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21. Re: Help With PCV setup for Rover V8 (score: 1)
Author: "bown" <bown@concentric.net>
Date: Sun, 28 Oct 2001 21:50:42 -0700
That is a good explaination of the operation of the PCV. Thanks Dave. In my experience the PCV is all to often overlooked as a source of engine performance trouble. Sometimes they stick open, and som
/html/buick-rover-v8/2001-10/msg00016.html (11,341 bytes)

22. Re: Help With PCV setup for Rover V8 (score: 1)
Author: "bown" <bown@concentric.net>
Date: Sun, 28 Oct 2001 21:53:33 -0700
I have always thought of the PCV as sort of a variable valve. /// /// buick-rover-v8@autox.team.net mailing list ///
/html/buick-rover-v8/2001-10/msg00017.html (11,783 bytes)

23. Re: PCV Thread (score: 1)
Author: "bown" <bown@concentric.net>
Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2001 16:46:17 -0700
Most automotive engines have pistons going up while others go down. The net volume of the crankcase does not change, and compression does not occur into the crankcase. Most enclosed crankcase systems
/html/buick-rover-v8/2001-10/msg00026.html (7,672 bytes)

24. Re: new name on the list (score: 1)
Author: "bown" <bown@concentric.net>
Date: Thu, 6 Sep 2001 21:38:35 -0600
Welcome to the list. I agree that the Rover/Buick V8 is one of the great engines of the 20th Century. It was a 'good' engine when General Motors built it, but I think that Rover made it into a truly
/html/buick-rover-v8/2001-09/msg00004.html (8,145 bytes)

25. Re: 300 hp in a crate? (score: 1)
Author: "bown" <bown@concentric.net>
Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2001 22:20:10 -0600
I wish I worked for a place like that! Where do you work anyway? Regards, Jim B. right able me post. /// /// buick-rover-v8@autox.team.net mailing list ///
/html/buick-rover-v8/2001-09/msg00026.html (7,918 bytes)

26. Re: Best approach to add breather system...? (score: 1)
Author: "bown" <bown@concentric.net>
Date: Sat, 11 Aug 2001 23:38:57 -0600
I am also running a Holley 390 on one of my Buick 215s. I have a PCV in one rocker cover that plumbs into the 3/8" connector hole in the Holley base. The other rocker cover has a vented oil filler c
/html/buick-rover-v8/2001-08/msg00011.html (8,538 bytes)

27. Re: Edelbrock: Carter)carb (score: 1)
Author: "bown" <bown@concentric.net>
Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2001 01:17:17 -0600
I mostly agree with what Jim Stuart has said. I think that the Carter/Edelbrock/Weber 4-barrel is a superior street and mild performance carb. However for all out power a finely tuned Holley is bette
/html/buick-rover-v8/2001-08/msg00019.html (9,148 bytes)

28. Re: Spark plug question ... (score: 1)
Author: "bown" <bown@concentric.net>
Date: Thu, 16 Aug 2001 09:11:58 -0600
The inserts must have been put in to repair damaged aluminum threads. It is a common thing to do. I have not had any of mine come back out. The big question is: Did the threaded insert simply screw o
/html/buick-rover-v8/2001-08/msg00024.html (8,250 bytes)

29. Spark Plugs (score: 1)
Author: "bown" <bown@concentric.net>
Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2001 00:45:59 -0600
I looked up Spark Plugs on the AutoZone Web site www.autozone.com and for a 1962 Buick Special 215 V8 2bbl they list Bosch-Super 7503. They did not show a separate listing for a 4bbl. . /// /// buick
/html/buick-rover-v8/2001-08/msg00035.html (6,346 bytes)

30. Spark Plugs from NAPA (score: 1)
Author: "bown" <bown@concentric.net>
Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2001 17:47:09 -0600
I sent an e-mail inquiry to NAPA asking about plugs for a 62 Buick 4bbl. This is the reply I received from them: "Thank you for visiting NAPAonline.com. The part number for the spark plug you are sea
/html/buick-rover-v8/2001-08/msg00037.html (7,333 bytes)

