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Re: [Mgb-v8] So that we can all stay on the same page - here is

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Subject: Re: [Mgb-v8] So that we can all stay on the same page - here is
From: "James J." <m1garandusa@verizon.net>
Date: Sat, 30 Aug 2008 14:37:37 -0400
All,
Is this new pump shorter than a Buick 300 A/C pump?  If so, by how much?

Also, do the Rover/Buick pulleys share the same bolt pattern as any 
other big name engine?  I'm curious as to where folks are getting 
different sized pulleys.

James J.

GrayTesla@aol.com wrote:
> <<Carl is right - no mention was made stating that the plane remained 
> the same.  It was said that the pulley remains the same - this is NOT 
> the same as the plane.>>
>  
> Barrie, the pictures show that the water pump pulley DOES NOT remain the 
> same. That difference is what affords the shortened pump to not protrude, yet 
>have 
> the drive portion, the groove, stay aligned.
>  
> No, I am not a MG owner and if my asking question here is uncomfortable for 
> some I apologize. If as a non-MG 215 owner I am on the wrong forum please let 
> me know. 
>  
> Barrie, I hope my note (For the Sake of Clarity) has shed light on why there 
> was confusion for some of us. Now, I say it here for the third time: you are 
> to be commended for this wonderful innovation -- HOWEVER, the words you 
> original wrote obviously caused some confusion. There is not harm in that and 
>no 
> blame being place. People simply wish to understand the details. You may not 
>be as 
> directly involved with the actual mechanics as some of us but questions of 
> pulleys and plane alignment can be significant matters. 
>  
> Again, no one is trying to disparage you. Please afford those of us who read 
> your note literally the same curtesy. I'll now go quietly into that dark 
>night.
>  
> Darius
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