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241. Re: Cooling (score: 1)
Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
Date: Fri, 12 Mar 1999 17:58:11 -0500
The U.S. MG guru, John Twist of University Motors says that the best thing MG owners can do with their temp gauge is to cover it with black tape. I believe he is trying to tell us that the gauges ar
/html/mgb-v8/1999-03/msg00020.html (8,116 bytes)

242. Re: Cooling (score: 1)
Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
Date: Fri, 12 Mar 1999 18:02:14 -0500
More ideas, I use a Waxstat thermostat that has a bleed hole in the edge. I have also tapped the thermostat housing for 1/8" pipe, installed a T with hose between the radiator overflow & the reservoi
/html/mgb-v8/1999-03/msg00021.html (7,756 bytes)

243. tach conversion (score: 1)
Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
Date: Mon, 15 Mar 1999 21:52:09 -0500
I read a good post/tech article in the last few weeks detailing the conversion of a stock 4 cyl tach to 8 cyl, but since I didn't need it, I didn't save it. Now a friend of mine needs the info. Can a
/html/mgb-v8/1999-03/msg00028.html (6,694 bytes)

244. tach conversion (score: 1)
Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
Date: Tue, 16 Mar 1999 00:03:08 -0500
Rob, Martyn, & Keith Thanks to all of you, I now have the info I needed. I thank you, my friend, Ed thanks you. Ain't this list great!!! Jim Stuart
/html/mgb-v8/1999-03/msg00029.html (6,563 bytes)

245. [Fwd: [Fwd: tach conversion]]boundary="------------B31AB00FBFE5331377CF723D" (score: 1)
Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
Date: Wed, 17 Mar 1999 17:38:41 -0500
This is a multi-part message in MIME format. --B31AB00FBFE5331377CF723D So here is what the guys with better memories sent me, & I have re-forwarded, with my own comment. Somehow, we need an index or
/html/mgb-v8/1999-03/msg00036.html (10,117 bytes)

246. renewal (score: 1)
Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
Date: Fri, 19 Feb 1999 21:49:32 -0500
As one of the original subscribers to the Newsletter, it saddens me to think that you will no longer be the publisher. I understand the reasons, I think Robin is a great guy & will do a fine job wit
/html/mgb-v8/1999-02/msg00003.html (7,535 bytes)

247. 4.2 L finally home (score: 1)
Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
Date: Sun, 03 Jan 1999 19:54:20 -0500
Changed the oil, got rid of the break-in stuff, fiddled around some, finally drove the car home Saturday. With the impending ice storm & predicted terrible weather, I just did not want to drive the R
/html/mgb-v8/1999-01/msg00000.html (8,731 bytes)

248. Re: Mini Lite replicas (score: 1)
Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
Date: Fri, 08 Jan 1999 18:51:22 -0500
Check the local salvage yards, asking for wheels for a Datsun 240/260/280Z. I found a set of Shelby mini lite style wheels that way, & 3 or 4 other sets of nice looking wheels. Salvage operators don
/html/mgb-v8/1999-01/msg00003.html (7,499 bytes)

249. Re: Mini Lite replicas (score: 1)
Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
Date: Fri, 08 Jan 1999 19:55:53 -0500
Sorry, I didn't realize the width was mandatory. Stock wheels may be under 6", most of the aftermarket are 6 to 7". Jim
/html/mgb-v8/1999-01/msg00005.html (7,291 bytes)

250. electronic ignitions/ Jacobs system fails again (score: 1)
Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
Date: Sat, 09 Jan 1999 20:59:11 -0500
Coming home Fri nite in the snow/sleet/freezing rain/winter mix, my car suddenly died. After blocking rush hour traffic for a while, & running down the battery trying to re-start the car, I finally t
/html/mgb-v8/1999-01/msg00006.html (7,463 bytes)

251. Re: electronic ignition (score: 1)
Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
Date: Sun, 10 Jan 1999 18:29:11 -0500
Yes, the 350 Buick HEI will fit, ran one for about a year. Big problem is hood clearance. It won't clear unless you extend the hood latch, for that " Hey- your hood is not latched!" look. Got tired
/html/mgb-v8/1999-01/msg00008.html (7,543 bytes)

252. Re: Close ratio T-5 wanted (score: 1)
Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
Date: Thu, 14 Jan 1999 18:38:32 -0500
The T-5 did not come with the Chevy Monza, The Monza was equipped with a T-50. The T-5 was a Camero box, approx mid-80's thru about 1992. Shift patterns, size, ratios differ. If you are looking for
/html/mgb-v8/1999-01/msg00016.html (7,999 bytes)

253. Re: water pump flange (score: 1)
Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
Date: Thu, 14 Jan 1999 18:52:52 -0500
I am not sure of your application, are you using a Rover front cover? If you are using a Buick/Olds cover, a Buick 300 V8 water pump is ideal, available out of shelf stock from Pep Boys, #15-0815, r
/html/mgb-v8/1999-01/msg00019.html (7,210 bytes)

254. Re: MGB-GT V8 engine choice (score: 1)
Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
Date: Thu, 14 Jan 1999 19:13:29 -0500
According to some tech article I have somewhere, both versions of the FI need modifications to fit under a stock hood. The early version has both the base & upper portion machined total about 1" I b
/html/mgb-v8/1999-01/msg00020.html (9,178 bytes)

255. MGB/Ford was: air cleaners (score: 1)
Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
Date: Thu, 14 Jan 1999 20:37:21 -0500
Dan Graves has one beautiful car!! Dan, I don't know what you did for motor mounts, or if you had to cut the firewall to get the C-4 in there, but that is a very clean job. Certainly an outstanding c
/html/mgb-v8/1999-01/msg00022.html (6,699 bytes)

256. 4.2 L installation (score: 1)
Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
Date: Sun, 17 Jan 1999 19:23:06 -0500
To all who have been following the saga of a simple engine replacement, I offer the (almost) final chapter. The car now has 1000 miles on it, has had the oil & filter changed. Except for the Jacobs i
/html/mgb-v8/1999-01/msg00033.html (10,110 bytes)

257. Rover V-8 (score: 1)
Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
Date: Mon, 18 Jan 1999 20:19:43 -0500
I have a couple of P-6 alternator brackets that will work for you if you use the Rover alternator. I bought them from a fellow lister, Duane Kennard, who travels under the name of "P-6 man". I decid
/html/mgb-v8/1999-01/msg00038.html (7,167 bytes)

258. Re: Almost Ready to Rock & Roll (score: 1)
Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
Date: Wed, 20 Jan 1999 20:21:08 -0500
As all have said before, prime that pump with an electric drill. I made a tool from a piece of 5/8" steel rod, ground one end down to fit a 3/8" drill chuck, did it free hand as speed is low, would
/html/mgb-v8/1999-01/msg00045.html (8,753 bytes)

259. Re: So, you want to put a V8 in that, or what? (score: 1)
Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
Date: Fri, 22 Jan 1999 17:48:52 -0500
Thanks for the web page. Wondered what had become of you, hadn't heard a peep for a long time. Good job. How many pictures do you want? Both cars, or just the 4.2 L ? Jim Stuart
/html/mgb-v8/1999-01/msg00049.html (7,628 bytes)

260. Re: T-5 World Class (score: 1)
Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
Date: Mon, 25 Jan 1999 18:24:42 -0500
The World Class version (strongest) of the Chevy T-5 was produced 1988-92 approx. This was used in the Camero only, as far as I can determine. There are 2 versions, V-6 & V-8. The V-6 version was al
/html/mgb-v8/1999-01/msg00058.html (8,082 bytes)

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