- 21. Re: V8'S IN CALIFORNIA. (score: 1)
- Author: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>
- Date: Mon, 31 Aug 1998 15:50:32 -0700
- Ok folks, here's what the smog "nazis" have to say themselves. There are also links from the smogcheck pages to the letter of the law, which is typical lawyer speak. http://www.smogcheck.ca.gov/00000
- /html/mgb-v8/1998-08/msg00067.html (7,665 bytes)
- 22. Re: Swirl Pot (score: 1)
- Author: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>
- Date: Thu, 09 Jul 1998 09:58:26 -0700
- How many of us need a swirl pot solution right now? I've got two fuel injected 'B V-8 projects that need them. Maybe we could all get together and do a "bulk" order. Anyone else interested? Keep us i
- /html/mgb-v8/1998-07/msg00007.html (7,788 bytes)
- 23. Re: Swirl pot/driveshaft (score: 1)
- Author: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>
- Date: Thu, 09 Jul 1998 17:42:11 -0700
- Only one thing I question, and that is the *need* for an in-tank pump. The Rover SD1 injection was used on the EFI TR-8's, and those cars have an external pump. I think the big problem is that an eve
- /html/mgb-v8/1998-07/msg00011.html (7,448 bytes)
- 24. the latest (score: 1)
- Author: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>
- Date: Sun, 21 Jun 98 00:26:45 PDT
- Hey all! The list has been quiet...so I went out and bought another MGB V-8 project! A 1967 GT, that had been poorly converted (by the DPPO--the guy who had it before the guy I got it from) to a Chev
- /html/mgb-v8/1998-06/msg00007.html (7,396 bytes)
- 25. Rover's out west (score: 1)
- Author: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>
- Date: Sun, 21 Jun 98 21:24:30 PDT
- There are a lot of MGB V-8 and TR-7 V-8 folks out here on the west coast. Anybody interested in a "thunder cars" meet? -Keith Wheeler Team Sanctuary http://www.teamsanctuary.com/
- /html/mgb-v8/1998-06/msg00010.html (7,160 bytes)
- 26. main bearing caps (score: 1)
- Author: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>
- Date: Sun, 3 May 98 09:29:59 PDT
- I spent yesterday pulling the crank from my 3.9. The block is about ready for a trip to the machinist! Anyways, I noticed that *none* of my main bearing caps are the same. What gives? One has a threa
- /html/mgb-v8/1998-05/msg00003.html (6,884 bytes)
- 27. Rover 3.5 for sale (score: 1)
- Author: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>
- Date: Mon, 11 May 98 19:30:20 PDT
- Hey guys, I got an e-mail from a bloke with a 3.5 litre for sale. -Keith Wheeler Team Sanctuary http://www.teamsanctuary.com/
- /html/mgb-v8/1998-05/msg00007.html (7,183 bytes)
- 28. Re: Thinking about going 8 (score: 1)
- Author: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>
- Date: Sun, 5 Apr 98 19:45:26 PDT
- I'm probably about halfway through a conversion. Most of the work, particularly on the later cars, is getting parts together. What I've spent so far: Rover 3.9 EFI V-8 with 63k miles $900 flywheel (h
- /html/mgb-v8/1998-04/msg00004.html (9,352 bytes)
- 29. Re: relays (score: 1)
- Author: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>
- Date: Mon, 6 Apr 98 23:40:06 PDT
- Radio Shack has the plastic body four lug (so you can hot- or groundswitch) for $5.99 (#275-226), 12V, 30A, SPST, quality and mfg unknown. Digikey (1-800--344-4539, known for excellent stocking and
- /html/mgb-v8/1998-04/msg00009.html (8,168 bytes)
- 30. best Rover manual? (score: 1)
- Author: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>
- Date: Sun, 12 Apr 98 22:05:30 PDT
- I've been cleaning my cylinder heads, and I'm to the point of disassembling my rocker shafts. Instead of ask all the Rover V-8 folks I know questions like this everytime they pop up (like how do you
- /html/mgb-v8/1998-04/msg00013.html (7,298 bytes)
- 31. Rover 3.5l block (score: 1)
- Author: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>
