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1. RE: finishing questions (score: 1): Author: "Jim Stuart" <vze3swyy@verizon.net>; Date: Sun, 11 Apr 2004 21:06:59 -0400; Definitely remove the doors, hood, & trunk lid for a first class job. The hinge screws are #4 Posidrive, a Phillips tip will damage the screws, in most cases. Best way I have found is to soak the scr; /html/mgb-v8/2004-04/msg00007.html (9,446 bytes)
2. RE: trans , bellhousing questions (score: 1): Author: "Jim Stuart" <vze3swyy@verizon.net>; Date: Sat, 17 Apr 2004 20:17:49 -0400; Assuming you are going to use this with a Buick 215/Rover engine, the only bell housings that will work are a GM Buick/Olds 215 which is very round with 2 short ears that are square ended, or the Tra; /html/mgb-v8/2004-04/msg00011.html (9,032 bytes)
3. V8 convention (score: 1): Author: "Jim Stuart" <vze3swyy@verizon.net>; Date: Sat, 6 Mar 2004 19:39:20 -0500; Is there a web site or other info for this years upcoming convention? Jim Stuart Reply to <jimbb88@usa.com> /// /// mgb-v8@autox.team.net mailing list /// Send admin requests to majordomo@autox.team.; /html/mgb-v8/2004-03/msg00008.html (6,836 bytes)
4. RE: Age and valve train (score: 1): Author: "Jim Stuart" <vze3swyy@verizon.net>; Date: Sat, 20 Mar 2004 18:14:39 -0500; Based on a rebuilt Olds 215 I ran for a while, I would expect valve float around 6000 rpm, plus or minus. Jim Stuart I have an original 62 Olds engine with next to no miles on it. Could you guys tell; /html/mgb-v8/2004-03/msg00031.html (7,974 bytes)
5. RE: The tachometer (score: 1): Author: "Jim Stuart" <vze3swyy@verizon.net>; Date: Sat, 20 Mar 2004 18:31:13 -0500; I have used Autometer & VDO with no problems. They are switchable 4, 6, or 8 cyl. Some problems may arise if you are running an MSD ignition with the VDO, & you may need a filter (more money, from VD; /html/mgb-v8/2004-03/msg00032.html (9,048 bytes)
6. RE: A little help in the radiator area (score: 1): Author: "Jim Stuart" <vze3swyy@verizon.net>; Date: Sat, 21 Feb 2004 18:31:47 -0500; Use a Buick 300 water pump or check some of the Buick V6 rear wheel drive pumps or just call D & D or Glenn Towrey & stop getting the wrong pump. Both of these guys will sell you the correct pulley a; /html/mgb-v8/2004-02/msg00037.html (10,107 bytes)
7. RE: balancing problem (score: 1): Author: "Jim Stuart" <vze3swyy@verizon.net>; Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2004 21:27:21 -0500; About 6 months ago I had a similar problem as I had to change the flywheel, which had been balanced as part of the rotating assembly. I found a hitech 1 man machine shop with an electronic balancing; /html/mgb-v8/2004-02/msg00046.html (9,736 bytes)
8. RE: some observations (score: 1): Author: "Jim Stuart" <vze3swyy@verizon.net>; Date: Sat, 6 Dec 2003 15:43:59 -0500; Don't know about your speed shop guy, but the first problem that he, & your dyno friend did not identify was that you installed too big a carb, a common problem within the hot rod fraternity. A 500 c; /html/mgb-v8/2003-12/msg00012.html (10,769 bytes)
9. RE: some observations (score: 1): Author: "Jim Stuart" <vze3swyy@verizon.net>; Date: Sat, 6 Dec 2003 23:13:38 -0500; Webber is the parent company, owing several brands including Edelbrock & McLeod. In some markets the original company name is maintained, in others, especially Europe, the Webber name is used. I assu; /html/mgb-v8/2003-12/msg00017.html (10,020 bytes)
10. RE: Headlight positioning (score: 1): Author: "Jim Stuart" <vze3swyy@verizon.net>; Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2003 18:04:45 -0500; I also have a set installed. Yes, you have to do some cutting for the second Main problem is that the locating lugs on the bulb are too small for the MGB retaining ring & the bulbs rattle around. I t; /html/mgb-v8/2003-12/msg00041.html (9,210 bytes)
