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161. Re: New Body, New Questions (score: 1)
Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
Date: Mon, 31 Jan 2000 18:19:40 -0500
Suggest poly pads, not rubber, for all suspension parts. They seem to last forever and do not hurt the ride, IMHO. The dash wiring is a little different for the '73 & '77. You may wish to use the '7
/html/mgb-v8/2000-01/msg00030.html (10,873 bytes)

162. Re: Hesitation (score: 1)
Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
Date: Sat, 18 Dec 1999 22:42:00 -0500
You could have had a Carter..... Jim Stuart
/html/mgb-v8/1999-12/msg00036.html (8,036 bytes)

163. aluminum radiators (score: 1)
Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
Date: Mon, 27 Dec 1999 18:21:52 -0500
As I build yet another bastard, spurious MGB V8, to the continuing horror of my local club, I come again to radiators. The rad in my GT is a high efficiency 4 row, extra long copper & brass thing, &
/html/mgb-v8/1999-12/msg00040.html (6,982 bytes)

164. Re: Cooling system (score: 1)
Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
Date: Mon, 27 Dec 1999 23:12:49 -0500
You are exactly correct as to the source of most of our cooling problems. The larger V8 limits airflow even more than the 4 cyl, and when you add headers that radiate heat, not contain it as the cas
/html/mgb-v8/1999-12/msg00043.html (9,148 bytes)

165. Re: 300 head opinions (score: 1)
Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
Date: Mon, 01 Nov 1999 23:51:06 -0500
The 300 heads will lower your compression to about 8.00 : 1, fine if you are running a supercharger or only have 82 octane gas to burn. They also have a larger combustion chamber diameter than the 21
/html/mgb-v8/1999-11/msg00005.html (8,447 bytes)

166. Re: Quick fan / radiatior question (score: 1)
Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
Date: Fri, 05 Nov 1999 00:14:41 -0500
Forget the fans, but get the radiator if it is 1977 or later. Bring a sawsall, & cut out the radiator side mounts. I like the power assisted brakes & installed them on my '74. You will need the compl
/html/mgb-v8/1999-11/msg00012.html (9,293 bytes)

167. Re: mgb-v8 new project/new to list (score: 1)
Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
Date: Thu, 11 Nov 1999 19:25:36 -0500
While almost any rear can be narrowed, & the 3.08 : 1 gears are the most common choice when running 14" wheels, the TR axle may not be the best choice. Ideally, you find a 3.07 or 3.330 rear from an
/html/mgb-v8/1999-11/msg00021.html (8,965 bytes)

168. Re: mgb-v8 new project/new to list (score: 1)
Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
Date: Thu, 11 Nov 1999 22:59:58 -0500
I believe I referred to it as a "Postal Jeep", & suggested a look through the archives. Jim Stuart
/html/mgb-v8/1999-11/msg00024.html (7,736 bytes)

169. Re: Seat belts (score: 1)
Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
Date: Sun, 14 Nov 1999 22:10:56 -0500
All recoil units are about the same size, they all have to contain a spring & spool, & about the same length of belt, the difference is that in a more modern car when appearance is more important, t
/html/mgb-v8/1999-11/msg00027.html (7,834 bytes)

170. Re: Aluminum radiator (score: 1)
Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
Date: Mon, 15 Nov 1999 18:00:33 -0500
Check with Mike Moore, he is running an aluminum radiator in his V8 MGB. He got it from Summit, GM style for roundy, roundy, cars. He did have to cut the frame rails to get enough width. I am also i
/html/mgb-v8/1999-11/msg00029.html (7,933 bytes)

171. Re: Costello V8 (score: 1)
Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
Date: Thu, 18 Nov 1999 19:17:31 -0500
I have talked to Ken on 2 occasions, one in the company of Dave Mickel, who owns one of the few (only?) Costello cars in the US, Ken had little recollection of how many of what series cars he had bui
/html/mgb-v8/1999-11/msg00036.html (9,098 bytes)

172. Re: Rear Suspension (score: 1)
Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
Date: Thu, 18 Nov 1999 19:19:37 -0500
So tell us about it! Jim Stuart
/html/mgb-v8/1999-11/msg00037.html (7,474 bytes)

173. Clutch stop or Sunday nite tech tip (score: 1)
Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
Date: Sun, 21 Nov 1999 20:35:38 -0500
For those of you using hydraulic throw out bearings, most mfgrs recommend a pedal stop to prevent the clutch from over centering. This is not a problem with stock systems, but the HD throw out bearin
/html/mgb-v8/1999-11/msg00040.html (9,582 bytes)

174. Re: R V-8 Headers (score: 1)
Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 19:14:48 -0500
I just put the dummy engine/tranny in the '78 project car- 3.5 Rover/Buick bell housing/T-5 & cut the holes in the fenders for a set of headers I bought from TS Imports (Ted) at Champaign this summe
/html/mgb-v8/1999-11/msg00042.html (9,704 bytes)

175. Re: Suspension rubber whatsists (score: 1)
Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
Date: Fri, 26 Nov 1999 21:59:45 -0500
I can give you thoughts on rubber vs poly - no personal experience with nylatron. I have changed 2 street driven cars over to poly bushings. As Ted has said, no squeeks. My real reason for making th
/html/mgb-v8/1999-11/msg00049.html (8,819 bytes)

176. Moss Motoring - Tech tips (score: 1)
Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
Date: Sat, 27 Nov 1999 22:57:12 -0500
The recent issue of Moss Motoring- an excellent publication, by the way- contains a tech tip regarding spark plug replacement that poses a potential hazard to many car owners, especially those with
/html/mgb-v8/1999-11/msg00050.html (9,463 bytes)

177. Re: T5 shifter question (score: 1)
Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
Date: Fri, 01 Oct 1999 19:06:55 -0400
The cheap shifter for a GM T-5 tranny is a shifter from a Chevy S-10 pickup or Blazer. It will place the lever straight up. The Camero shifter will be at about a 15` angle to compensate for the rota
/html/mgb-v8/1999-10/msg00003.html (10,967 bytes)

178. Re: MG V8 newsletter website (score: 1)
Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
Date: Sun, 03 Oct 1999 20:22:31 -0400
Throw the York compressor away, if that is the one you got( large, square thing) !!! If you want to use R134, throw any compressor you may have gotten. If you have a good Sanden or Sankyo compressor
/html/mgb-v8/1999-10/msg00013.html (9,636 bytes)

179. Re: Thanks and yet another question (score: 1)
Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
Date: Mon, 04 Oct 1999 18:20:16 -0400
Throw the book away, or at least cut out the section that recommends using a rubber bumper front crossmember. Hundreds of these conversions have been done with the early crossmember, I have done 2 r
/html/mgb-v8/1999-10/msg00018.html (10,114 bytes)

180. Re: Steering (score: 1)
Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
Date: Sun, 10 Oct 1999 17:16:15 -0400
Remember, this is the same "Leland" that thought a V-8 roadster was unsafe. But they finally made the RV8 after 100's of home builts showed it was safe. I have never had 2 U-joints, so have no opinio
/html/mgb-v8/1999-10/msg00025.html (8,515 bytes)

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