- 221. Re: looking for carter carb (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
- Date: Fri, 18 Jun 1999 17:53:42 -0400
- D & D is getting $325.00 rebuilt for the extinct 9410 w/ electric choke. A 9510 (500 cfm)for $225.00 new works pretty well. Jim Stuart
- /html/mgb-v8/1999-06/msg00025.html (7,253 bytes)
- 222. Re: carter carb info (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
- Date: Sun, 20 Jun 1999 08:33:45 -0400
- To find the model #, at least as far as the later carbs are concerned, as you the front of the carb, there will be a number stamped into the left part of the base where it bolts to the intake. Jim St
- /html/mgb-v8/1999-06/msg00028.html (11,819 bytes)
- 223. Re: Which GM T5 is best?? (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
- Date: Thu, 24 Jun 1999 00:29:24 -0400
- Price very reasonable compared to Washington, DC area- $6-800 here. Later T-5's called "World Class" with heavier gears,syncros, etc. Try to find one with a .63 5th gear, swap to 15" wheels if you w
- /html/mgb-v8/1999-06/msg00030.html (8,714 bytes)
- 224. V8 Convention web page (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
- Date: Wed, 30 Jun 1999 23:29:07 -0400
- GREAT! TERRIFIC! WOW! STUPENDEOUS! FANTASTIC! SUPER! OUTSTANDING! REALLY NEAT! Jim Stuart
- /html/mgb-v8/1999-06/msg00038.html (6,780 bytes)
- 225. Re: Crank Shaft Pulley (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
- Date: Sun, 09 May 1999 00:49:06 -0400
- This is a failed harmonic balancer, I am guessing. The rubber has given way, & the 2 parts have seperated. Not a pleasant happening, but not unheard of. Somebody, somewhere, rebuilds them, but its s
- /html/mgb-v8/1999-05/msg00008.html (8,773 bytes)
- 226. Re: Crank Shaft Pulley (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
- Date: Mon, 10 May 1999 18:05:48 -0400
- Hard to get to the bolt in the car, my spare is in the shop, an hour away. In lieu of a better answer, the largest socket that will fit inside the snout of the harmonic balancer is 1", & I believe t
- /html/mgb-v8/1999-05/msg00010.html (9,037 bytes)
- 227. Re: Crank Shaft Pulley (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
- Date: Mon, 10 May 1999 19:18:45 -0400
- Don't see how the balancer came off without removing the crank bolt. The bolt is what is supposed to keep it from going through your radiator & ruining your day. There should be a large thick washer
- /html/mgb-v8/1999-05/msg00013.html (9,706 bytes)
- 228. Re: 8 Inch Ford Mustang Rear Problems (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
- Date: Mon, 10 May 1999 19:27:05 -0400
- I have the same rear, but without posi- where is the oil coming from? The vent or the pinion seal? Front seal can be replaced without pulling the engine, but you will probably have to pull the radia
- /html/mgb-v8/1999-05/msg00014.html (10,029 bytes)
- 229. Re: Crank Shaft Pulley (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
- Date: Tue, 11 May 1999 18:31:50 -0400
- On the GM's, it is not bent over, just very thick. With 150 lbs of torque, it is unlikely to back off. Jim
- /html/mgb-v8/1999-05/msg00017.html (9,075 bytes)
- 230. Re: Crankcase Breathing (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
- Date: Mon, 17 May 1999 20:31:30 -0400
- Amen, Amen! That pcv valve will not hurt your mileage or horsepower a bit. The proper system wiil prevent you from blowing front/rear seals, having oil around the dizzy, & may improve other parts of
- /html/mgb-v8/1999-05/msg00024.html (9,127 bytes)
- 231. Re: Crankcase Breathing (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
- Date: Mon, 17 May 1999 21:27:35 -0400
- Use a pcv valve that matches the way you want to run your line- small block Chevy will fit your valve cover (if Olds or Buick) with a rubber adapter, comes straight up then turns 90` where the hose a
- /html/mgb-v8/1999-05/msg00026.html (8,503 bytes)
- 232. Re: V8 conversion Tools (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
- Date: Mon, 24 May 1999 22:46:29 -0400
- An awfully lot of what Kelvin has said is true, especially that each of us owns the perfect conversion, much better than the others, Oh by the way, I'm getting ready to change the....... Many source
- /html/mgb-v8/1999-05/msg00033.html (12,973 bytes)
- 233. out of town (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
- Date: Tue, 25 May 1999 08:08:11 -0400
- anyone looking for a reply, I am on the way to the V8 Convention, & Champagne British Car Festival. Back on Mon. Hotel is Jumer's Castle Lodge in Urbana, IL Jim Stuart
- /html/mgb-v8/1999-05/msg00034.html (6,727 bytes)
- 234. MGB wanted (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
- Date: Sat, 03 Apr 1999 15:15:31 -0500
- Starting a new project, need a new car. What I am looking for is a 1974-1/2 through 1976 roadster. It would be a plus if the car ran, must have a good title. Top, interior, dash, condition not import
- /html/mgb-v8/1999-04/msg00003.html (6,864 bytes)
- 235. Dash (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
- Date: Tue, 27 Apr 1999 22:03:08 -0400
- I am searching for a left hand drive Euopean style dash, MGB, late model. The one I prefer will have 2 horizontal fresh air grills & a glove box. Matching radio console would be a plus. The dash is a
- /html/mgb-v8/1999-04/msg00017.html (6,852 bytes)
- 236. Re: Links (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
- Date: Mon, 01 Mar 1999 19:13:45 -0500
- No cut lines for the RBB, at least in the 2 I have done. If you use a late model Rover & A/C style engine mounts, you may have a little hammer work behind the passenger side head, just a small dimple
- /html/mgb-v8/1999-03/msg00002.html (7,617 bytes)
- 237. Re: Running but Hot (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
- Date: Tue, 02 Mar 1999 20:15:50 -0500
- Some observations that may help: 12" fan is too small. I run a 16" puller on both V-8's. A fan on the push side is 15-20% less efficient than the same fan as a puller. You are not filling your cooli
- /html/mgb-v8/1999-03/msg00005.html (8,146 bytes)
- 238. Re: Am I measuring this correctly or just losing my mind ? (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
- Date: Tue, 02 Mar 1999 21:05:30 -0500
- Just checked my engine location, with the A/C type mounts, should be 1-1/2- 2" back from yours.Center of the rubber mount on the frame to radiator mounting panel 14"- this should be the same as your
- /html/mgb-v8/1999-03/msg00006.html (8,262 bytes)
- 239. Re: Hello (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
- Date: Sat, 06 Mar 1999 22:48:37 -0500
- We are still here, just not doing much. I am trying to dope out a steady bar for my GT that does not involve any welding & works around the A/C bracket on the drivers side cylinder head. I can cutt,
- /html/mgb-v8/1999-03/msg00008.html (7,163 bytes)
- 240. Re: Making some progress (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
- Date: Mon, 08 Mar 1999 18:38:57 -0500
- Kurt is taking subscriptions through May. I am sure the Newsletter will be in good hands with Robin as the new editor, & Kurt offering some articles. I cut the appropriate pieces off an old rust buc
- /html/mgb-v8/1999-03/msg00015.html (8,387 bytes)
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