- 1. Water pump on 215 engine (score: 1)
- Author: mgbv8@juno.com (Larry A Hoy)
- Date: Mon, 9 Feb 1998 12:14:00 -0700
- Can anyone help me identify the pump that is on my Buick engine? I need to determine if it is a "short" or "long" pump. It is 3 5/8" from the base of the pump to the base of the fan. Any help would b
- /html/mgb-v8/1998-02/msg00007.html (7,376 bytes)
- 2. Buick bell housing (score: 1)
- Author: mgbv8@juno.com (Larry A Hoy)
- Date: Mon, 9 Feb 1998 12:16:44 -0700
- I have located a Buick bell housing for a 215. It is located in Boulder CO. The seller wants $200 for it. If anyone is interested let me know. Larry Hoy, Denver, CO USA 1969 MGB Roadster (one half of
- /html/mgb-v8/1998-02/msg00009.html (7,008 bytes)
- 3. Re: Water pump on 215 engine (score: 1)
- Author: mgbv8@juno.com (Larry A Hoy)
- Date: Mon, 9 Feb 1998 22:32:11 -0700
- Jim, you're the man. It's a Buick 300 water pump, you described it perfectly. I always wondered what the extra bolt hole was for. As I continue with my conversion that is one less thing I will have t
- /html/mgb-v8/1998-02/msg00010.html (9,011 bytes)
- 4. V8 meeting (score: 1)
- Author: mgbv8@juno.com (Larry A Hoy)
- Date: Wed, 11 Feb 1998 00:38:34 -0700
- Can some tell me if BWI is the "appropriate" airport to fly into if one is going to the V8 Convention? Larry Hoy, Denver, CO USA 1969 MGB Roadster (one half of a V8) 1987 Jaguar XJ6 Vanden Plas It's
- /html/mgb-v8/1998-02/msg00013.html (7,112 bytes)
- 5. Re: 2nd annual MG V8 meet (score: 1)
- Author: mgbv8@juno.com (Larry A Hoy)
- Date: Thu, 12 Feb 1998 08:14:25 -0700
- Hey, Keith, you can get married any day. Larry Hoy, Denver, CO USA 1969 MGB Roadster (one half of a V8) 1987 Jaguar XJ6 Vanden Plas It's not how fast you go, it's how fast you go fast. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
- /html/mgb-v8/1998-02/msg00019.html (8,140 bytes)
- 6. Intake manifolds (score: 1)
- Author: mgbv8@juno.com (Larry A Hoy)
- Date: Thu, 26 Feb 1998 08:46:58 -0700
- Well this list has been a bit slow. I guess this would be a good time to get a question I have answered. Can anyone tell me the difference between a dual plane and a single plane intake manifold? I h
- /html/mgb-v8/1998-02/msg00036.html (7,274 bytes)
- 7. Re: book sources (score: 1)
- Author: mgbv8@juno.com (Larry A Hoy)
- Date: Fri, 27 Feb 1998 10:36:49 -0700
- You bet, try Amazon.com. Much cheaper. I have used them for several books. Generally they come to your home in about 3 days. Larry Hoy, Denver, CO USA 1969 MGB Roadster (one half of a V8) 1987 Jaguar
- /html/mgb-v8/1998-02/msg00040.html (8,125 bytes)
- 8. Re: Intake manifolds (score: 1)
- Author: mgbv8@juno.com (Larry A Hoy)
- Date: Fri, 27 Feb 1998 10:55:26 -0700
- Kelvin, thanks for the information. I suspect the stock GM intake is dual plane, mine appears to have the "two sets of intake tracts"? A single plane intake manifold would have one large intake tract
- /html/mgb-v8/1998-02/msg00041.html (9,522 bytes)
- 9. Buick bell housing (score: 1)
- Author: mgbv8@juno.com (Larry A Hoy)
- Date: Sat, 3 Jan 1998 12:19:41 -0700
- Just a quick note to let everyone know I am still looking for a Buick bell housing to match my 215 to my T5. I have a standing order with Dan LaGru but no luck yet. If anyone has any leads let me kno
- /html/mgb-v8/1998-01/msg00001.html (6,701 bytes)
- 10. Re: rear end ratios (score: 1)
- Author: mgbv8@juno.com (Larry A Hoy)
- Date: Sun, 4 Jan 1998 20:21:42 -0700
- Jim, great post. I sure wish it were 67'F here in Denver and I was driving my V8 ,,,,,,,,,,, someday. (By the way how about those Bronco's). What ratio was the rear end you removed? I know there is a
- /html/mgb-v8/1998-01/msg00003.html (11,720 bytes)
- 11. Re: rear end ratios (score: 1)
- Author: mgbv8@juno.com (Larry A Hoy)
- Date: Mon, 5 Jan 1998 00:07:17 -0700
- Hmm, I say 2350 rpm? With 195/60X15 tires, .63 5th gear, 3.9 rear end my math says 3000 does 86 mph. I'm not sure this is correct. I tried to logon to <http://devserve.cebaf.gov> but couldn't get on.