11. RE: Headlight positioning (score: 1): Author: "Jim Stuart" <vze3swyy@verizon.net>; Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2003 18:11:25 -0500; The second bulb is a daylight running light as many new cars are equipped. It is a safety item regardless of what bumpers you have & should be wired to come on with the ignition, not as part of the l; /html/mgb-v8/2003-12/msg00042.html (9,143 bytes)
12. RE: brake line flanges (score: 1): Author: "Jim Stuart" <vze3swyy@verizon.net>; Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2003 22:28:25 -0500; The flare is usually referred to as a "bubble flare", & is a double flare. My flaring kit is a KD & does a double flare. It does not look exactly like the factory flare, but gives a perfect seal. I h; /html/mgb-v8/2003-12/msg00078.html (9,144 bytes)
13. RE: drive shaft phasing (score: 1): Author: "Jim Stuart" <vze3swyy@verizon.net>; Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2003 23:06:46 -0500; Calculating the angle is pretty simple but you need an angle finder. This is a 360` wheel & pointer mounted on a magnetic base. They are available at some parts houses & also lumber yards & home cent; /html/mgb-v8/2003-11/msg00006.html (8,999 bytes)
14. RE: Rubber to Chrome Bumper Conversion (score: 1): Author: "Jim Stuart" <vze3swyy@verizon.net>; Date: Sun, 9 Nov 2003 17:53:24 -0500; I have converted 2 cars to chrome, helped a couple of others convert theirs. The rear bracket is easy to fab. All you need is a flat plate for each side, bolting to the two inside rubber bumper moun; /html/mgb-v8/2003-11/msg00021.html (10,293 bytes)
15. stocking stuffers (score: 1): Author: "Jim Stuart" <vze3swyy@verizon.net>; Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2003 22:25:02 -0500; Just got back from Sears where I picked up the neatest screwdriver I have ever seen. Not to plug Sears, exactly, no stock ownership, etc. This is a stubby ratcheting screwdriver with 6 double ended b; /html/mgb-v8/2003-11/msg00048.html (7,784 bytes)
16. throw out bearings (score: 1): Author: "Jim Stuart" <vze3swyy@verizon.net>; Date: Tue, 21 Oct 2003 22:37:56 -0400; There has been a bit of chat about hydraulic throw out bearings so I thought I would chime in. I have used the McLeod (Webber) since they first came out, now in my 4th car with only 1 problem with th; /html/mgb-v8/2003-10/msg00050.html (8,581 bytes)
17. RE: throw out bearings (score: 1): Author: "Jim Stuart" <vze3swyy@verizon.net>; Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2003 18:48:32 -0400; Casrtol GTLMA is correct, not GTX. Hopefully, those smart enough to do a V8 conversion would use brake fluid, regardless. Jim Eh? 'Castrol (sp) GTX' is an engine oil. /// /// mgb-v8@autox.team.net ma; /html/mgb-v8/2003-10/msg00054.html (8,155 bytes)
18. FW: Heater valve (score: 1): Author: "Jim Stuart" <vze3swyy@verizon.net>; Date: Sun, 26 Oct 2003 22:41:39 -0500; The heater valves found in A/C kits work very well, but they are vacuum operate, not cable operated as the MG valve is. They can be used, but will require an on/off switch & a vacuum motor. I have us; /html/mgb-v8/2003-10/msg00062.html (9,543 bytes)
19. RE: FW: Heater valve (score: 1): Author: "Jim Stuart" <vze3swyy@verizon.net>; Date: Mon, 27 Oct 2003 00:18:56 -0500; Yes, they work off manifold vacuum. That is why you need an electric switch of sorts & a vacuum motor to control the vacuum to turn the valve on or off. And yes, some of the A/C controls are electric; /html/mgb-v8/2003-10/msg00064.html (9,870 bytes)
20. Woody Cooper (score: 1): Author: "Jim Stuart" <vze3swyy@verizon.net>; Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2003 21:59:01 -0400; Anyone have a current address or web site for The Wedge Shop owned by Woody Cooper, located in the Boston area? Anyone have a wiring harness & ECU for a late model Rover V8? Jim Stuart Reply to <jimb; /html/mgb-v8/2003-09/msg00018.html (7,053 bytes)

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