- 201. Heater box (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrie@look.ca>
- Date: Wed, 22 Sep 2004 18:40:07 -0700
- I am trying to mate up a '77-80 MGB centre console to a 70 heater box in my 70 MGB. - the flap thingy that routes air to windscreen or interior not the heat control. It seems as if the flap movement
- /html/mgb-v8/2004-09/msg00025.html (7,003 bytes)
- 202. SS hose (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrie@look.ca>
- Date: Tue, 28 Sep 2004 16:36:02 -0700
- I have a 52 inch stainless steel braided hose with right angled 1X10mm female fittings on each end. So either end will fit the oil gauge connector on an MGB (ref Moss 180-245). I have forgotten why I
- /html/mgb-v8/2004-09/msg00026.html (6,978 bytes)
- 203. Stainless mesh grill (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrie@look.ca>
- Date: Wed, 29 Sep 2004 16:46:46 -0700
- Somehow the temporary pause in the blessed-list has made me go into amnesial fluidity. I offered SS mesh grills for the MGBs at $10 plus $5 postage. They are now $20 due to a miscalculation on my par
- /html/mgb-v8/2004-09/msg00027.html (7,237 bytes)
- 204. Where does your motor sit? (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrie@look.ca>
- Date: Wed, 04 Aug 2004 19:12:35 -0700
- When I started this mad V8-drop-in project I wanted to find out how far the Rover V8 would sit back against the bulkhead. Alas, no information was forthcoming and I attribute that to the lack of defi
- /html/mgb-v8/2004-08/msg00003.html (7,336 bytes)
- 205. Measurements (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrie@look.ca>
- Date: Sun, 08 Aug 2004 13:19:31 -0700
- Owing to circumstances beyond my control I may not have replied to all of you that asked about the measurements for the siting of a Rover V8 in an MGB. If you did not get a reply from me - please res
- /html/mgb-v8/2004-08/msg00005.html (6,986 bytes)
- 206. A Scam! (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrie@look.ca>
- Date: Sun, 08 Aug 2004 12:48:16 -0700
- If anyone gets the British magazine Classic & Sports Car then you will have found it has an insert "Win a Dream Home.....". BEWARE this is a scam! The activity of Strike Lucky Games Ltd is well docum
- /html/mgb-v8/2004-08/msg00006.html (7,425 bytes)
- 207. Brake switch (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrie@look.ca>
- Date: Mon, 09 Aug 2004 00:18:42 -0700
- Can anyone tell me what the thread is on the MGB servo brake switch? I am told a VW one will fit Barrie Robinson 172 Taylor Drive, Barrie, Ontario L4N 8L1. Canada Tel 705-721-9060 MGB GT V8 in the ma
- /html/mgb-v8/2004-08/msg00007.html (6,996 bytes)
- 208. Front Springs (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrie@look.ca>
- Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2004 10:05:28 -0700
- I had some mental problems with ordering front springs for my 1970 MGB GT (now a V8) and installed 264-390s. However, this sat the front too high so in went another pair that I had bought previously
- /html/mgb-v8/2004-08/msg00014.html (7,257 bytes)
- 209. Front X-member (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrie@look.ca>
- Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2004 10:08:27 -0700
- Can anyone give me a measurement that will allow me to determine what X-member I have sitting unloved on my garage floor? I cannot figure out if it is RB or CB and I understand that the steering rack
- /html/mgb-v8/2004-08/msg00015.html (7,041 bytes)
- 210. Bonnet release cable (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrie@look.ca>
- Date: Fri, 27 Aug 2004 10:47:40 -0700
- I have had three bonnet(hood) release cables break on me. Usually after about 10-12 pulls. The problem is the outer coiled wire sheath pulls out of the crimp at the handle end. I have now bought a st
- /html/mgb-v8/2004-08/msg00019.html (7,473 bytes)
- 211. Are my tyres too old? (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrie@look.ca>
- Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2004 10:39:20 -0700
- I put Star (Goodyear cheapies????) 185/70 14 M+S 88T tyres on my 1970 on MGB GT some 8-10 years ago and I now have a Rover V8 sitting in it. It is nearing completion held back by a plethora of frustr
- /html/mgb-v8/2004-08/msg00022.html (8,127 bytes)
- 212. Apple Hydraulics (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrie@look.ca>
- Date: Tue, 06 Jul 2004 12:05:26 -0700
- In the past some bad press has been given to Apple but I have to detail my They did my front shocks and my brake master cylinder - all look very nice. That was in June of '01. I found I had either mi
- /html/mgb-v8/2004-07/msg00006.html (7,254 bytes)
- 213. Master cylinder resevoir (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrie@look.ca>
- Date: Wed, 07 Jul 2004 16:13:23 -0700
- I have a servo with the wedge shaped reservoir. I have been told the later square one fits better. I wonder if that is true? Does anyone have a nice square reservoir for donation or sale? Regards Bar
- /html/mgb-v8/2004-07/msg00012.html (6,960 bytes)
- 214. 77-80 tach (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrie@look.ca>
- Date: Thu, 22 Jul 2004 20:16:30 -0700
- Has anyone got a dead 77-80 tach from an MGB? In modifying mine to be an 8 cylinder variety I destroyed the needle (pointer) and that is all I need. So a dead and rotted gauge would do me well. Regar
- /html/mgb-v8/2004-07/msg00060.html (6,862 bytes)
- 215. Townsend do (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrie@look.ca>
- Date: Sun, 10 Dec 2006 16:02:59 -0500
- I understand some one was taking pictures of our cars blasting own the Tail of the Dragon. Who were these people as I would like to get any taken of my car. I know it is a bit late! Regards Barrie Ba
- /html/mgb-v8/2006-12/msg00000.html (5,589 bytes)
- 216. Temp sensor position (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrie@look.ca>
- Date: Fri, 29 Dec 2006 15:32:01 -0500
- Folks at world, Having had some fun with the over-heating in my MGB GT V8 I have sort of worried around all the aspects thus learning a great deal from our gurus (for which many thanks). There are st
- /html/mgb-v8/2006-12/msg00004.html (7,174 bytes)
- 217. Re: Temp sensor position (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrie@look.ca>
- Date: Tue, 02 Jan 2007 15:25:33 -0500
- My fan is wired to stay/come on even if the ignition is offed! I have through the wings exhaust manifolds (much prettier than the RV8 ones !) But my question was more related to which would be the b
- /html/mgb-v8/2007-01/msg00001.html (9,502 bytes)
- 218. A fuelish question (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrie@look.ca>
- Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2007 13:15:47 -0500
- In Roger William's book he says that using a low grade gasoline (petrol) in an engine with high compression will result in extra heat with lesser power. I was told that as long as the engine does not
- /html/mgb-v8/2007-01/msg00015.html (6,886 bytes)
- 219. RE: A fuelish question (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrie@look.ca>
- Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2007 20:24:23 -0500
- So I should get my cat 'tuned' on tank of 98 gas - then see what happens when I go to regular (89) I will try it out and see how it goes Regards Barrie Barrie Robinson (705) 721-9060 http://www.brit
- /html/mgb-v8/2007-01/msg00019.html (8,097 bytes)
- 220. The Brit V8 Newsletter (score: 1)
- Author: Barrie Robinson <barrie@look.ca>
- Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2007 15:32:57 -0500
- Congratulations to Curtis et al !! They were nominated Newsletter of the Month in March issue of Classic Motorsports - and quite rightly ttoo!! Regards Barrie Barrie Robinson (705) 721-9060 http://ww
- /html/mgb-v8/2007-01/msg00022.html (6,535 bytes)
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