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1. Rover cam bearings (score: 1): Author: MGV8VT@aol.com; Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2006 13:08:28 EST; Having worn out at least 8 cam bearing tools, I can say that I have put in my share of them, including Rover. Rovers are very easy, never had a fit problem after installing a set. Not that it can't h; /html/mgb-v8/2006-03/msg00007.html (6,989 bytes)
2. (no subject) (score: 1): Author: MGV8VT@aol.com; Date: Thu, 15 Jul 2004 14:49:04 EDT; Gil Price and Dale Spooner representing Ford Northeast.... /// /// mgb-v8@autox.team.net mailing list /// Send admin requests to majordomo@autox.team.net /// Send list postings to mgb-v8@autox.team.n; /html/mgb-v8/2004-07/msg00047.html (6,462 bytes)
3. RE: Fodr 5.0 swap (score: 1): Author: MGV8VT@aol.com; Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2004 07:45:09 EST; Front crossmember is not a big deal. I originally did mine with the Bronco pan and cut both sides of the x-member, but have since fitted a Canton pan and it would have required very minimal cutting o; /html/mgb-v8/2004-03/msg00043.html (6,904 bytes)
4. RE: Fodr 5.0 swap (score: 1): Author: MGV8VT@aol.com; Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2004 07:59:58 EST; /// /// mgb-v8@autox.team.net mailing list /// Send admin requests to majordomo@autox.team.net /// Send list postings to mgb-v8@autox.team.net /// Edit your replies! If they include this trailer, th; /html/mgb-v8/2004-03/msg00044.html (6,563 bytes)
5. Re:Ford 302 questions (score: 1): Author: MGV8VT@aol.com; Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2004 07:15:42 EST; Unless you have bushed rods you will have to stay with a press fit setup. Hopefully the shop you use has a rod oven for installation. You must also run a larger top ring gap with KB pistons, as per t; /html/mgb-v8/2004-02/msg00024.html (7,082 bytes)
6. re:balancing problem (score: 1): Author: MGV8VT@aol.com; Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2004 07:14:04 EST; Yes an externally balanced flywheel can be balanced on it's own, with a digital balancer, Hines etc. Finding a shop that keeps current with equipment can be a challenge however. Prices here in the no; /html/mgb-v8/2004-02/msg00050.html (7,477 bytes)
7. re:piston choice (score: 1): Author: MGV8VT@aol.com; Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2004 17:18:06 EST; I ran a set of flat top cast pistons in my 302 for the first 7 years of it's life, through the overheat situations and all the other assorted abuse. Sounds like basically the same setup as what you a; /html/mgb-v8/2004-02/msg00056.html (7,717 bytes)
8. re:crank friction (score: 1): Author: MGV8VT@aol.com; Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 07:41:52 EST; Sounds like you may have some edge loading or some minor cap shift. Assemble the crank with all the bearings, rotate a few times then examine the bearings for any sign of cap misalignment (shiny are; /html/mgb-v8/2004-01/msg00017.html (6,986 bytes)
9. re:shiny bearings (score: 1): Author: MGV8VT@aol.com; Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2004 12:29:25 EST; James, sounds like either too much bearing crush (the shells stand too proud of the parting surfaces) or incorrect torque on the studs/bolts that is causing the housing bore to pull in at the parting; /html/mgb-v8/2004-01/msg00020.html (7,791 bytes)
10. re:shiny bearings (score: 1): Author: MGV8VT@aol.com; Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2004 19:49:21 EST; I think you're safe using the bearings still. If you can get your hands on a dial bore gauge to measure the actual ID of the bearings as bolted in the block that is the best way to check bearing clea; /html/mgb-v8/2004-01/msg00022.html (7,158 bytes)
11. re:crank journal (score: 1): Author: MGV8VT@aol.com; Date: Sun, 21 Dec 2003 23:24:27 EST; James, you should have your crank checked mounted between V-blocks, as in a crank press.This is something any shop that grinds cranks will have, and it takes minimal time. You can do the same thing b; /html/mgb-v8/2003-12/msg00071.html (7,356 bytes)
12. Re: crank journal (score: 1): Author: MGV8VT@aol.com; Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2003 09:48:54 EST; James, sounds like you are ok. I've only ever used Moldex in Mich for nitriding and they always straighten them before they send them back. Sounds like your shop knew enough to check it so I think th; /html/mgb-v8/2003-12/msg00074.html (7,992 bytes)
13. T5 prices (score: 1): Author: MGV8VT@aol.com; Date: Tue, 21 Oct 2003 07:22:33 EDT; I basically bought my Ford WC T5 for $125. I had to drag the car home and pull the motor for the former owner who then sold the shell and motor to someone else. Of course I also got bell, flywheel, e; /html/mgb-v8/2003-10/msg00040.html (6,987 bytes)
14. T5 prices (score: 1): Author: MGV8VT@aol.com; Date: Tue, 21 Oct 2003 07:34:52 EDT; Ooops, that Trans Am has a 305/T5, not 302/T5. Also I forgot to mention that I am in Northwest Vermont, and unfortnately the kid does not have his fathers ambition so I doubt that he would pull the p; /html/mgb-v8/2003-10/msg00041.html (6,791 bytes)
15. HTO leakage (score: 1): Author: MGV8VT@aol.com; Date: Sat, 27 Sep 2003 09:50:52 EDT; I only just installed a T5 in my car last week, after having an automatic for 7 years. I never followed the posts and discussions on clutch related issues, maybe this is a good thing in the end, othe; /html/mgb-v8/2003-09/msg00041.html (7,659 bytes)
16. re:main and rod bearing clearances (score: 1): Author: MGV8VT@aol.com; Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2003 17:34:57 EST; The most accurate way to get the exact clearance you want is to torque the bearings in the block and bring the block to whomever is going to grind your crank and have them do the measuring themselves; /html/mgb-v8/2003-02/msg00082.html (7,358 bytes)
17. (no subject) (score: 1): Author: MGV8VT@aol.com; Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2001 07:38:22 EDT; My '77 B seems to have no problem with 325 hp,and it gets tested quite often.Other than an 8" rear end,larger front sway bar and tube shocks all around I have no other chassis mods and have yet to br; /html/mgb-v8/2001-10/msg00002.html (6,860 bytes)
18. (no subject) (score: 1): Author: MGV8VT@aol.com; Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2001 11:58:47 EDT; Nope,no traction bars.Car is automatic with 2.76 rear.Car is heavier than Rover,but those who have driven seem to think it is negligible.The easy power potential is almost worth the amount of work re; /html/mgb-v8/2001-10/msg00003.html (6,716 bytes)
19. engine temp (score: 1): Author: MGV8VT@aol.com; Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2000 11:52:42 EDT; I recently tried a coolant additive called MotorMax, made by Mobil. It was highly recommended by others and worked great for me. It took 10 degrees out of the motor at cruise and high speeds and more; /html/mgb-v8/2000-06/msg00005.html (6,814 bytes)

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