- /html/mgb-v8/1998-01/msg00005.html (8,461 bytes)
- 12. Re: Intro (score: 1)
- Author: mgbv8@juno.com (Larry A Hoy)
- Date: Mon, 5 Jan 1998 18:19:22 -0700
- Welcome aboard. Sounds like you have a good setup going there. Most of the conversions I have seen are 3.5/215 engines with carburators. The problem with this little power game we are playing with ou
- /html/mgb-v8/1998-01/msg00007.html (8,408 bytes)
- 13. V8 meeting in July (score: 1)
- Author: mgbv8@juno.com (Larry A Hoy)
- Date: Mon, 5 Jan 1998 22:34:22 -0700
- Does anyone have a date for the July NAMGBR V8 registry meeting in Washington D.C.? Larry Hoy, Denver, CO USA (still looking for a Buick bell housing) 1969 MGB Roadster (one half of a V8) 1987 Jaguar
- /html/mgb-v8/1998-01/msg00010.html (6,666 bytes)
- 14. Re: Intro (score: 1)
- Author: mgbv8@juno.com (Larry A Hoy)
- Date: Mon, 5 Jan 1998 22:46:30 -0700
- Yeah, yeah, yeah. You guys keep this up and I'll have to retreat to the "regular" MG list. At least over there the 3.5L is pretty much the king of the hill. Heck some of those guys are still running
- /html/mgb-v8/1998-01/msg00012.html (8,759 bytes)
- 15. Bell housing (score: 1)
- Author: mgbv8@juno.com (Larry A Hoy)
- Date: Wed, 7 Jan 1998 09:55:11 -0700
- Well, I found one. Persistence pays. I have made dozens of phone calls all over the U.S. to no avail, until today. I had located a bell housing that was not for sale, at least to me, hmm. Dan LaGrou
- /html/mgb-v8/1998-01/msg00016.html (8,277 bytes)
- 16. Re: Trans-Dapt info (score: 1)
- Author: mgbv8@juno.com (Larry A Hoy)
- Date: Wed, 7 Jan 1998 22:51:07 -0700
- I might have avoided some "garage" work but I sure spent a lot of time on the phone. My phone bill probably ought to be rolled into the cost of my conversion! Jack is correct Trans-Adapt is not buil
- /html/mgb-v8/1998-01/msg00018.html (11,315 bytes)
- 17. Re: Bob Allen (score: 1)
- Author: mgbv8@juno.com (Larry A Hoy)
- Date: Thu, 8 Jan 1998 19:13:24 -0700
- The only problem with the internet is,,,,,,,,,,,,,, it has no key. Ha! Now we have to put up with Bob Allen! For those of you that don't know Bob I should let you know that Bob is a brilliant contrib
- /html/mgb-v8/1998-01/msg00024.html (7,838 bytes)
- 18. Re: Trans-Dapt info (score: 1)
- Author: mgbv8@juno.com (Larry A Hoy)
- Date: Thu, 15 Jan 1998 08:04:32 -0700
- Jack, I have been wondering about you and your weather. I hope all is well now. Trans-Dapt,
- /html/mgb-v8/1998-01/msg00031.html (8,135 bytes)
- 19. Buick 300 engine (score: 1)
- Author: mgbv8@juno.com (Larry A Hoy)
- Date: Tue, 2 Dec 1997 08:05:44 -0700
- My plan for a V8 conversion continues. Phase one will be a Buick/Rover engine, Buick bell housing and a Borg Warner T5 5 speed transmission. While hunting around for these components I have located a
- /html/mgb-v8/1997-12/msg00000.html (6,744 bytes)
- 20. Re: Buick 300 (score: 1)
- Author: mgbv8@juno.com (Larry A Hoy)
- Date: Tue, 2 Dec 1997 19:00:13 -0700
- Jim, thanks for the information. This engine has been available for a while I just haven't gotten around to getting it. I guess you can never have enough cubes and certainly if I have the parts someo
- /html/mgb-v8/1997-12/msg00002.html (8,595 bytes)
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