Search String: Display: Description: Sort:

Results:

References: [ +from:djones2@mdc.com: 39 ]

Total 39 documents matching your query.

21. Re: New Member on the List (score: 1)
Author: Dan Jones <djones2@mdc.com>
Date: Wed, 06 Jan 1999 12:58:43 -0600
and very strong, because the stock rods were cast iron. Hey Dave Williams, you out there? Care to comment? Most turn down Chev or other off-the-shelf valves to fit, cut pushrods and/or make spacers
/html/buick-rover-v8/1999-01/msg00018.html (13,174 bytes)

22. RE: Rover V8 in a Stag... - Reply (score: 1)
Author: Dan Jones <djones2@mdc.com>
Date: Fri, 22 Jan 1999 11:28:39 -0600
The later Avantis were not replicas. They were built on the same assembly line in South Bend as the originals by many of the same workers. Drivetrains were replaced with Chevy and other parts were u
/html/buick-rover-v8/1999-01/msg00052.html (7,717 bytes)

23. FYI: Buick 215/300 heads info. - Reply (score: 1)
Author: Dan Jones <djones2@mdc.com>
Date: Sun, 24 Jan 1999 19:36:43 -0600
I have a Buick 300 4 bbl intake that's aluminum. Are you sure the intake wasn't aluminum in '64? Later, Dan Jones
/html/buick-rover-v8/1999-01/msg00065.html (6,746 bytes)

24. hybrids of parts (long) - Reply (score: 1)
Author: Dan Jones <djones2@mdc.com>
Date: Sun, 24 Jan 1999 21:11:57 -0600
Whatever the difference is, it must be minor. A little home porting and some oversize valves would make it a moot point. Since you've got both motors, set them side-by-side and tear 'em apart. Compa
/html/buick-rover-v8/1999-01/msg00067.html (11,877 bytes)

25. Re: hybrids of parts (long) - Reply (score: 1)
Author: Dan Jones <djones2@mdc.com>
Date: Sun, 24 Jan 1999 21:23:16 -0600
They work just fine on stroked stock bore engines. FWIW, open chamber Chevy heads are that way too. Wil's running 300 heads on his stroker and likes them just fine. & several other American manufact
/html/buick-rover-v8/1999-01/msg00068.html (7,612 bytes)

26. Intakes Revisited (score: 1)
Author: Dan Jones <djones2@mdc.com>
Date: Thu, 10 Dec 1998 08:44:00 -0600
Some time ago I made a post about different intakes I was considering for my stroker Rover (3.9L block, Buick 300 crank and heads). My conclusion was I would need one of the single planes to feed the
/html/buick-rover-v8/1998-12/msg00009.html (7,351 bytes)

27. More Carter Carb Info (score: 1)
Author: Dan Jones <djones2@mdc.com>
Date: Thu, 01 Oct 1998 09:15:01 -0500
Here's some info on Carter carbs I dug up. CFM Model Venturi Diameter Bore Diameter primary secondary primary secondary 400 AFB 1 1/8 1 1/4 1 7/16 1 7/16 500 AFB 1 3/16 1 1/4 1 7/16 1 11/16 575 AFB 1
/html/buick-rover-v8/1998-10/msg00001.html (8,036 bytes)

28. Buick tuning woes ... - Reply (score: 1)
Author: Dan Jones <djones2@mdc.com>
Date: Wed, 07 Oct 1998 10:47:29 -0500
the throttle produces a cyclic "surge" phenomenon, which consists of >the engine Surge at steady speed is the result of either too much total advance or lean idle/main metering (see carb stuff below
/html/buick-rover-v8/1998-10/msg00010.html (8,759 bytes)

29. weight calcs [was: 215 in porsche...] - Reply (score: 1)
Author: Dan Jones <djones2@mdc.com>
Date: Fri, 16 Oct 1998 10:01:19 -0500
Try Dave Williams' engine weight list at: http://home1.gte.net/42/engfyi.htm Later, Dan Jones "Author: DickShaler@aol.com at inetmail " "However the 215/Rover weighs 320# vs the 911 at 400# plus and
/html/buick-rover-v8/1998-10/msg00030.html (7,665 bytes)

