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121. Re: Inlet manifold - paint or powder coat? (score: 1): Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>; Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2000 17:39:26 -0400; HPC is a brand of high temp ceramic coating similar to Jet Hot Coating. Originally developed by the aerospace industry, it is used in many other areas, of interest to us, exhaust system components. I; /html/mgb-v8/2000-06/msg00012.html (9,971 bytes)
122. Re: Throttle Cable (score: 1): Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>; Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2000 20:25:01 -0400; Use a short piece of 1" x 1" angle bolted to the rear drivers side carb mounting bolt. The piece is pointed left to right, extending about 2" beyond the drivers side of the carb, with the upright leg; /html/mgb-v8/2000-06/msg00019.html (8,742 bytes)
123. Re: What other distributors will fit the 215? (score: 1): Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>; Date: Tue, 20 Jun 2000 18:46:07 -0400; For a year or so I ran an HEI dizzy from a Buick 350, 1978? in my 215. Just bolted in, no change to drive gear or anything else, so I would guess that any Buick small block v8 points dizzy would fit.; /html/mgb-v8/2000-06/msg00025.html (9,484 bytes)
124. VIRUS ALERT (score: 1): Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>; Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2000 17:51:11 -0400; Just opened a message from you, the 2nd one subject "what distributors fit, now top hose". This e-mail contained only an ex file to be clicked on, titled Happy 99.ex. DO NOT OPEN THIS FILE!!! It con; /html/mgb-v8/2000-06/msg00031.html (7,024 bytes)
125. wheels & tires (score: 1): Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>; Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2000 18:22:11 -0400; Does anyone know the actual offset for the stock Rostyle wheels, the 15 x 5.5 Panasports?- or any other popular 15" wheel used on a B? Jim Stuart; /html/mgb-v8/2000-06/msg00046.html (7,888 bytes)
126. Re: Another simple wheel question (score: 1): Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>; Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2000 21:07:26 -0400; Jim Stuart; /html/mgb-v8/2000-06/msg00048.html (7,355 bytes)
127. Re: Wheels & Tires (score: 1): Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>; Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2000 18:15:14 -0400; I can believe the 225's in front, as there is lots of room there. I had a set of 205/60/14's on 7" rims on my first V8 roadster, & it looked like I had lots of room to spare in front. Not so in the; /html/mgb-v8/2000-06/msg00051.html (9,964 bytes)
128. Re: Wheels & Tires (score: 1): Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>; Date: Wed, 28 Jun 2000 20:09:42 -0400; Anyone have info on 15" wheels? Jim Stuart; /html/mgb-v8/2000-06/msg00066.html (11,748 bytes)
129. Re: GM starter (score: 1): Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>; Date: Thu, 29 Jun 2000 01:31:48 -0400; I now have a combination of V8 MG car miles totaling over 400,000, all with Vega starters & D & D's aluminum nose. Half the miles were with a Buick/Olds combo, 10.75 to 1 compression. Used it in the; /html/mgb-v8/2000-06/msg00071.html (9,411 bytes)
130. Re: GM starter (score: 1): Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>; Date: Thu, 29 Jun 2000 20:38:19 -0400; Yes, as far as I know, this is typical of the Buick starter. It is, however, larger in diameter than the Vega model, & in some cases will not clear the frame fail. As an aside, to make starter insta; /html/mgb-v8/2000-06/msg00079.html (8,686 bytes)
131. Re: automatics? (score: 1): Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>; Date: Tue, 02 May 2000 22:56:34 -0400; I believe there was 1 automatic at the last V8 convention, behind a V6. When doing the planning for my V8 BGT, I had thought seriously about using an automatic trans, & had salvaged a usable unit fr; /html/mgb-v8/2000-05/msg00002.html (8,454 bytes)
132. Re: Thanks, maybe plugs? (score: 1): Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>; Date: Sun, 07 May 2000 22:03:27 -0400; RN12YC or RN11YC is correct for Rover heads, this is a long reach plug. Your Buick heads need the same plug in a short reach, sorry I can't remember the correct 2nd letter, J, I think. Check when yo; /html/mgb-v8/2000-05/msg00024.html (8,700 bytes)
133. Re: Buick 300 Water Pump Pulley? (score: 1): Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>; Date: Mon, 08 May 2000 20:30:57 -0400; One of the Chevy pulleys will work, usually found in chrome at the speed shops, but I don't remember if it is short or long water pump version. You will have to drill a new set of mounting holes as; /html/mgb-v8/2000-05/msg00033.html (8,630 bytes)
134. Re: First drive impressions and a question (score: 1): Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>; Date: Sat, 27 May 2000 23:06:16 -0400; Congrats on getting it running! A real blast, isn't it? Don't wait too long for those tires. Since you are geared pretty low, you might consider 15" wheels with 70 profile tires- get to the biggest; /html/mgb-v8/2000-05/msg00058.html (10,149 bytes)
135. Re: wipers and speakers (score: 1): Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>; Date: Sat, 01 Apr 2000 20:01:49 -0500; The speaker housing might make a nice touch. Give me a guess as to postage & I will send you a check. Thanks for sharing. I want to keep the late model collapsible steering column, so I "shrunk" the; /html/mgb-v8/2000-04/msg00001.html (10,040 bytes)
136. Re: Ratio adaptor (score: 1): Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>; Date: Sun, 02 Apr 2000 20:54:20 -0400; I had one made up at the local speedometer repair shop, but they are a dying breed. An alternative is a programmable electric speedo from VDO or other gauge manufacturer. Jim Stuart; /html/mgb-v8/2000-04/msg00003.html (7,441 bytes)
137. Re: wipers and speakers (score: 1): Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>; Date: Mon, 03 Apr 2000 18:29:45 -0400; I think Jack is using the early 2-speed, so the GT switch is fine. I am using the late 2-speed, but am using the late turn signal/wiper switch in a modified (shortened) plastic cowl. All I did was s; /html/mgb-v8/2000-04/msg00005.html (10,155 bytes)
138. Re: Fuel Pump Locations / Piping ?? (score: 1): Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>; Date: Wed, 05 Apr 2000 18:55:18 -0400; I found a fitting that went into the end of the banjo fitting at the end of the M/C & adapted to an A & N fitting & used Airquip hose to the HTOB. Airquip line is nice & flexible, will handle the pre; /html/mgb-v8/2000-04/msg00009.html (9,058 bytes)
139. Re: Yet another question, and a bargain some of you might want (score: 1): Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>; Date: Sun, 09 Apr 2000 20:39:30 -0400; The easier/cheaper solution involves a piece of copper or stainless pipe, 1-1/2" in diameter & 2 hose clamps. This will let you join 2 hoses to get the proper bends. Watch out for the bottom hose. I; /html/mgb-v8/2000-04/msg00016.html (8,936 bytes)
140. Re: Steering on CBB (score: 1): Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>; Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2000 20:54:34 -0400; A lot depends upon engine placement. James, what engine mounts are you using & what U-joint for the steering ? I have set back engine mounts, generally referred to as "air conditioning" or A/C mounts; /html/mgb-v8/2000-04/msg00027.html (9,609 bytes)

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