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21. Re: overheating (score: 1)
Author: Glenn Towery <mgv8glen@bellatlantic.net>
Date: Sun, 18 Jul 1999 00:58:08 -0700
Jim, ck the head tork!!!!! I do this every 10,000 miles & yes the tork is off 5 to 15 lbs. & Jim the more the timming is retarded the more heat it will make, it has to have a good bit of over adv. to
/html/mgb-v8/1999-07/msg00035.html (9,454 bytes)

22. Re: Crankcase Breathing (score: 1)
Author: Glenn Towery <mgv8glen@bellatlantic.net>
Date: Mon, 17 May 1999 07:06:07 -0700
Rick, the oil P.C.V. is the BEST THING that you can do to help mother earth out & NOT cost you power,fule mileage or motor ware. If you showed up at my shop with a 4 cyl. & weber & NO P.C.V. I will n
/html/mgb-v8/1999-05/msg00023.html (8,582 bytes)

23. Re: Buick 215 Worth?? (score: 1)
Author: Glenn Towery <mgv8glen@bellatlantic.net>
Date: Mon, 31 May 1999 12:22:14 -0700
Kevin, you have no problem!!!! we have ALL been there & done that. I have a 215 bell & lower cover,215 fly wheel clutch, P.P & ford rebuilt V-8 T-5 sp. with a drive shaft that needs to be cut to fit.
/html/mgb-v8/1999-05/msg00043.html (8,281 bytes)

24. Re: Temperature (score: 1)
Author: Glenn Towery <mgv8glen@bellatlantic.net>
Date: Thu, 01 Apr 1999 22:52:59 -0800
Rick, Don't worry be happy!!! The fans kick in at 200 deg., take a magic marker and mark on your gauge when thay come on, this way you will know. the gauge should be around the N a bit befor or after
/html/mgb-v8/1999-04/msg00001.html (7,980 bytes)

25. Re: Bore size (score: 1)
Author: Glenn Towery <mgv8glen@bellatlantic.net>
Date: Sun, 04 Apr 1999 23:53:55 -0700
Dave don't even think of more than .020, the walls are very thin. Ck. the piston to cyl. clearance, it should be no more than.003 if its more you can get it power honed the .010.it needs to true up.
/html/mgb-v8/1999-04/msg00005.html (7,845 bytes)

26. Re: Rover crank specs-reply (score: 1)
Author: Glenn Towery <mgv8glen@bellatlantic.net>
Date: Tue, 13 Apr 1999 23:08:52 -0700
Tom & Dave The G.M. 215, Rover 3500, 3900, are the same stroak. The 4200 is .200 more (3" stroak). What we do to moke a 42 run is take a 3900 piston & cut .090 off the top of the piston & .125 off th
/html/mgb-v8/1999-04/msg00007.html (10,257 bytes)

27. Re: New information query (score: 1)
Author: Glenn Towery <mgv8glen@bellatlantic.net>
Date: Mon, 19 Apr 1999 22:06:09 -0700
It was writen by the one & only KURT SCHLEY, the editor of the M.G.-V8 news letter. It is in Grassroots Motorsport, nov. & dec. of 97 & it is very well done Glenn Towery
/html/mgb-v8/1999-04/msg00010.html (8,025 bytes)

28. Re: More questions, would you believe (score: 1)
Author: Glenn Towery <mgv8glen@bellatlantic.net>
Date: Wed, 21 Apr 1999 22:46:39 -0700
You better do some more home work BIG TIME!!!!!1st the 300 rods are cast (JUNK) 2nd you will still be a 3900 & with 300 heads it will be very low comp. & this motor wont run without comp. What works
/html/mgb-v8/1999-04/msg00012.html (9,839 bytes)

29. Re: More questions, would you believe (score: 1)
Author: Glenn Towery <mgv8glen@bellatlantic.net>
Date: Sat, 24 Apr 1999 00:50:05 -0700
David, I have talked with MR. BAKER a good bit & he knows his stuff!!!!! Bakers 4900 & mine has a 3.4 in. stroke the 3900 has a 2.8 in stroke. If you put a longer rod in to push a shorter piston comp
/html/mgb-v8/1999-04/msg00014.html (11,395 bytes)

30. Re: Greg's been drinknn' (score: 1)
Author: Glenn Towery <mgv8glen@bellatlantic.net>
Date: Sun, 25 Apr 1999 06:26:11 -0700
Greg, What GOOD is the 300 rod going to do????? That is only going to turn 4900 r p m ???? It is heaver than the stock rod ( that I turn 7000 R.P.M.) & you will have to add mallory to the crank to ge
/html/mgb-v8/1999-04/msg00016.html (8,141 bytes)

