- 1. Rocker arm clearance check (score: 1)
- Author: Rick1huber@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 24 Mar 2006 06:39:48 EST
- Hi everybody, I have some intermittent valve noize, ticking sound and want to check the rocker arm clearance when the push rod is on the back of the cam. Is there a guide that I can use to know when
- /html/mgb-v8/2006-03/msg00030.html (7,341 bytes)
- 2. Re: Rocker arm clearance check (score: 1)
- Author: Rick1huber@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2006 06:27:53 EST
- Thanks for the replys. I forgot to say it's a Rover 3.5 engine with hydraulic lifters. I've already changed the lifters, so still the ticking. Paul's note about the continuously intemittent ticking
- /html/mgb-v8/2006-03/msg00037.html (7,320 bytes)
- 3. Special Thanks for British V8 2005 (score: 1)
- Author: Rick1huber@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 15 Jun 2005 20:29:05 EDT
- What a great weekend put on by Rick Ingram, Dave Kingman, and Pete Mantell in Terre Haute. It was truly the "Driving Experience of 2005" with an autocross, a road race track day, and a drag strip day
- /html/mgb-v8/2005-06/msg00026.html (7,871 bytes)
- 4. New Diff / Custom Wiring (score: 1)
- Author: Rick1huber@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 14 May 2005 18:52:16 EDT
- Hi All, The new 3.0 Diff and driveshaft are all complete on my 75 B V8 and it really works well. It's a tamed beast now - can cruise down the highway much more comfortably - 2800 RPM at 70 instead of
- /html/mgb-v8/2005-05/msg00015.html (8,702 bytes)
- 5. Silly questions (score: 1)
- Author: Rick1huber@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 22 May 2005 10:20:22 EDT
- Hi Guys, I hate asking this group silly questions, but I've run into a dead end searching for a new air filter. I have a Carter 500 carburetor and the chrome air cleaner that fits on top of it. When
- /html/mgb-v8/2005-05/msg00026.html (8,045 bytes)
- 6. Silly Question Answers (score: 1)
- Author: Rick1huber@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 24 May 2005 07:27:36 EDT
- Thanks everybody for the information on the air filter. I'll go get one the next chance I get - parts numbers really help. Cheers, Rick /// /// mgb-v8@autox.team.net mailing list /// Send admin reque
- /html/mgb-v8/2005-05/msg00031.html (6,633 bytes)
- 7. Broken Motor Mount (score: 1)
- Author: Rick1huber@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 10 Apr 2005 17:32:05 EDT
- Hi List, Discovered yesterday that I have a separated motor mount on the driver's side. It looks like a clean break of the rubber away from the metal plate on the engine side. I'm wondering if it is
- /html/mgb-v8/2005-04/msg00009.html (7,461 bytes)
- 8. Re: Broken Motor Mount (score: 1)
- Author: Rick1huber@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2005 20:37:26 EDT
- Thanks Craig and Marvin, I'll look into a similar set up with a stronger motor mount for an MGB. It's really swapping the motor mount I'm dreading, with the bracket that has the steering pinion runni
- /html/mgb-v8/2005-04/msg00011.html (7,360 bytes)
- 9. Re: Broken Motor Mount (score: 1)
- Author: Rick1huber@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2005 08:06:21 EDT
- Hi Paul, Thanks for the reply. Yes, I want to avoid having to do this again. I will get the V8 mounts this time, and am thinking about the steady bar too. Cheers, Rick /// /// mgb-v8@autox.team.net m
- /html/mgb-v8/2005-04/msg00015.html (7,172 bytes)
- 10. Re: V8 Emblems (score: 1)
- Author: Rick1huber@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2005 08:09:12 EDT
- I got my V8 emblems from Victoria British - made for the MGB GT V8. Cheers, Rick /// /// mgb-v8@autox.team.net mailing list /// Send admin requests to majordomo@autox.team.net /// Send list postings
- /html/mgb-v8/2005-04/msg00016.html (6,784 bytes)
