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41. Re: Need help with Ford 8" disassembly (score: 1): Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>; Date: Tue, 13 Mar 2001 18:17:56 -0500; You have an 8.8", commonly referred to as an "8.8"" It is not at all like the 8", commonly referred to as an "8" ". Nor is it like the 9", which is very similar to the 8". Both the 8" & 9" have remo; /html/mgb-v8/2001-03/msg00051.html (9,849 bytes)
42. Re: mounting a 215 (score: 1): Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>; Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2001 18:35:40 -0500; We strive to keep the top of the carb level. This puts the engine at an angletake a close look at the intake manifold. Some bit of variance is OK. Before you bolt everything down & walk away, check; /html/mgb-v8/2001-03/msg00066.html (8,721 bytes)
43. V8 Convention 2002 (score: 1): Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>; Date: Thu, 22 Mar 2001 23:03:58 -0500; Having been back to work for almost 2 weeks, I am now thinking about next years convention. This year's was a good one, lots of fun, if a little more loosely organized than previous years. This was t; /html/mgb-v8/2001-03/msg00078.html (8,785 bytes)
44. Re: bellhousing question (score: 1): Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>; Date: Thu, 29 Mar 2001 20:44:57 -0500; The only bell housings that will fit the 215 are the Buick / Olds 215 only, Rover- but it will only work with a Rover tranny-, & the only aftermarket piece originally made by TransDapt, now made by D; /html/mgb-v8/2001-03/msg00096.html (8,289 bytes)
45. Re: Carb Clearance (score: 1): Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>; Date: Mon, 05 Feb 2001 23:36:47 -0500; Your problem area is 4" forward of where yo are measuring, the sloping hood & the front edge of the filter. Sounds like the engine is too far forward. If you back it up, you can lower it as well. Us; /html/mgb-v8/2001-02/msg00015.html (7,962 bytes)
46. Re: Oil (score: 1): Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>; Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2001 18:35:57 -0500; My own opinion is somewhat different, but the condition of your engine is the important factor. If it is a well worn piece, with borderline bearings, the thicker viscosity's may help maintain pressur; /html/mgb-v8/2001-02/msg00016.html (8,833 bytes)
47. Re: coolant temperature transmitter (score: 1): Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>; Date: Thu, 08 Feb 2001 23:22:27 -0500; There are aftermarket fan stats that are adjustable, designed with a probe that inserts in the upper hose, clipped to the outside of the radiator, or inserted in the drain fitting. The major benefit; /html/mgb-v8/2001-02/msg00025.html (8,250 bytes)
48. Re: Fuel pump requirements (score: 1): Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>; Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2001 18:58:05 -0500; Correction- my problems at top end were with the stock MGB SU pump. Flipping the switch to the little noisy square thing solved the problem, even though it was the low pressure item. I think Dan is r; /html/mgb-v8/2001-02/msg00044.html (8,811 bytes)
49. Re: Leads/Distributor Cap (score: 1): Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>; Date: Tue, 06 Feb 2001 20:20:12 -0500; Buick cap will not fit the Rover distributor, but the Buick cap will take 8 mm plug wires, if you want to change distributors, which I recommend for less expensive & more available ignition parts. D; /html/mgb-v8/2001-02/msg00052.html (8,614 bytes)
50. Re: Oil Filter Hose's (score: 1): Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>; Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2001 19:17:09 -0500; Any shop that makes up hydraulic lines can do this. Look for a fork lift repair company, as a for instance. The threads in all the kits I have seen are either A & N, or simple pipe thread. If you ha; /html/mgb-v8/2001-02/msg00055.html (8,113 bytes)
51. Re: Air Filter Clearance (score: 1): Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>; Date: Sat, 17 Feb 2001 18:18:46 -0500; As far as I know, the smallest K & N 14" filter is 2 1/4" high. Summit sells a low rider with a 2" element which looks like a K & N knock off. If the element is much shorter than 2" with a low rider; /html/mgb-v8/2001-02/msg00074.html (9,142 bytes)
52. Re: Shock help (score: 1): Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>; Date: Sun, 18 Feb 2001 23:48:08 -0500; Considering the safety factor first, cost second, call or E-mail Worldwide & have them ship you a rebuilt. Jim /// /// mgb-v8@autox.team.net mailing list /// Send admin requests to majordomo@autox.t; /html/mgb-v8/2001-02/msg00099.html (8,783 bytes)
53. Re: transmission help (score: 1): Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>; Date: Mon, 01 Jan 2001 20:40:18 -0500; The T50 & T-5 from a V-6 will give you very "short" gears 1st, 2nd, & 3rd to compensate for the V-6 lack of power. Your 215 conversion, on the other hand, will have lots of power & you will be makin; /html/mgb-v8/2001-01/msg00003.html (7,874 bytes)
54. Re: T5 Location (score: 1): Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>; Date: Thu, 04 Jan 2001 19:25:52 -0500; In between welding ants with ant welder I felt like using, I unbent the 4 short tabs by carefully prying with an old screwdriver. Jim; /html/mgb-v8/2001-01/msg00019.html (11,002 bytes)
55. V8 conversion wanted (score: 1): Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>; Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2001 18:46:00 -0500; I have had a couple of conversations with a gentleman who is interested in buying a completed V8 MGB conversion. He does not object to finishing the details such as paint & interior, but wants a runn; /html/mgb-v8/2001-01/msg00033.html (7,335 bytes)
56. Re: Electric Cooling Fan (score: 1): Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>; Date: Sun, 14 Jan 2001 23:05:21 -0500; I have always used a 16" puller and an adjustable fan stat. Check the adds in any street rod magazine. The last one I bought was this summer, less than $125.00 for both items. Jim Stuart [This messag; /html/mgb-v8/2001-01/msg00049.html (7,586 bytes)
57. Re: found V8 T-5 $75.00/installation questions (score: 1): Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>; Date: Mon, 15 Jan 2001 18:30:26 -0500; The T-5 uses ATF, not gear oil. You can check with Redline for a synthetic ATF, which is what I use, sorry I do not remember which product. The easiest way to drain the transmission out of the car,; /html/mgb-v8/2001-01/msg00055.html (9,446 bytes)
58. Re: found V8 T-5 $75.00/installation questions (score: 1): Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>; Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2001 19:31:57 -0500; A spare yoke wired into the end of the transmission either keeps it from leaking while being moved around, or tells you that you need a new seal before leaking the expensive stuff. Jim [This message; /html/mgb-v8/2001-01/msg00066.html (9,204 bytes)
59. Re: found V8 T-5 $75.00/installation questions (score: 1): Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>; Date: Wed, 17 Jan 2001 00:26:00 -0500; Get the yoke before it gets away, or just cut the end off. When you have a drive shaft made, you will have the option of a new or used yoke. In the mean time, you have a butt plug so your tranny won'; /html/mgb-v8/2001-01/msg00068.html (9,979 bytes)
60. O2 sensor (score: 1): Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>; Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2001 19:08:51 -0500; Who has the correct wiring info for a heated O2 sensor? There are 3 wires, I assume pos, neg, & sender, but the block could be ground. Thanks in advance Jim Stuart /// /// mgb-v8@autox.team.net maili; /html/mgb-v8/2001-01/msg00089.html (6,812 bytes)

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