31. Re: Early trans. tunnel modifications (score: 1)
Author: Glenn Towery <mgv8glen@bellatlantic.net>
Date: Mon, 08 Mar 1999 23:25:02 -0800
Kelvin did a eng. bay job on my 66 the first of the year & with the rover box there is no need for the saw!!!!!!! just a big hammer. & shorten the shifter arm 1 1/4 in. like I do & the lever goes thr
/html/mgb-v8/1999-03/msg00016.html (8,100 bytes)

32. Re: 50 psi oil pressure???? (score: 1)
Author: Glenn Towery <mgv8glen@bellatlantic.net>
Date: Sat, 20 Feb 1999 20:14:03 -0800
You have the wrong oil pressure reg. spring in the oil pump base plate. there is a short or long spring, tell me how long & I can get you the right one. Glenn
/html/mgb-v8/1999-02/msg00005.html (9,149 bytes)

33. Re: MGB-GT V8 engine choice (score: 1)
Author: Glenn Towery <mgv8glen@bellatlantic.net>
Date: Thu, 14 Jan 1999 23:08:18 -0800
Glen, I have 6 rover,buick V-8s at my shop & I am 1 1/5 hrs. south of you in De. you ought to come down for a test ride in my 4.2 74 G.T. & then I will lent you drive!!!! Give me a call & come on dow
/html/mgb-v8/1999-01/msg00024.html (8,802 bytes)

34. Re: MGB-GT V8 choice (score: 1)
Author: Glenn Towery <mgv8glen@bellatlantic.net>
Date: Sat, 16 Jan 1999 08:04:39 -0800
Chris, to keep the state of Calf. happy & your wallet, I would look for a 65-67 GT. It takes the same time to do the eng. bay mods. as the 73!!!! & if you get a calf. body there will be no rust. I di
/html/mgb-v8/1999-01/msg00030.html (8,833 bytes)

35. Re: MGB GT V8 conversion? (score: 1)
Author: Glenn Towery <mgv8glen@bellatlantic.net>
Date: Sat, 16 Jan 1999 19:02:17 -0800
Chris the problem with 68 & newer cars is the feds emission, do yourself a big favor & stay with the older. Glenn
/html/mgb-v8/1999-01/msg00031.html (8,084 bytes)

36. Re: CA engine swap/smog laws (score: 1)
Author: Glenn Towery <mgv8glen@bellatlantic.net>
Date: Tue, 19 Jan 1999 00:03:56 -0800
Chris There is NO smog on 67 & older autos!!!! & You can swap with no problem out of the feds. Glenn
/html/mgb-v8/1999-01/msg00039.html (7,481 bytes)

37. Re: Almost Ready to Rock & Roll (score: 1)
Author: Glenn Towery <mgv8glen@bellatlantic.net>
Date: Wed, 20 Jan 1999 00:45:21 -0800
Rick, if you do what Ted said O.K., but if you can't at least hot wire cooling fans to run & with press. cap off squeeze the top hose while the motor is running to get the traped air out & pull watte
/html/mgb-v8/1999-01/msg00042.html (12,323 bytes)

38. Re: 4.2L all locked up- update (score: 1)
Author: Glenn Towery <mgv8glen@bellatlantic.net>
Date: Wed, 20 Jan 1999 00:51:49 -0800
Jim, I triped into a rover 4.6 long block in very good cond. but I am going to rebuild it, would you or the Woody from the Tr-8 shop know who might need one Thanks Glenn
/html/mgb-v8/1999-01/msg00043.html (11,173 bytes)

39. Re: Years of MGB (score: 1)
Author: Glenn Towery <mgv8glen@bellatlantic.net>
Date: Sat, 23 Jan 1999 09:03:36 -0800
Chris the problem with books, you dont know who or what thay know. I am the dumb old mech. that has done V-8's for 16 years. the rubber bump. cars have the changed eng. bay, the late 76 have the pane
/html/mgb-v8/1999-01/msg00053.html (10,811 bytes)

40. Re: 4.2L all locked up- update (score: 1)
Author: Glenn Towery <mgv8glen@bellatlantic.net>
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 1998 07:54:26 -0800
Jim, Are we having fun yet!!! Jim dont use spacers (motor to bell) I would look at how much I can grind off the end of the crank that hold pilot bush. I think the bush sits .200 tho. inside the crank
/html/mgb-v8/1998-12/msg00024.html (12,023 bytes)

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