30. Huffaker Engrg Manifold For Sale or Trade - Reply (score: 1)
Author: Dan Jones <djones2@mdc.com>
Date: Mon, 26 Oct 1998 15:45:31 -0600
As you may know, I've been looking into importing a Wilpower single plane intake from Australia. Given the very favorable exchange rate (56 US cents = $1 Aus), it looks like I can import for about t
/html/buick-rover-v8/1998-10/msg00051.html (11,586 bytes)

31. Huffaker single plane intake - Reply (score: 1)
Author: Dan Jones <djones2@mdc.com>
Date: Tue, 01 Sep 1998 10:15:41 -0500
Current exchange rate for US dollar to British pound is 1.676 so price would be around $315 plus shipping and insurance. Exchange rates are more attractive for Australia and New Zealand at 0.572 and
/html/buick-rover-v8/1998-09/msg00002.html (7,196 bytes)

32. Re[2]: Performance Questions - Reply (score: 1)
Author: Dan Jones <djones2@mdc.com>
Date: Thu, 03 Sep 1998 13:20:38 -0500
If this is Wil Bridges' write up (I think it is), there is a mistake on flywheel. He mentions a Vega unit, but it's really a Monza flywheel. With minor re-work, it mates up to the Buick 300 crank, mo
/html/buick-rover-v8/1998-09/msg00019.html (8,868 bytes)

33. Re: Performance Questions (score: 1)
Author: Dan Jones <djones2@mdc.com>
Date: Tue, 08 Sep 1998 17:37:33 -0500
Nope, it's from a Chevy Monza 4 cylinder and weighs about 22 pounds (finished) compared to about 30 for a TR8. A TR8 ring gear was installed and the clutch face surfaced. The resulting flywheel has t
/html/buick-rover-v8/1998-09/msg00070.html (8,171 bytes)

34. Carter Carb Wanted (score: 1)
Author: Dan Jones <djones2@mdc.com>
Date: Thu, 24 Sep 1998 11:55:11 -0500
Hi All, I'm looking for a rebuildable Carter 400 CFM carb (AFB model 9410). Anyone have one for sale or trade? Thanks, Dan Jones
/html/buick-rover-v8/1998-09/msg00108.html (6,676 bytes)

35. alloy in 32 chevy - Reply (score: 1)
Author: Dan Jones <djones2@mdc.com>
Date: Tue, 29 Sep 1998 16:05:34 -0500
Sounds like an interesting project. What kind of manifold are you going to use to feed all those cubes? My 215 lived it's previous life in a '32 Ford street rod. It was originally done up in an all
/html/buick-rover-v8/1998-09/msg00131.html (8,142 bytes)

36. Re: Test the list - Reply (score: 1)
Author: Dan Jones <djones2@mdc.com>
Date: Thu, 27 Aug 1998 09:59:05 -0500
I don't know about Jan but I'm here. Woo hoo! Hey, anybody signed on yet? You there Jan? Greg Oh Joy! Oh Bliss! A Rover V8 List at last! Greg
/html/buick-rover-v8/1998-08/msg00003.html (6,969 bytes)

37. anybody home? - Reply (score: 1)
Author: Dan Jones <djones2@mdc.com>
Date: Thu, 27 Aug 1998 12:34:46 -0500
Nope, I'm not here and neither is Greg or Martin. anybody on the list yet? hey hey hey.. it's good to be here.. Jan
/html/buick-rover-v8/1998-08/msg00009.html (6,757 bytes)

38. Single Plane Intake - Reply (score: 1)
Author: Dan Jones <djones2@mdc.com>
Date: Fri, 28 Aug 1998 15:18:55 -0500
Haven't heard anything back yet. For those that don't know, I'm looking into importing a Wilpower single plane intake for my Rover stroker project. I'll be using home ported Buick 300 heads, a Buick
/html/buick-rover-v8/1998-08/msg00018.html (7,899 bytes)

39. Re: Single Plane Intake (score: 1)
Author: Dan Jones <djones2@mdc.com>
Date: Mon, 31 Aug 1998 09:48:07 -0500
Thanks for the info. The Harcourt intake is available in the U.S. from Barry Bassford (Total Alloy Engines) and supposedly he has an exclusive arrangement. Last time I checked he wanted $459 for a s
/html/buick-rover-v8/1998-08/msg00023.html (7,552 bytes)

Current List: 21 - 39
Page: [1] [2]
This search system is powered by Namazu