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21. Engine vs Gear oil for tranys and ODs (score: 1): Author: Dennis <IEDXW@ASUVM.INRE.ASU.EDU>; Date: Wed, 26 Oct 1994 11:59:02 -0700 (MST); Is there a general concensus as to which type of oil if best to run in the I'm particularly interested in the best oil to run in a 1980 Spit trans with overdrive. Engine oil is lighter so you will us; /html/british-cars/1994-10/msg01380.html (6,911 bytes)
22. Thrust bearings and 1500 cranks (score: 1): Author: Dennis <IEDXW@ASUVM.INRE.ASU.EDU>; Date: Wed, 24 Aug 1994 11:55:45 -0700 (MST); You must be VERY VERY careful with the thrust bearings on 1500s. The 1500s and 1296s are notorious for pushing con rods through the block. The thrust bearings wear and actually fall out so the crank; /html/british-cars/1994-08/msg00622.html (8,672 bytes)
23. Parts from UK (roller rockers 'n' stuff (score: 1): Author: DEnnis <IEDXW@ASUVM.INRE.ASU.EDU>; Date: Thu, 21 Jul 1994 13:42:37 -0700 (MST); Just got my $1400 shipment of parts from Triumph Tune in UK. It took about 3 weeks for them to arrive. I had to pick them up from the post-office as there was a $34 customs charge which they forgot t; /html/british-cars/1994-07/msg00506.html (7,152 bytes)
24. Synthetics and oil change intervals (score: 1): Author: Dennis <IEDXW@ASUVM.INRE.ASU.EDU>; Date: Fri, 29 Jul 1994 08:29:44 -0700 (MST); I use either Amsol 20-50 racing fully synthetic oil or Mobil 1. Amsol is spendy but they recomend changing the oil once every 12 months or 12K miles. The amsol filter should be changed every 6 K mile; /html/british-cars/1994-07/msg00729.html (7,647 bytes)
25. Uk shipping, just done it. (score: 1): Author: Dennis <IEDXW@ASUVM.INRE.ASU.EDU>; Date: Tue, 21 Jun 1994 08:53:04 -0700 (MST); I have just ordered 900 pounds ($1450) worth of parts from Triumph Tune in the UK. They are shipping it air mail, the total weight of the order is 28 Kg (about 65 lbs) and the cost of shipping is 87; /html/british-cars/1994-06/msg00668.html (8,693 bytes)
26. How do you clean out a gearbox? (score: 1): Author: Dennis <IEDXW@ASUVM.INRE.ASU.EDU>; Date: Mon, 27 Jun 1994 14:09:26 -0700 (MST); Here is the problem: I have an overdrive greabox from a 1980 spitfire I plan on fitting to my Midget. It was from a car which had a fire so most wires are fried. I want to thoroughly clean the inside; /html/british-cars/1994-06/msg00836.html (6,653 bytes)
27. Engine stands for 1500s (score: 1): Author: RETURN <IEDXW@ASUVM.INRE.ASU.EDU>; Date: Mon, 27 Jun 1994 14:14:17 -0700 (MST); I just bought a new engine stand for the bargin price of $50. It is very heavy duty but......I will use grade 8 bolts to bolt the engine to the 4 places on the stand, but will the place where the the; /html/british-cars/1994-06/msg00837.html (6,923 bytes)
28. AZ rust free MG (score: 1): Author: Dennis <IEDXW@ASUVM.INRE.ASU.EDU>; Date: Mon, 23 May 1994 12:09:45 -0700 (MST); I have an MG in Phonenix AZ. I too notice a lack of MGs in AZ. I think its just too hot most of the time. Its getting into the 100s now and in this weather people want ice cold AC, not 100 degree win; /html/british-cars/1994-05/msg00616.html (7,034 bytes)
29. Custom advance curves (score: 1): Author: Dennis <IEDXW@ASUVM.INRE.ASU.EDU>; Date: Wed, 06 Apr 1994 09:39:46 -0700 (MST); Paeco has an electronic ignition set up (replaces points) which has an optional module to allow you to set up 16 custom made advance curves. has anyone actually seen these units and know how well the; /html/british-cars/1994-04/msg00109.html (7,058 bytes)
30. Valves springs and camshaft wear (score: 1): Author: Dennis <IEDXW@ASUVM.INRE.ASU.EDU>; Date: Thu, 14 Apr 1994 13:05:05 -0700 (MST); Uprated valve springs are needed keep things from bouncing especially with higher lift cams and increased revs...CORRECT? The problem is, uprated springs (in my case a double set on a 1500) will acce; /html/british-cars/1994-04/msg00328.html (7,197 bytes)
