown <jaguarsandrail@hotmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 16 Aug 2011 23:37:28 -0600
- I am interested in running a Carter 400 CFM (model 9400) carb on a stock Buick 215 V8. I am wondering if any of you have suggestions for jetting this carb for the 215? I know that there are both jets
- /html/mgb-v8/2011-08/msg00000.html (6,104 bytes)
- 28. Re: [Mgb-v8] [Buick-rover-v8] Edelbrock 500 at high altitude (score: 1)
- Author: James Bown <jaguarsandrail@hotmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 6 Dec 2011 21:15:55 -0700
- I took a stab at deciding where the RPI settings fall on the Edelbrock chart and then went one step leaner. Seems to run fine. But since it is really cold out it will be spring before I really get it
- /html/mgb-v8/2011-12/msg00001.html (9,538 bytes)
- 29. Re: [Mgb-v8] Batteries (score: 1)
- Author: James Bown <jaguarsandrail@hotmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2013 21:19:51 -0600
- The original message brought into question batteries from Sears, Walmart, K-Mart, etc.Those stores and others get their batteries from Johnson Controls.This blurb regarding Johnson Controls is intere
- /html/mgb-v8/2013-10/msg00002.html (8,949 bytes)
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