31. Re: Spark Plugs from NAPA (score: 1)
Author: "bown" <bown@concentric.net>
Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2001 22:02:21 -0600
That is wierd. I wonder if the heads are different or something? Perhaps that explains the difference? Jim B. This /// /// buick-rover-v8@autox.team.net mailing list ///
/html/buick-rover-v8/2001-08/msg00039.html (7,731 bytes)

32. Re: A couple questions... (score: 1)
Author: "bown" <bown@concentric.net>
Date: Wed, 18 Jul 2001 16:31:59 -0600
What is the address of your web site? this more on or /// /// buick-rover-v8@autox.team.net mailing list ///
/html/buick-rover-v8/2001-07/msg00039.html (7,654 bytes)

33. Re: Muncie 4-speed transmission (score: 1)
Author: "bown" <bown@concentric.net>
Date: Tue, 19 Jun 2001 23:31:50 -0600
The Muncies that I have seen into have all had helical cut teeth. One of the more common Muncies is the M-20. The M-22 is more rare and known as the "Rock-Crusher", not because it has straight cut ge
/html/buick-rover-v8/2001-06/msg00005.html (8,213 bytes)

34. Re: Muncie Transmission (score: 1)
Author: "bown" <bown@concentric.net>
Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2001 09:52:52 -0600
Thank You Carl! The link you supplied has a wealth of information about the Muncie & Saginaw transmissions (and many other things). Regards, Jim B. /// /// buick-rover-v8@autox.team.net mailing list
/html/buick-rover-v8/2001-06/msg00012.html (7,105 bytes)

35. Re: Primed oil system but should this happen? (score: 1)
Author: "bown" <bown@concentric.net>
Date: Sat, 30 Jun 2001 20:36:02 -0600
What kind of electric drill are you using? Is it a 1/4", 3/8", or a 1/2". How many RPM's does the drill turn? I have used a 1/2" 600 RPM drill motor and it did not appear to be loaded much. I think
/html/buick-rover-v8/2001-06/msg00017.html (7,483 bytes)

36. Re: Spark plug question. (score: 1)
Author: "bown" <bown@concentric.net>
Date: Tue, 8 May 2001 16:47:31 -0600
I usually tighten them with pliers, just a little bit tighter than finger tight, I have never had them get loose. Jim B. /// /// buick-rover-v8@autox.team.net mailing list ///
/html/buick-rover-v8/2001-05/msg00001.html (7,293 bytes)

37. vacuum or mechanical? (score: 1)
Author: "bown" <bown@concentric.net>
Date: Mon, 2 Apr 2001 22:29:10 -0600
Fellow aluminum V8.ers, I am considering the installation of a Mallory dual-point distributor. I have the choice between the full mechanical advance version or the version that also includes vacuum a
/html/buick-rover-v8/2001-04/msg00003.html (6,626 bytes)

38. vacuum or mechanical (score: 1)
Author: "bown" <bown@concentric.net>
Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2001 21:35:25 -0600
I thank all of you for your many comments and suggestions. I think I will go with the combination mechanical & vacuum unit. I am giving thought to the electronic unit rather than the dual point but I
/html/buick-rover-v8/2001-04/msg00006.html (7,034 bytes)

39. Re: removing a buick 215 (score: 1)
Author: "bown" <bown@concentric.net>
Date: Fri, 6 Apr 2001 23:51:50 -0600
That's the way I do it. Out through the top, just like almost all other cars are done. Engine and transmission comes as a single unit. Undo the motor and transmission mounts. Disconnect the fuel line
/html/buick-rover-v8/2001-04/msg00013.html (9,062 bytes)

40. interesting Rover V8 web site (score: 1)
Author: "bown" <bown@concentric.net>
Date: Wed, 11 Apr 2001 23:26:53 -0600
I just came across this Rover V8 site. I do not recall it being mentioned before. I found it to be very interesting and thought you all might too. Regards, Jim B. /// /// buick-rover-v8@autox.team.ne
/html/buick-rover-v8/2001-04/msg00017.html (6,480 bytes)

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