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1. Help Needed, suprise, suprise :-) (score: 1): Author: Wake074@aol.com; Date: Sun, 2 Jul 2000 18:01:40 EDT; A new problem, this one really bad. Buick 215, Edelbrock carb, RV8 headers, Holley Electric pump, etc. The car idles fine, and will drive around my neigborhood without any problems. As soon as I get; /html/mgb-v8/2000-07/msg00001.html (8,515 bytes)
2. Free Rostyle Wheels (Must pick up in Charleston, SC) (score: 1): Author: Wake074@aol.com; Date: Thu, 6 Jul 2000 11:11:32 EDT; For anyone in the local Charleston, SC area, I have a set of MGB Rostyle wheels, that are in a good shape that are free for the taking. I repainted these a couple of years ago, so they still look goo; /html/mgb-v8/2000-07/msg00006.html (7,318 bytes)
3. Thanks, Carb Problem Solved (score: 1): Author: Wake074@aol.com; Date: Fri, 7 Jul 2000 09:32:40 EDT; Just wanted to say thanks to John, Greg, Michael, Frank, and Murray for either offering advice on the carb problem, or recommending that I keep the current SO (for those who asked, it stands for sign; /html/mgb-v8/2000-07/msg00007.html (6,977 bytes)
4. The first couple of hundred miles, some thoughts (Long) (score: 1): Author: Wake074@aol.com; Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2000 10:38:39 EDT; Just wanted to say thanks for all those who chimed up about the hard starting problem. I changed coils to a MSD Blaster coil. I then immediately fried a set of points, read the instructions, installe; /html/mgb-v8/2000-06/msg00004.html (8,624 bytes)
5. Re: Throttle Cable (score: 1): Author: Wake074@aol.com; Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2000 09:04:19 EDT; This is a good question. My local speed shop couldn't come up with a good answer so this is what I did. Edelbrock sells a piece that fits in the hole in the throttle linkage (5 dollars at the local s; /html/mgb-v8/2000-06/msg00017.html (7,958 bytes)
6. Re: What other distributors will fit the 215? (score: 1): Author: Wake074@aol.com; Date: Tue, 20 Jun 2000 13:53:51 EDT; That is odd, as I purchased my rebuilt distributor at the local Advance Autoparts, for less than 50 bucks, no core. It included points, but didn't have a cap or rotor. If you'd like, I think I may s; /html/mgb-v8/2000-06/msg00024.html (8,445 bytes)
7. Re: What other distributors will fit the 215? (score: 1): Author: Wake074@aol.com; Date: Tue, 20 Jun 2000 21:16:49 EDT; Here is the info that I said I would post. It might be a better deal at D&D, as I'm a believer in supporting the small shops who support us with parts and knowledge. I've tried to spread my money aro; /html/mgb-v8/2000-06/msg00026.html (8,086 bytes)
8. Wheels & Tires (score: 1): Author: Wake074@aol.com; Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2000 11:03:38 EDT; After taking the V8 out last night, I noticed a pretty pronounced vibration in the front end. I'm quite sure it is from unbalanced wheels. I've tried to have my rostyles balanced before, but they sai; /html/mgb-v8/2000-06/msg00040.html (8,043 bytes)
9. Re: Wheels & Tires (score: 1): Author: Wake074@aol.com; Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2000 13:20:10 EDT; Okay, I can understand why I'd want to go with a 205 or 215. The problem still lies in the offset. The minilites typically have the same offset as the rostyles. Maybe I should just ask a more direct; /html/mgb-v8/2000-06/msg00043.html (8,646 bytes)
10. Re: Wheels & Tires (score: 1): Author: Wake074@aol.com; Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2000 16:56:02 EDT; The reason I was asking about the different offsets, is because they are much cheaper here in the US. I can get nice looking TSW alloy wheels (marketed for a Honda Accord) for $50 each. I could also; /html/mgb-v8/2000-06/msg00045.html (8,516 bytes)
