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61. RE: still more cooling questions (score: 1): Author: "Jim Stuart" <vze3swyy@verizon.net>; Date: Fri, 28 Jun 2002 19:30:01 -0400; No, your questions are good ones, relevant to many on the list. Pretty much all of the covers are interchangeable. 215 Buick, Olds, 300 Buick, early rear wheel drive V6 Buicks, & all Rover covers I k; /html/mgb-v8/2002-06/msg00060.html (8,986 bytes)
62. RE: Coolant? (score: 1): Author: "Jim Stuart" <vze3swyy@verizon.net>; Date: Sat, 29 Jun 2002 19:35:04 -0400; Boiling point goes up, freezing point goes down, heat transfer ability suffers. That is, water is a better transfer medium than antifreeze, so the ability to cool the engine is lessened by an increas; /html/mgb-v8/2002-06/msg00065.html (8,294 bytes)
63. RE: intake manifold (score: 1): Author: "Jim Stuart" <vze3swyy@verizon.net>; Date: Wed, 1 May 2002 18:03:24 -0400; Sounds like the engine is where it should be. Now, is it as low as it can be? The top edge of the metal base for the rubber puck at the frame rail should be slightly below the top edge of the frame; /html/mgb-v8/2002-05/msg00002.html (10,342 bytes)
64. FW: [Fwd: Re: intake manifold] (score: 1): Author: "Jim Stuart" <vze3swyy@verizon.net>; Date: Thu, 2 May 2002 19:10:07 -0400; Since the drive shaft points down towards the rear, & the centerline of the engine/trans should be roughly parallel to the C/L of the pinion, I would say that upward movement of the rear would effect; /html/mgb-v8/2002-05/msg00005.html (9,009 bytes)
65. RE: Air filter (score: 1): Author: "Jim Stuart" <vze3swyy@verizon.net>; Date: Mon, 13 May 2002 18:01:45 -0400; I have run that setup using a K & N 2 1/4" filter on 2 cars with no problems. Your expert is right, of course, but sometimes you have no choice. My new roadster has a rather extreme engine set back,; /html/mgb-v8/2002-05/msg00031.html (9,284 bytes)
66. RE: Air filter (score: 1): Author: "Jim Stuart" <vze3swyy@verizon.net>; Date: Tue, 14 May 2002 01:33:05 -0400; I read the article too, & the point made was that once the air cleaners were dirty, the whole situation of air flow changed to the worse, & the paper cleaners got dirty & restrictive fairly quickly,; /html/mgb-v8/2002-05/msg00037.html (9,497 bytes)
67. RE: 9" Rear End (score: 1): Author: "Jim Stuart" <vze3swyy@verizon.net>; Date: Fri, 17 May 2002 20:26:41 -0400; For most V-8 conversions, a 9" Ford rear is overkill. Most common rears seem to be Ford 8" and MGC. Since the MGC rears are becoming very rare, the 8" Ford is the most common choice at this time. The; /html/mgb-v8/2002-05/msg00050.html (8,838 bytes)
68. RE: 9" Rear End (score: 1): Author: "Jim Stuart" <vze3swyy@verizon.net>; Date: Fri, 17 May 2002 22:37:25 -0400; Heavy or light is more a reference to the axles, which come in various diameters than the gears or housings. Nothing wrong with the stock MG rear, it is a Dana & very strong. Main reason to swap is t; /html/mgb-v8/2002-05/msg00052.html (9,657 bytes)
69. RE: 9" Rear End (score: 1): Author: "Jim Stuart" <vze3swyy@verizon.net>; Date: Fri, 17 May 2002 22:46:18 -0400; The 3.70 is in a roadster with a mild 215, T-5 trans with a .63 5th gear. I have around 18,000 miles on the car, & will eventually swap in a 3.55 8" Ford. I used the 3.70 MGC because I had it on hand; /html/mgb-v8/2002-05/msg00053.html (8,948 bytes)
70. RE: Changing Master cylinders (score: 1): Author: "Jim Stuart" <vze3swyy@verizon.net>; Date: Sat, 18 May 2002 17:34:49 -0400; Those are not metric threads, at least not by intent. I believe they are either Whitworth or British Pipe Thread. In either case, use the original nut & bubble flare the line. An A & N flare will not; /html/mgb-v8/2002-05/msg00056.html (8,736 bytes)