- 11. Racing Harness (score: 1)
- Author: Rick1huber@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2005 21:17:06 EDT
- Hi again list, Sure is a great place to get information about things. Hope you guys don't mind me asking so many questions. Thinking about putting harnesses in the V8 MGB before the event in Terre Ha
- /html/mgb-v8/2005-04/msg00018.html (7,730 bytes)
- 12. Racing Harness Replies (score: 1)
- Author: Rick1huber@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 17 Apr 2005 23:14:16 EDT
- Hi Guys, Thanks for the reply's. Now I'm reconsidering, with no roll bar in the car. Cheers, Rick /// /// mgb-v8@autox.team.net mailing list /// Send admin requests to majordomo@autox.team.net /// Se
- /html/mgb-v8/2005-04/msg00025.html (6,629 bytes)
- 13. Re: Electric Radiator Fan (score: 1)
- Author: Rick1huber@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2005 23:40:27 EDT
- The temp sensor for my electric fans is in the top head of the radiator - a hole cut in the front into which I plug the sensor surrounded by a rubber plug with a metal clip. It has blown out once in
- /html/mgb-v8/2005-04/msg00031.html (7,523 bytes)
- 14. Hard Starting (score: 1)
- Author: Rick1huber@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 5 Mar 2005 13:25:26 EST
- Hi V8 listers, A problem I've had for all 6 years with my car is now getting a little worse. It's very difficult to start when cold, particularly in the winter. Crank for 15, 20 seconds, pumping gas
- /html/mgb-v8/2005-03/msg00007.html (7,553 bytes)
- 15. Not so hard starting (score: 1)
- Author: Rick1huber@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 7 Mar 2005 14:39:02 EST
- Hi List, Amazing what help this forum provides. Got half a dozen or so replies to my hard starting question, and checked various things people suggested. I have and electronic fuel pump and electric
- /html/mgb-v8/2005-03/msg00012.html (7,511 bytes)
- 16. TR8 Tansmission Ratios (score: 1)
- Author: Rick1huber@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2005 07:59:54 EST
- Hi gang, Still pondering my rear end gear change. I know I'll get the low RPM cruise at highway speeds, but having trouble figuring what I'm going to give up on off the line quickness. I'm using a we
- /html/mgb-v8/2005-01/msg00008.html (8,866 bytes)
- 17. Traction Bars (score: 1)
- Author: Rick1huber@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 25 Dec 2004 14:53:24 EST
- Hi Listers - Happy Holidays, Put traction bars on the V8 B for Christmas - it had started to hop on rapid acceleration. Fixed the problem great. Now the wheels spin but don't make any squealing sound
- /html/mgb-v8/2004-12/msg00046.html (7,340 bytes)
- 18. Swap the Diff? (score: 1)
- Author: Rick1huber@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2004 01:02:40 EST
- Hi V8ers, Thinking about changing my original 3.9 MGB rear end in my 75 V8 B. I'm thinking about getting the 3.07 crown wheel and pinion - listed for 375 British pounds on the Mike Satur web site - t
- /html/mgb-v8/2004-12/msg00051.html (7,557 bytes)
- 19. Running Again (score: 1)
- Author: Rick1huber@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 2 Aug 2004 20:51:52 EDT
- Hi everybody, After two months down for what started out to be a pretty simple lifter change, I have Super B back on the road again. Thanks for the help with questions along the way. I ended up getti
- /html/mgb-v8/2004-08/msg00000.html (6,913 bytes)
- 20. Ideas for head removal (score: 1)
- Author: Rick1huber@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 19 Jul 2004 06:13:43 EDT
- Hi gang, Has anybody removed a 14 bolt head on a Rover 3.5 without pulling the engine. I'm taking off the passenger side head to get some machine shop work done on it. The external bolts are obstruct
- /html/mgb-v8/2004-07/msg00057.html (7,419 bytes)
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