- 141. Re: Steering on CBB (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
- Date: Sun, 16 Apr 2000 23:04:33 -0400
- As the engine is out of my project car at present, I checked some photos taken during the trial fit up, & I really don't see the problem. If the engine sits level, the exhaust port is above the u-jo
- /html/mgb-v8/2000-04/msg00031.html (9,585 bytes)
- 142. Re: Clutch Alignment Tool (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
- Date: Tue, 18 Apr 2000 20:27:48 -0400
- Every time I have bought a clutch/ pressure plate combo, it has included a throw out bearing that I didn't use, & a plastic alignment tool that I did use. Try buying from American manufacturers who
- /html/mgb-v8/2000-04/msg00041.html (7,771 bytes)
- 143. Re: flywheel diet on buick + Q2 (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
- Date: Tue, 18 Apr 2000 22:14:43 -0400
- I agree, the input shaft is best, but if you don't have one, plastic alignment tool is second. Failing that, a wood dowel wrapped in tape to achieve the correct diameter is faster than trying to mea
- /html/mgb-v8/2000-04/msg00043.html (8,459 bytes)
- 144. Re: Running & on the road (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
- Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2000 19:45:22 -0400
- Ain't life grand! No thrill like it. Sounds like you made good choices. Glad to see you back on the list. Jim Stuart
- /html/mgb-v8/2000-04/msg00049.html (8,284 bytes)
- 145. clutch alignment (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
- Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2000 23:44:05 -0400
- A few days ago there was a brief discussion about aligning the clutch disk prior to installing the trans. I commented that the clutch kits I had purchased included a plastic tool for this. Tonight, w
- /html/mgb-v8/2000-04/msg00050.html (7,144 bytes)
- 146. Re: What's going on? (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
- Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2000 23:40:26 -0400
- Walk about??? Jim Stuart
- /html/mgb-v8/2000-04/msg00058.html (7,545 bytes)
- 147. project car (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
- Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2000 20:17:46 -0400
- Work goes along on the new car. Got the engine back from the machine shop, installed the flywheel, clutch, bell housing, ready to bolt up the tranny for a trial fit, check the header clearance, etc.
- /html/mgb-v8/2000-04/msg00059.html (7,215 bytes)
- 148. Re: V8 Newsletter (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
- Date: Fri, 03 Mar 2000 18:13:39 -0500
- Kurt is still our beloved & revered Editor. His e-mail is MGV8NEWS@aol.com Jim Stuart
- /html/mgb-v8/2000-03/msg00003.html (7,436 bytes)
- 149. Re: Clutch Pressure Plate to Flywheel (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
- Date: Mon, 06 Mar 2000 19:24:04 -0500
- You had better not be off by more than a few thou or you will be eating clutch disks. This is not normally a DIY operation, a machine shop will usually do it for $25-35.00. If I were you, I would at
- /html/mgb-v8/2000-03/msg00005.html (8,995 bytes)
- 150. Re: Buick V-8 front cover from JC Whitney? (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
- Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2000 21:24:42 -0500
- This is basically a rear wheel drive Buick V-6 front cover, & should(not guaranteed) fit either the Buick or Olds 215, & those Rover V-8's that use a distributor. Logic/substitution. The only issue I
- /html/mgb-v8/2000-03/msg00019.html (8,078 bytes)
- 151. Re: Normal Temperature Range ?? (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
- Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2000 18:20:06 -0500
- Assuming you have a 185` thermostat, this seems about right. Jim Stuart
- /html/mgb-v8/2000-03/msg00026.html (7,560 bytes)
- 152. Re: V6 Metric Oil Filter Adapter Wanted (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
- Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2000 23:33:17 -0500
- Which engine are you using? The Buick metric V-6 oil pump base mounts to either the Olds/Buick or Rover front cover to point the oil filter down & forward, rather than to the side. Mocal makes a ver
- /html/mgb-v8/2000-03/msg00029.html (8,638 bytes)
- 153. Import Carlisle 2001 (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
- Date: Thu, 30 Mar 2000 21:14:42 -0500
- It is my understanding that you are changing the dates for Import (& Kit Cars) at Carlisle to a September date for 2001. If that info is incorrect, please accept my apologies & delete. If true, howe
- /html/mgb-v8/2000-03/msg00043.html (7,967 bytes)
- 154. rambling.No real content, delete if easily bored. (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
- Date: Fri, 31 Mar 2000 01:13:52 -0500
- Well, its late, 12:30, its been a pretty good week. Things are coming together on the new project, a completely counterfeit 1978 V8 Roadster becoming a 1967. The A/C fits, the engine bay is clean eno
- /html/mgb-v8/2000-03/msg00044.html (9,927 bytes)
- 155. Re: rambling.No real content, delete if easily bored. (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
- Date: Fri, 31 Mar 2000 22:55:13 -0500
- yes, have lengthened the cowl, added the steel dash, 2 wipers, not 3. The 67 speaker surround does not fit, so I am modifying a 68. Not sure how it will turn out yet. Jim
- /html/mgb-v8/2000-03/msg00046.html (9,724 bytes)
- 156. Re: Poly Suspension Pads? (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
- Date: Tue, 01 Feb 2000 19:05:18 -0500
- If you just use a "stand alone" warning light circuit - ignition hot, switch makes ground, wires to a seperate light, no problem. You may be correct if an existing warning light is used, someone wou
- /html/mgb-v8/2000-02/msg00014.html (9,757 bytes)
- 157. Re: Clutch Change (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
- Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2000 18:08:46 -0500
- You gave us no info as to the engine/tranny combo, so it is hard to be helpful. If you have a GM or Ford trans & a seperate GM or aftermarket bell housing, it is a piece of cake, even with the A/C m
- /html/mgb-v8/2000-02/msg00044.html (8,183 bytes)
- 158. Re: Progress and Misc. Ramblings (Long) (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
- Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2000 21:24:32 -0500
- I don't have a Moss catalog handy, but the thermo switch goes in the radiator. For a '77, you do not need a bracket. The switch is held in by a rubber gasket. Do not use the '79/80 switch, as it has
- /html/mgb-v8/2000-01/msg00010.html (8,815 bytes)
- 159. aluminum radiators (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
- Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2000 19:02:50 -0500
- Thanks to Larry & Dan for good info & explainations. Larry mentioned "Be Cool" radiators. I never found a web site for them, but contacted them about a year ago after reading an article in one of the
- /html/mgb-v8/2000-01/msg00021.html (8,433 bytes)
- 160. Re: Camshaft Selection (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
- Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2000 21:05:06 -0500
- The cam in my old 215 was/is a Crane Comucam H-202/260-2s-12, good 1500-4000, valve float @ 6500. This is a mild street cam with good low end, good vacuum, if that is important. I have an Erson in my
- /html/mgb-v8/2000-01/msg00025.html (9,990 bytes)
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