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61. MIG welders... (score: 1): Author: kburtch@pts.mot.com (Kevin Burtch); Date: Mon, 13 Dec 93 14:12:50 EST; I found a used MIG welder not long ago, I didn't have time to check it out very well, but it had four heat (amperage?) settings, and a variable wire feed speed. (not stepped speed) I forgot the brand; /html/british-cars/1993-12/msg00233.html (7,148 bytes)
62. Re: Rope Trick Worked (score: 1): Author: kburtch@pts.mot.com (Kevin Burtch); Date: Wed, 15 Dec 93 11:27:25 EST; ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ AAARRRRRRRGGGHHH!!! DON'T DO it man! I did this once on my first TR7 and it took 4 MONTHS to get the head off!! (the studs were in there GOOD!) Pull the studs first! The head sh; /html/british-cars/1993-12/msg00262.html (7,519 bytes)
63. RE: Rope trick that worked (score: 1): Author: kburtch@pts.mot.com (Kevin Burtch); Date: Fri, 17 Dec 93 11:12:07 EST; My appologies. I didn't realise (as a few people have pointed out) the cause of my TR7 problem was electrolosis/corrosion between the studs and head. I was under the assumption it was just tight fit; /html/british-cars/1993-12/msg00372.html (7,729 bytes)
64. Stag question... (score: 1): Author: kburtch@pts.mot.com (Kevin Burtch); Date: Fri, 17 Dec 93 12:53:13 EST; I know that the Stag engine is a TR7/Dolomite engine _without_ half of the cylinders missing. :) What I was wondering is: did Triumph ever attach the Sprint head to the V8? It seems that would have b; /html/british-cars/1993-12/msg00375.html (6,845 bytes)
65. Re: Rover V8 tuning book (and misc mumblings) (score: 1): Author: kburtch@pts.mot.com (Kevin Burtch); Date: Tue, 21 Dec 93 16:48:15 EST; Great! I'm ordering mine right away! Thanks for the info! If it is the brake (slave) cylinder, it's easy! If you do one, do both! If one is old enough to need replacing, the other is surely on its w; /html/british-cars/1993-12/msg00486.html (8,972 bytes)
66. Re: MGB oil level (score: 1): Author: kburtch@pts.mot.com (Kevin Burtch); Date: Wed, 3 Nov 93 09:48:27 EST; There is a small hole in an area of the connecting rod on top of the big end, usually aimed about 30 to 45 degrees from the rod centerline. (axis being the crankpin center) The oil flowing through t; /html/british-cars/1993-11/msg00065.html (7,897 bytes)
67. Re: Max RPM (score: 1): Author: kburtch@pts.mot.com (Kevin Burtch); Date: Tue, 9 Nov 93 09:59:54 EST; Thanks for the formula! It seems a tad optomistic though. According to this formula, my 3.5L Rover V8 should be capable of 8574 RPM!!! (WOW!) I guess It could in pure race trim. Most motorcycles hav; /html/british-cars/1993-11/msg00133.html (8,784 bytes)
68. Fuel Injection (was: Pistons, and general engine question (Spit 1500)) (score: 1): Author: kburtch@pts.mot.com (Kevin Burtch); Date: Mon, 15 Nov 93 15:48:25 EST; You might want to consider a Bosch K-Jetronic mechanical port fuel injection system. They are extremely common for 4-bangers, and can be found in junkyards on most VW Rabbits and others. It is an ex; /html/british-cars/1993-11/msg00285.html (8,665 bytes)
69. Re: Spitfire 1500 (score: 1): Author: kburtch@pts.mot.com (Kevin Burtch); Date: Tue, 16 Nov 93 10:44:01 EST; I'm not positive, but I think UK Spits got the SU carbs, and the USA spec Spits got the Z-S carbs. The Weber DGV is an aftermarket performance add-on. (a bit cheaper than DCOEs :) Kevin, also in Flo; /html/british-cars/1993-11/msg00301.html (7,233 bytes)
