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21. Need MGB diff crush sleeve (score: 1): Author: "Scott Pontius" <spontius@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Thu, 3 Dec 1998 23:44:42 -0800; Does anyone have a differential pinion crush sleeve, part # BTB 853, for an MGB tube axle? I just found out from the shop that is rebuilding my B rear end that they have been unable to find one. They; /html/mgb-v8/1998-12/msg00004.html (7,281 bytes)
22. Quality of new 3.07 CWP (score: 1): Author: "Scott Pontius" <spontius@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Mon, 2 Nov 1998 18:06:14 -0800; Has anyone on the list tried the new 3.07:1 ratio crown wheel & pinion sets for the MGB diff, such as offered by Mike Satur? Any reports of quality/longevity would be appreciated... Scott Pontius '78; /html/mgb-v8/1998-11/msg00000.html (6,607 bytes)
23. Re: rover heads (score: 1): Author: "Scott Pontius" <spontius@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Tue, 24 Nov 1998 18:52:50 -0800; I have a 1980 Rover 3.5 FI long block that I would like to get rid of, if it helps. Buy the heads and I'll throw in the rest of the engine free :) Also a 1980 Rover LT77 5 speed gearbox (SD1, TR7/8,; /html/mgb-v8/1998-11/msg00052.html (7,709 bytes)
24. Re: CA V8'S CBAR (score: 1): Author: "Scott Pontius" <spontius@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Tue, 1 Sep 1998 21:45:32 -0700; Wow, I wish you luck! Keep us posted. You must have been really persistent, or talked to the right person. I called the CA Bureau of Automotive Repair, and the person I spoke to about engine swaps ju; /html/mgb-v8/1998-09/msg00003.html (7,762 bytes)
25. Lowering RBB (score: 1): Author: "Scott Pontius" <spontius@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Tue, 11 Aug 1998 18:51:20 -0700; The suspension is currently removed from my '78 MGB for various work. I have been getting sweaty palms over the idea of lowering the beastie an inch on reassembly- after all, now is the perfect time.; /html/mgb-v8/1998-08/msg00006.html (7,652 bytes)
26. Re: Books (score: 1): Author: "Scott Pontius" <spontius@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Thu, 13 Aug 1998 00:14:40 -0700; Yes. Some of the exact measurements given must be disregarded, and there is a bit of confusion in trying to sort out what applies to a RHD/LHD/CBB/RBB, but overall much of what he says is good. Even; /html/mgb-v8/1998-08/msg00015.html (7,836 bytes)
27. Re: my mgb A/C installation (so easy!) (score: 1): Author: "Scott Pontius" <spontius@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Thu, 13 Aug 1998 19:22:10 -0700; Beware of intake systems. Backing the engine up to what Glenn calls "The A/C position" also gives more room under the hood for EFI/carbs and aircleaners. In the standard position, you will probably; /html/mgb-v8/1998-08/msg00022.html (7,960 bytes)
28. SMOG was Let the mods begin (score: 1): Author: "Scott Pontius" <spontius@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Thu, 27 Aug 1998 21:16:32 -0700; This is how the new California smog situation has been explained to me: The new law does NOT exempt any car from any smog regulations. It exempts the car from regularly scheduled compliance inspectio; /html/mgb-v8/1998-08/msg00054.html (12,702 bytes)
29. Re: TR7 / TR8 OEM towing recommendations (score: 1): Author: "Scott Pontius" <spontius@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Fri, 28 Aug 1998 22:46:35 -0700; All this talk of trashed trannys is making me Very nervous.... A couple of years ago, before the discovery of this list and other sources of wisdom, I towed my donor Rover SD1 sedan with the rear whe; /html/mgb-v8/1998-08/msg00059.html (8,771 bytes)
30. Re: SMOG was Let the mods begin (score: 1): Author: "Scott Pontius" <spontius@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Sat, 29 Aug 1998 00:02:26 -0700; Paul, You may just have the California MGB-V8 Holy Grail stuck to your doorjamb. If I understand factory GTV8 history, that sticker should indicate California acceptance of an MGB with dual SU carbs; /html/mgb-v8/1998-08/msg00060.html (11,322 bytes)
31. Re: SMOG was Let the mods begin (score: 1): Author: "Scott Pontius" <spontius@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Sat, 29 Aug 1998 14:53:21 -0700; Chris, My donor car was a 1980 Rover SD1 North American spec, with these manifolds. The one that turns inward to hug the block looks very tempting until you get the engine into the MGB engine bay and; /html/mgb-v8/1998-08/msg00062.html (10,370 bytes)
32. Swirl pot progress (long) (score: 1): Author: "Scott Pontius" <spontius@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Tue, 7 Jul 1998 19:33:14 -0700; I have been grappling with the swirl pot problem (SD1 EFI V8 into '78 MGB), and here is my current approach: I hesitate to modify the stock tank for a number of reasons. I don't want to lose any usea; /html/mgb-v8/1998-07/msg00002.html (9,693 bytes)
33. Re: Swirl pot/driveshaft (score: 1): Author: "Scott Pontius" <spontius@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Thu, 9 Jul 1998 16:53:06 -0700; These are an offline discussion with Robin Weatherall regarding swirl pots, forwarded to the list with his permission: Yes, may well be too much. The simpler solution is usually more "poetical", as I; /html/mgb-v8/1998-07/msg00010.html (10,289 bytes)
34. Re: Swirl pot/driveshaft (score: 1): Author: "Scott Pontius" <spontius@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Thu, 9 Jul 1998 18:21:15 -0700; Yes. My SD1 uses the same external pump as the TR8 EFI. Scott Pontius '78 MGB with half-plumbed SD1 V8 Los Angeles --Original Message-- From: Keith Wheeler <keithw@sand.net> To: mgb-v8 <mgb-v8@Autox.; /html/mgb-v8/1998-07/msg00013.html (7,650 bytes)
35. Re: Rover's out west (score: 1): Author: "Scott Pontius" <spontius@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Mon, 22 Jun 1998 07:19:01 -0700; You bet. Mine is currently about 75% complete though. How many on the west coast are currently roadworthy? Scott Pontius 78 MGB with half plumbed SD1 V8 Los Angeles; /html/mgb-v8/1998-06/msg00013.html (7,818 bytes)

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