- Date: Mon, 13 Apr 98 21:57:55 PDT
- Hey guys, I got this from a Range Rover guy. Expect a couple of bounces later on from an account of mine that's not subscribed to the 'B V-8 list. I hope all is going well in "safety faster" land. I
- /html/mgb-v8/1998-04/msg00018.html (7,405 bytes)
- 32. 4.2 Rover parts (score: 1)
- Author: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>
- Date: Wed, 15 Apr 1998 09:21:00 -0700
- Hey guys, Talked to a Range Rover owner, Vince, ("VINCENT CIANCI" <cianci@infonline.net>) who has some bits from a 4.2 for sale for a reasonable price. He's got an auto flywheel, timing cover, pair o
- /html/mgb-v8/1998-04/msg00019.html (6,953 bytes)
- 33. Tach mods (score: 1)
- Author: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>
- Date: Wed, 22 Apr 98 23:19:53 PDT
- Anyone have the low down on exactly what needs to be done to a 4 cylinder Smiths electronic tach to read correctly for 8 cylinder installations? If it's something rather simple, such as moving a wire
- /html/mgb-v8/1998-04/msg00023.html (7,482 bytes)
- 34. Re: Tach mods (score: 1)
- Author: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>
- Date: Thu, 23 Apr 1998 16:43:13 -0700
- Jim and all, Ouch! $100? If it's nothing more than changing a resistor, I can do that in less time than it takes for the soldering iron to warm up! Aren't *new* 8 cylinder Smiths tachs less than $150
- /html/mgb-v8/1998-04/msg00026.html (7,468 bytes)
- 35. Re: Rover 3.9 Numbers (score: 1)
- Author: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>
- Date: Mon, 27 Apr 1998 17:34:39 -0700
- Your engine sounds just like mine. Mine is one of those low compression Range Rover 3.9 litres from a '91 model. This probably has the "hotwire" injection, with a nifty looking intake with 8 little
- /html/mgb-v8/1998-04/msg00032.html (9,083 bytes)
- 36. my weekend (score: 1)
- Author: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>
- Date: Sun, 1 Feb 98 10:21:52 PST
- Yesterday I dropped the sump and pulled the con rods/pistons from my 3.9. The crank is absolutely beautiful! The big-end bearings showed some wear on the upper insert, increasing moving away from the
- /html/mgb-v8/1998-02/msg00000.html (7,004 bytes)
- 37. Re: V8 Conversion Update (score: 1)
- Author: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>
- Date: Sun, 1 Feb 98 19:10:47 PST
- My 'B is black. Even though matching engine bay and body is the correct show car/restoration/whatever thing to do, I hate working on an engine in a black engine bay! I painted my bay an aluminum silv
- /html/mgb-v8/1998-02/msg00003.html (8,255 bytes)
- 38. Re: 2nd annual MG V8 meet (score: 1)
- Author: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>
- Date: Wed, 11 Feb 1998 10:12:51 -0800
- I'd love to go to the meet, however I'm getting married in Park City, Utah the 18th of July. Oh well. You guys have fun! -Keith Wheeler Team Sanctuary http://www.teamsanctuary.com/
- /html/mgb-v8/1998-02/msg00014.html (7,146 bytes)
- 39. Re: Best source of Parts ? ---faq? (score: 1)
- Author: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>
- Date: Thu, 12 Feb 1998 18:13:24 -0800
- There sure are plenty of "how and where" MGB V-8 questions out there, and there are some slick solutions to some expensive probs. Does anyone have a web site for a 'B V-8 faq? If not, I'd be willing
- /html/mgb-v8/1998-02/msg00026.html (7,530 bytes)
- 40. Re: Best source of Parts ? ---faq? (score: 1)
- Author: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net>
- Date: Fri, 13 Feb 1998 11:26:11 -0800
- I agree. I've subscribed to Kurt's newsletter. However, I'm not presently budgeting for all the back issues. My 'B V-8 is a budget conversion, and those $5 here and there add up. It's a tough call.
- /html/mgb-v8/1998-02/msg00028.html (9,073 bytes)
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