70. Manifold coatings... (score: 1): Author: kburtch@pts.mot.com (Kevin Burtch); Date: Wed, 17 Nov 93 18:06:56 EST; I thought some of you might be interested in these products... (I am in no way connected to this company) -- 1200 degree exhaust manifold coatings: P/N: 1256 Stainless Steel Grey High Temp. Coating,; /html/british-cars/1993-11/msg00361.html (7,552 bytes)
71. Re: '76 spit in parts for sale (score: 1): Author: kburtch@pts.mot.com (Kevin Burtch); Date: Fri, 19 Nov 93 09:21:18 EST; Sure, post it. I'm interested. Where is it? (I am in Lake Worth, Florida) Thanks, Kevin; /html/british-cars/1993-11/msg00396.html (6,965 bytes)
72. [HELP] Rover/Triumph interchangeability (score: 1): Author: kburtch@pts.mot.com (Kevin Burtch); Date: Wed, 6 Oct 93 18:23:51 EDT; I found a Rover 3500 in the junkyard. Of course I snagged the V8! I was looking at the front brakes and noticed they look very familiar. :) The one odd thing was the calipers appear to have one large; /html/british-cars/1993-10/msg00104.html (7,435 bytes)
73. Rover V8 Identification anyone? Please? (score: 1): Author: kburtch@pts.mot.com (Kevin Burtch); Date: Thu, 14 Oct 93 17:15:07 EDT; I just picked up (a week or so ago) a 3.5L V8 from the junkyard. I yanked it out of a 1960s 3500S, a P6(?) car. It looks identical to the car on the bottom right corner of (shoot, forgot the name) Eu; /html/british-cars/1993-10/msg00297.html (7,951 bytes)
74. Re: Rover V-SIX (not 8) (score: 1): Author: kburtch@pts.mot.com (Kevin Burtch); Date: Thu, 21 Oct 93 09:33:43 EDT; Hmmm.... Didn't GM get upset about this? :) Are there a lot of them around? Are they odd-fire or even-fire? What is their displacement? Are many performance parts available? Do they have the (GM's); /html/british-cars/1993-10/msg00416.html (7,863 bytes)
75. Lotus Europa (score: 1): Author: kburtch@pts.mot.com (Kevin Burtch); Date: Fri, 22 Oct 93 09:45:53 EDT; I'm wondering if anyone could answer some questions. I've always liked the Europas, and only seen one up close. How much do they weigh? (approximately/average) How much torque can the transaxle take?; /html/british-cars/1993-10/msg00437.html (6,941 bytes)
76. Re: Rover V-SIX (not 8) (score: 1): Author: kburtch@pts.mot.com (Kevin Burtch); Date: Fri, 22 Oct 93 10:28:25 EDT; The ideal V-angle for a 6-cylinder, four stroke engine is 60 degrees. (also 120, 180, etc.) The idea V-angle for an 8-cylinder engine is 0, 45, 90, 135 degrees, etc. V6 engines with a 90 degree spli; /html/british-cars/1993-10/msg00439.html (8,600 bytes)
77. TR7/Dolomite 16V conversion (score: 1): Author: kburtch@pts.mot.com (Kevin Burtch); Date: Mon, 25 Oct 93 10:55:04 EDT; Does anyone out there know anything about the Dolomite Sprint Saloon? I was considering doing a 16V conversion to my TR7's engine, but the only way I've been able to find the head, is in a complete r; /html/british-cars/1993-10/msg00466.html (7,109 bytes)
78. Rover V8 Fuel Injection (score: 1): Author: kburtch@pts.mot.com (Kevin Burtch); Date: Mon, 25 Oct 93 11:05:18 EDT; Does anyone know about the Fuel Injection systems on the Rover V8s? What I would like to know is, does the Range Rover's 3.9 have larger intake runners than the 3.5's? I would like to throw the FI fr; /html/british-cars/1993-10/msg00468.html (7,060 bytes)
79. [WANTED] Spitfire (score: 1): Author: kburtch@pts.mot.com (Kevin Burtch); Date: Thu, 28 Oct 93 14:19:38 EDT; Does anyone know where I might find a used Spitfire with a trashed drivetrain and a decent body? (I can do mechanical work, but I'm so-so at bodywork) (preferred cheap) My current plan: I have a TR7; /html/british-cars/1993-10/msg00561.html (7,074 bytes)

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