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261. Re: Ford 289 in a MGB? (score: 1)
Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
Date: Sat, 30 Jan 1999 16:58:31 -0500
It has been done, & is a good fit. I have seen 2 in the past few years. There is a problem with the water pump length, requiring an after market street rod version, & you will have to fabricate your
/html/mgb-v8/1999-01/msg00061.html (8,392 bytes)

262. Re: Need MGB diff crush sleeve (score: 1)
Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
Date: Fri, 04 Dec 1998 18:33:44 -0500
If Moss does not have one ( they did in August) then stop looking for British parts. Call the local bearing supplier, a general mechanic will know who that is, if the British car mechanic doesn't, a
/html/mgb-v8/1998-12/msg00005.html (7,813 bytes)

263. gas guage, wire/steel wheel axle swap (score: 1)
Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
Date: Fri, 04 Dec 1998 18:58:29 -0500
It is very common for late model cars to have a float filled with gasoline, or partially filled. The float is plastic, & many have pin-hole leaks. When the tank is first filled, the float will rise,
/html/mgb-v8/1998-12/msg00006.html (8,473 bytes)

264. 4.2 L installation HELP! (score: 1)
Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
Date: Sun, 06 Dec 1998 19:14:16 -0500
Well, everything is in & hooked up. I have oil pressure, turned the pump with an electric drill & a dummy distributer shaft, came right up to 50 lbs.Tried to start the engine, & it is locked up. Remo
/html/mgb-v8/1998-12/msg00010.html (7,548 bytes)

265. was 4.2 L locked up- Help! now: engine turns freely (score: 1)
Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
Date: Mon, 14 Dec 1998 18:45:51 -0500
To the list & all who responded with suggestions, thanks. Got some time to attack the problem, with some help, we found that the flywheel moved slightly, but the harmonic balancer at the other end di
/html/mgb-v8/1998-12/msg00012.html (9,665 bytes)

266. Re: was 4.2 L locked up- Help! now: engine turns freely (score: 1)
Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
Date: Mon, 14 Dec 1998 21:07:20 -0500
Checked that before the tranny went in the first time. I was very cautious about that since the Rover pilot bearing is a different o.d. than the Buick, & I had to have a pilot bearing turned to fit.
/html/mgb-v8/1998-12/msg00014.html (8,490 bytes)

267. Re: was 4.2 L locked up- Help! now: engine turns freely (score: 1)
Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
Date: Wed, 16 Dec 1998 20:31:44 -0500
Thanks, Paul. This is just the type of encouragement I needed. And after I changed into a green shirt to solve the problem. You see, the Rover Gods don't like blue shirts, & punish those who wear the
/html/mgb-v8/1998-12/msg00017.html (8,211 bytes)

268. Re: cruise info (score: 1)
Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
Date: Sun, 20 Dec 1998 21:01:09 -0500
A tech report when finished? Jim Stuart
/html/mgb-v8/1998-12/msg00022.html (6,852 bytes)

269. 4.2L all locked up- update (score: 1)
Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
Date: Sun, 20 Dec 1998 23:37:42 -0500
Well, an update on what has become an interesting, if somewhat frustrating problem: Not satisfied with disassembly/ reassemble to eliminate the problem, I dug into it again this weekend. Boy am I tir
/html/mgb-v8/1998-12/msg00023.html (10,354 bytes)

270. Re: SD1 Charcoal can (score: 1)
Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
Date: Sat, 26 Dec 1998 22:52:26 -0500
Lets hear about this project, please. Jim Stuart
/html/mgb-v8/1998-12/msg00030.html (7,162 bytes)

271. was 4.2 L locked up, NOW, Move over 5.0, looking for a Viper. (score: 1)
Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
Date: Sun, 27 Dec 1998 21:18:08 -0500
First of all, I want to thank all who responded with advice & sympathy. I received a number of good solutions, some, probably better than the route I chose. Sorry I worried Woody Cooper, who sold me
/html/mgb-v8/1998-12/msg00031.html (10,351 bytes)

272. Re: was 4.2 L locked up, NOW, Move over 5.0, looking for a Viper. (score: 1)
Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
Date: Sun, 27 Dec 1998 23:22:59 -0500
I don't understand- What are you doing in a hot, uncomfortable place like Palm Springs when you could be in a cold, unheated garage in Denver working on your BV8 ? Jim (not gloating, just very happy
/html/mgb-v8/1998-12/msg00033.html (7,873 bytes)

273. 4.2 L conversion (score: 1)
Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
Date: Sun, 08 Nov 1998 21:54:04 -0500
For those that may be interested, an update on the project. Briefly, I have a 74-1/2 GT, converted to CB & lowered, with a 215 Buick & T-5 with about 32,000 miles on it. The engine developed a bad ca
/html/mgb-v8/1998-11/msg00006.html (11,058 bytes)

274. Re: 4.2L Conversion (score: 1)
Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 1998 03:12:43 -0500
Of course I remember you & the great ride around the track. It was a pleasure meeting you. Hope you got the e-mail I forwarded to you re: engineers. Why the Mustang rear section? My setup sounds exa
/html/mgb-v8/1998-11/msg00011.html (9,692 bytes)

275. Re: Rover V8 prices... (score: 1)
Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 1998 20:22:57 -0500
There is a fellow here in Maryland- actually, the car is in Manassas, Virginia, that wants to sell a Rover 3500. This is a 3.5L FI car, 5-speed. Looked at the car Sunday, but not what I wanted- I was
/html/mgb-v8/1998-11/msg00019.html (9,517 bytes)

276. Re: Rover V8 prices... (score: 1)
Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 1998 22:45:13 -0500
A really hot set-up is to use an Olds block & pistons with a set of Buick heads from a 4bbl engine. Olds had 2 types of heads to vary the compression for 2 & 4 bbl engines. Buick used the same heads,
/html/mgb-v8/1998-11/msg00035.html (9,319 bytes)

277. Re: Rover V8 Timing (score: 1)
Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
Date: Sat, 21 Nov 1998 19:24:53 -0500
I have always set my initial timing at 8`, with total advance about 34`. This seems to work well with with compression ratios up to 10.75: 1, as well as 9: 1. I have run this setting with a mild stre
/html/mgb-v8/1998-11/msg00043.html (8,413 bytes)

278. New seats for the "B"- from a Miata Purists please delete immediately! (score: 1)
Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 1998 19:45:22 -0500
As some of you know, I put Pontiac Fierro seats in both V8's several years ago. Well, the roadster seats have about 6 years hard use on a used set of seats (over 100,000 miles) & the seats were worn
/html/mgb-v8/1998-11/msg00050.html (9,521 bytes)

279. Re: Ford Rear Axles (score: 1)
Author: "Jim Stuart" <jimbb88@erols.com>
Date: Wed, 25 Nov 1998 18:03:50 -0500
The rear you want has a front drop-out center section, not a rear cover. Be careful of the 4 bolt pattern. It is true that some 8" Ford rears had a 4x4-1/2" bolt pattern, but most had a 4x4-3/4" that
/html/mgb-v8/1998-11/msg00056.html (10,211 bytes)

280. RV8 headers (score: 1)
Author: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
Date: Sat, 03 Oct 1998 17:47:21 -0400
Well, I'm getting close to swapping the 4.2L in for the mild 215 in the GT. As I get ready, it occurs to me that this is the time to get serious about the RV8 headers. With the engine out, I can cut
/html/mgb-v8/1998-10/msg00000.html (6,768 bytes)

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