11. Another simple wheel question (score: 1): Author: Wake074@aol.com; Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2000 20:12:37 EDT; Assuming I have a 14" x 6" wide wheel with a 38 mm offset. If I add a 1/4" spacer on each wheel, that would have the effect of reducing the actual offset, bringing it down to almost exactly that of a; /html/mgb-v8/2000-06/msg00047.html (6,773 bytes)
12. Another wheel question, wheel spacers? (score: 1): Author: Wake074@aol.com; Date: Wed, 28 Jun 2000 09:33:01 EDT; Am I just asking for trouble, by using a 1/4" wheel spacer to reduce the positive offset to MGB specs? The company I'm trying to deal with (www.tires.com), are more or less useless, and will offer no; /html/mgb-v8/2000-06/msg00055.html (8,377 bytes)
13. 14x6's, where & how much, what I found (score: 1): Author: Wake074@aol.com; Date: Wed, 28 Jun 2000 10:59:32 EDT; Larry and others, Here is what I found available for inexpensive 14x6 alloys. www.tires.com They have TSW Quads available for $50 ea. The customer service was bad both times I called, I called back a; /html/mgb-v8/2000-06/msg00058.html (8,988 bytes)
14. Re: 14x6's, where & how much, what I found (score: 1): Author: Wake074@aol.com; Date: Wed, 28 Jun 2000 16:16:56 EDT; Several people have mentioned positive comments about their local Discount Tire chain store. My comments were centered around the service I received over the phone. They do not have a store located; /html/mgb-v8/2000-06/msg00064.html (8,714 bytes)
15. Close but still not done, more questions (Long) (score: 1): Author: Wake074@aol.com; Date: Wed, 3 May 2000 13:15:43 EDT; Well, for those who have been following the conversion, I really hope to be done this weekend. I'm taking the first few days of next week off, so I can get her back on the road again. I'm sure you'll; /html/mgb-v8/2000-05/msg00006.html (9,658 bytes)
16. Re: Close but still not done, more questions (Long) (score: 1): Author: Wake074@aol.com; Date: Wed, 3 May 2000 22:59:59 EDT; I went back to read what I wrote. I meant a swivel adapter, not a spin on oil filter adapter. Your right they are all spin ons. Sorry for the confusion, and thanks for the responses so far. I'll bett; /html/mgb-v8/2000-05/msg00009.html (8,110 bytes)
17. All my questions, Summary (score: 1): Author: Wake074@aol.com; Date: Thu, 4 May 2000 23:10:49 EDT; I wanted to say thanks to David K, the three Jims, Jim M, Jim C, Jim S, and Mark and Frank for replying to my questions. Here's the results. 1. Radiator hose. I guess this is something I'm just going; /html/mgb-v8/2000-05/msg00011.html (7,275 bytes)
18. Won't Start :-( (score: 1): Author: Wake074@aol.com; Date: Sun, 7 May 2000 12:25:55 EDT; Well, today was supposed to be the day to hear the engine run, but I seem to be having a few problems. I wish someone on the list was a little closer, as I don't think anything is seriously wrong, bu; /html/mgb-v8/2000-05/msg00016.html (8,599 bytes)
19. More info, but still won't start (score: 1): Author: Wake074@aol.com; Date: Sun, 7 May 2000 18:25:05 EDT; I seem to be getting consistent spark, although not very strong. When I crank the starter, the voltage at the coil drops considerable down to around 4 volts. This is certainly causing the weak spark.; /html/mgb-v8/2000-05/msg00017.html (8,260 bytes)
20. Thanks, maybe plugs? (score: 1): Author: Wake074@aol.com; Date: Sun, 7 May 2000 20:48:06 EDT; Thanks for the responses, I've received so far, I'm sure I'll receive some more tonight and in the morning. The general consensus was to try towing it, which if I haven't started it by next weekend,; /html/mgb-v8/2000-05/msg00021.html (7,488 bytes)

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