31. Positive Crankcase ventilation (score: 1): Author: Dennis <IEDXW@asuvm.inre.asu.edu>; Date: Tue, 08 Feb 1994 12:24:25 -0700 (MST); David Vizard goes into alot of depth about this subject. He says the bigger the pressure drop inside the crankcase the better (well almost). This will actually gain power as the crank and rods do not; /html/british-cars/1994-02/msg00255.html (7,816 bytes)
32. Starting Problems/dead or dying batteries (score: 1): Author: Dennis <IEDXW@asuvm.inre.asu.edu>; Date: Mon, 14 Feb 1994 12:03:51 -0700 (MST); Try these things: Get a good ammeter which reads down to either milliamps or even microamps. With the key nbot even in the ignition, remove the +ve battery lead from the battery and connect the ammet; /html/british-cars/1994-02/msg00361.html (7,507 bytes)
33. Sandblasting and painting engine parts (score: 1): Author: DEnnis <IEDXW@asuvm.inre.asu.edu>; Date: Tue, 15 Feb 1994 13:32:50 -0700 (MST); Will sandblasting pistons and cranks to clean them mess them up?? Just kidding. But seriously, I want to clean and remove the paint down to bare metal on the following: front and rear engine plates,; /html/british-cars/1994-02/msg00416.html (8,409 bytes)
34. Paeco: Anyone heard of or used them? (score: 1): Author: DEnnis <IEDXW@asuvm.inre.asu.edu>; Date: Thu, 17 Feb 1994 13:55:25 -0700 (MST); I just talked to a guy who races Sprits. He had his engine built by a company called PAECO. It puts out 158hp and has 230 Lbs (I think) compression, at a CR of 13.5:1. It is an out and out rase motor; /html/british-cars/1994-02/msg00484.html (6,785 bytes)
35. 1500 con rods, need to swap + $$ (score: 1): Author: Dennis <IEDXW@asuvm.inre.asu.edu>; Date: Tue, 11 Jan 1994 10:03:29 -0700 (MST); I really need some 1500 con rods!! I have some but for some silly reason they have a hole drilled through them where the cap bolt which scews in ends. I assume that this is fine for the "normal" 1500; /html/british-cars/1994-01/msg00208.html (7,150 bytes)
36. What's in octane booster? (score: 1): Author: Dennis <IEDXW@asuvm.inre.asu.edu>; Date: Tue, 11 Jan 1994 15:08:04 -0700 (MST); So what is the octane boosting chemical in octane boosters. I have seen methanol on alot of the containers, is that all it is?? What is the best "real" octane booster, short of using 100% heptane?? I; /html/british-cars/1994-01/msg00217.html (6,931 bytes)
37. Removing MGB steering wheels (score: 1): Author: Dennis <IEDXW@asuvm.inre.asu.edu>; Date: Wed, 12 Jan 1994 19:49:36 -0700 (MST); I had a 73 MGBGT with a stuck steering wheel. I used a bearing puller after all else failed. The puller really took some wrenching down to get the bloomin' thing off, but it did work. Tell us what di; /html/british-cars/1994-01/msg00248.html (6,600 bytes)
38. oil filters, oil, and noisy bearings at start-up (score: 1): Author: Dennis <IEDXW@asuvm.inre.asu.edu>; Date: Tue, 25 Jan 1994 14:27:18 -0700 (MST); The first 10 seconds or so after I start the car, the engine is very noisy. After this ten seconds or so it quietens down. The noisy is the "no oil anywhere" noise but goes after the oil passageways; /html/british-cars/1994-01/msg00524.html (7,531 bytes)
39. Randy and oil filters and pressures (score: 1): Author: Dennis <IEDXW@asuvm.inre.asu.edu>; Date: Thu, 27 Jan 1994 18:06:05 -0700 (MST); Randy, thanks for the info on oil filters. You are correct on all counts. The car with the loud noise at start up is in fact a VW Vanagon (air cooled). The reason my B took about 10 seconds to get up; /html/british-cars/1994-01/msg00613.html (7,015 bytes)
40. Cylinder bore flexing and overbores (1500 (score: 1): Author: Dennis <IEDXW@asuvm.inre.asu.edu>; Date: Thu, 02 Dec 1993 11:48:31 -0700 (MST); What sort of cylinder bore flexing would go on in a 1500 Spit overbored by 40 thou?? 1500 motors used for racing often have this overbore and I wonder what is their longevity?? Vizard suggests you ca; /html/british-cars/1993-12/msg00039.html (7,149 bytes)

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