- 301. Re: T-5 Transmission (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
- Date: Wed, 08 Jul 1998 17:34:36 -0400
- should be world class, probably a .62 5th gear Jim Stuart
- /html/mgb-v8/1998-07/msg00004.html (6,918 bytes)
- 302. Re: Swirl pot/driveshaft (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
- Date: Thu, 09 Jul 1998 21:12:12 -0400
- At least the 1980 Rover used an external fuel pump, as I have 2 complete setups, including the pumps, plenum, brain, etc. This is the so called federal system. Any interesting offers? Jim Stuart
- /html/mgb-v8/1998-07/msg00012.html (7,358 bytes)
- 303. Re: Help! Information Overload (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
- Date: Thu, 23 Jul 1998 20:49:43 -0400
- Bore the block, balance the engine. My engine builder only charged $75.00 to balance the complete engine, & also balanced the clutch & flywheel assembly seperately, included in that price. What gaske
- /html/mgb-v8/1998-07/msg00021.html (9,572 bytes)
- 304. Re: 1963 Buick V8s (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
- Date: Sat, 25 Jul 1998 14:44:33 -0400
- 2 sets of bolt holes on the bellhousing is good, will work with a T-5. 1 set may be O.K. If the spacing left to right is 6-1/4", NO GOOD, this is the 3-speed trans version & will not work. Any other
- /html/mgb-v8/1998-07/msg00025.html (7,071 bytes)
- 305. convention (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
- Date: Thu, 04 Jun 1998 23:38:39 -0400
- Just a reminder that the V8 Convention is getting closer. If you have not registered yet, it would be good to do so now. This will give Kurt and others a better idea of how many are coming, and allow
- /html/mgb-v8/1998-06/msg00000.html (7,127 bytes)
- 306. Re: Lowering Rubber Bumper Car (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
- Date: Tue, 09 Jun 1998 21:47:47 -0400
- I've lowered both my V8's, converted 1 to chrome bumpers. Easiest way is to do the spring swap in the front, use lowering blocks in the rear. You should be able to do this in a day. Best way is to s
- /html/mgb-v8/1998-06/msg00003.html (8,350 bytes)
- 307. Re: Lowering Rubber Bumper Car (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
- Date: Tue, 09 Jun 1998 21:57:00 -0400
- Additional point to consider- your 195 tires clear just fine now, they may not clear the fender lip when the car is lowered. This has been a problem for several of my friends putting Pannasports & 1
- /html/mgb-v8/1998-06/msg00004.html (7,724 bytes)
- 308. Dizzy (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
- Date: Sat, 20 Jun 1998 18:33:00 -0400
- You know how every once in a while, you do something that's right, really right? You've thought about it, wanted to do it, but didn't, then finally you said the hell with it, and went ahead and did i
- /html/mgb-v8/1998-06/msg00006.html (6,850 bytes)
- 309. dizzy (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
- Date: Sun, 21 Jun 1998 10:41:56 -0400
- Woody just corrected me. The Mallory dizzy is magnetic pick up, not Unilite. In any case, it sure wakes up the midrange, and blasts the top end over 5000 rpm. Jim
- /html/mgb-v8/1998-06/msg00009.html (6,472 bytes)
- 310. Re: Rover's out west (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
- Date: Mon, 22 Jun 1998 18:20:59 -0400
- Good idea, probably some nice cars, with the Ca hot rod influence, but too long a drive from the D.C. area, clear across the country. Jim
- /html/mgb-v8/1998-06/msg00014.html (7,476 bytes)
- 311. Re: Rover's out west now 73B V8 conversion (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
- Date: Mon, 22 Jun 1998 21:02:07 -0400
- I have about 100,000 miles on my stainless headers on the roadster, and 24,000 on the stainless headers on the GT. This compares with having to reweld 3 sets of mild steel headers to average 50,000 m
- /html/mgb-v8/1998-06/msg00016.html (8,825 bytes)
- 312. convention (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
- Date: Mon, 29 Jun 1998 19:31:24 -0400
- Small update, the trip to the Summit Point Raceway is confirmed with Bill Scott. We will get a chance to do a few laps, no racing or instruction, no charge. Having done this on several occasions, I w
- /html/mgb-v8/1998-06/msg00017.html (6,981 bytes)
- 313. e-mail address (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
- Date: Sat, 30 May 1998 21:34:05 -0400
- Anyone have a current e-mail address for Robin Weatherall ? My aol address is coming back as returned mail, of course it could be a good address, bad provider. Thanks Jim Stuart
- /html/mgb-v8/1998-05/msg00008.html (6,590 bytes)
- 314. Re: Hydraulic Throw Out Bearings (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
- Date: Sun, 05 Apr 1998 21:03:32 -0400
- I have the McLeod hydraulic throwout bearing in both my V8 B's, one with a 9-1/4 clutch & a T-50, the other with a 10" & a T-5. In both cases I am using the stock MGB clutch master cylinder. I would
- /html/mgb-v8/1998-04/msg00002.html (8,442 bytes)
- 315. relays (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
- Date: Mon, 06 Apr 1998 21:11:32 -0400
- Does anyone have a source for Bosch automotive relays? What I am looking for is continuous duty 30 amp. It is a small black plastic cube with 4 male contacts, as used for fog lights, etc. I need fast
- /html/mgb-v8/1998-04/msg00008.html (6,855 bytes)
- 316. Rover 5-speed trans (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
- Date: Wed, 08 Apr 1998 21:43:23 -0400
- Just reviewing some bookmarks & looked at the "Special Offers" section of RPI Engineering's web site & found some info relevant to the 5-speed many V8 conversions use. If you are using, or thinking o
- /html/mgb-v8/1998-04/msg00011.html (6,787 bytes)
- 317. Alternator bracket (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
- Date: Sun, 19 Apr 1998 13:27:35 -0400
- Well, I finally broke down & bought a Rover after 12 years of using Buicks. Too good a deal to pass up. Now what do I use for an alternator mount? I want to have the alternator on the passenger side
- /html/mgb-v8/1998-04/msg00022.html (6,670 bytes)
- 318. Re: Tach mods (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
- Date: Thu, 23 Apr 1998 19:10:07 -0400
- I sent my tach to Nossingers to be converted several years ago. Worked for 2 days, then stopped reading above 2500 rpms. When I returned it, I told them I was running a MSD 6A ignition, they said it
- /html/mgb-v8/1998-04/msg00025.html (8,185 bytes)
- 319. Re: TR8 3.08 Gear Set (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
- Date: Fri, 24 Apr 1998 19:13:55 -0400
- No. Jim P.S. In England, they narrow the axle, add hangers for leaf springs, re-drill for B bolt pattern, etc. A waste of money in this country(USA). Just have a Ford 8" narrowed & be done with it.
- /html/mgb-v8/1998-04/msg00029.html (7,245 bytes)
- 320. Re: 3.5 Rover rebuild (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
- Date: Mon, 27 Apr 1998 22:52:20 -0400
- Remember that in many cases, Buick parts work just fine. The rocker shafts are the same as the Buick V8, also lifters. Melling makes the rebuilt oil pump under $50.00. No point in putting that hot c
- /html/mgb-v8/1998-04/msg00034.html (7,922 bytes)
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