71. RE: Buick Block with Olds Heads (score: 1): Author: "Jim Stuart" <vze3swyy@verizon.net>; Date: Fri, 24 May 2002 01:40:20 -0400; There are major differences in the cylinder heads, they are not the same castings. Buick heads sit up, Olds splay outwards. Rocker arm mounts are much different, combustion chamber design is not at a; /html/mgb-v8/2002-05/msg00066.html (10,882 bytes)
72. Cooling (score: 1): Author: "Jim Stuart" <vze3swyy@verizon.net>; Date: Mon, 27 May 2002 19:33:41 -0400; As warm weather approaches, so do cooling problems. In the past, I have always had a front air dam, or spoiler on my V8's, usually the LE style. When I built the newest car, I was trying to maintain; /html/mgb-v8/2002-05/msg00069.html (7,531 bytes)
73. RE: Cooling - Bonnet Vents w/Aluminum Bonnet (score: 1): Author: "Jim Stuart" <vze3swyy@verizon.net>; Date: Tue, 28 May 2002 18:43:49 -0400; Some of the conversions I have seen have really great looking louvers- try to get a picture of Mike Moor's car- Mike, are you out there? I would caution about removing the stiffeners from an ally hoo; /html/mgb-v8/2002-05/msg00075.html (9,540 bytes)
74. Emailing: Marian (score: 1): Author: "vze3swyy" <vze3swyy@verizon.net>; Date: Thu, 30 May 2002 20:34:13 -0400; Now here's a real V8 conversion- & it has clearance for the air cleaner. Jim Stuart your files are attached and ready to send with this message. [demime 0.97c removed an attachment of type applicatio; /html/mgb-v8/2002-05/msg00083.html (7,038 bytes)
75. Untitled Document (http://www.ntahc.org/modifiedhealeys/Photos/126Marian/Marian.htm) (score: 1): Author: "Jim Stuart" <vze3swyy@verizon.net>; Date: Thu, 30 May 2002 20:58:45 -0400; Try the link in the subject line to see a Mopar V8 powered Bugeye. Jim Stuart Reply to <jimbb88@usa.com> /// /// mgb-v8@autox.team.net mailing list /// Send admin requests to majordomo@autox.team.net; /html/mgb-v8/2002-05/msg00084.html (7,646 bytes)
76. RE: Rover Valve Covers fit Buick 300 Heads? (score: 1): Author: "Jim Stuart" <vze3swyy@verizon.net>; Date: Thu, 30 May 2002 23:49:27 -0400; Since stock Buick 215 valve covers fit 300 heads, I am sure Rover valve covers will also. Jim Stuart Reply to <jimbb88@usa.com> Can anybody help me with the answer to this question. Do Rover SD1 allo; /html/mgb-v8/2002-05/msg00086.html (7,857 bytes)
77. RE: Rover 3.9 Rebuild ? (score: 1): Author: "Jim Stuart" <vze3swyy@verizon.net>; Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2002 19:11:21 -0400; Sounds right to me. You can use either oil pan you wish. It only involves "egging" a couple of holes in the front corners. You can tell by comparing gaskets. Jim Stuart replies: jimbb88@usa.com I'm a; /html/mgb-v8/2002-04/msg00039.html (9,466 bytes)
78. RE: Rover 3.9 Rebuild ? (score: 1): Author: "Jim Stuart" <vze3swyy@verizon.net>; Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2002 19:12:03 -0400; Is the cover deeper, or does the water pump have a longer shaft? Take some good measurements without the pumps. Any of the Buick front covers can be fitted with longer oil pump gears & a spacer to i; /html/mgb-v8/2002-04/msg00049.html (9,463 bytes)
79. RE: V8 conversion speedo (score: 1): Author: "Jim Stuart" <vze3swyy@verizon.net>; Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2002 19:46:57 -0400; My advise is to get a VDO electronic speedo. It is programmable from a small button on the front, no removing & flipping dip switches like most electronic speedos. They are made in 2 sizes, 100mm fo; /html/mgb-v8/2002-04/msg00067.html (9,889 bytes)
80. RE: V8 conversion speedo (score: 1): Author: "Jim Stuart" <vze3swyy@verizon.net>; Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2002 19:54:46 -0400; $65.00 is for the cable. An additional gear reduction angle drive is required, unless you can find the correct GM plastic gear. If one ever existed, it may not be available now, as all(?) GM speedos; /html/mgb-v8/2002-04/msg00068.html (9,642 bytes)

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