- 281. Re: [Mgb-v8] Rover engine number (score: 1)
- Author: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>
- Date: Thu, 23 Oct 2008 08:44:17 +0100
- Some more info from Roger Parker who has a great deal of experience with these "I can't be certain but fully expect the number is one specific for the MOD engines as a completely separate stand alone
- /html/mgb-v8/2008-10/msg00025.html (7,728 bytes)
- 282. Re: [Mgb-v8] Voltage stabiliser (score: 1)
- Author: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>
- Date: Sun, 30 Nov 2008 15:09:17 -0000
- And if you are thinking about the suppressor attached to the electro-mechanical that was to prevent radiated interference affecting *other* systems, again nothing to do with the gauges. The original
- /html/mgb-v8/2008-11/msg00010.html (7,279 bytes)
- 283. Re: [Mgb-v8] Test only (score: 1)
- Author: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>
- Date: Sat, 20 Dec 2008 16:04:15 -0000
- Takes someone to send some to receive some :o) Merry Christmas, PaulH. -- Original Message -- From: Barrie Robinson To: mgb-v8@autox.team.net ; mgs@autox.team.net Sent: Saturday, December 20, 2008 3:
- /html/mgb-v8/2008-12/msg00002.html (7,169 bytes)
- 284. Re: [Mgb-v8] [MG-MGB] Happy New Year!! (score: 1)
- Author: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>
- Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 08:46:57 -0000
- To all MG-ers, May your oil pressure not drop, your coolant temperature not rise, and many enjoyable nail-free miles roll under your tyres. PaulH. -- Original Message -- Here's wishes for a healthy,
- /html/mgb-v8/2009-01/msg00000.html (6,122 bytes)
- 285. [Mgb-v8] Name change (score: 1)
- Author: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>
- Date: Sat, 24 Jan 2009 16:34:54 -0000
- NAC MG UK Ltd changes its name to MG Motor UK Ltd - http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2009/01/20/375484.html http://www.mgmotor.co.uk/ Doesn't sound right without the 's' i.e. MG Motors UK Ltd. You
- /html/mgb-v8/2009-01/msg00012.html (6,571 bytes)
- 286. Re: [Mgb-v8] Rover V8 thread (score: 1)
- Author: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>
- Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 08:45:15 -0000
- On the end inside the cabin. (sorry Barrie, couldn't resist) -- Original Message -- Can anyone tell me ... on the Rover SD1 5-speed gear box shift lever where the knob goes? _________________________
- /html/mgb-v8/2009-01/msg00017.html (6,715 bytes)
- 287. Re: [Mgb-v8] Name change (score: 1)
- Author: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>
- Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 08:58:55 -0000
- Producing 'MG Roewe' saloons in China, shipped 500 TF kits to Longbridge for final assembly. http://www.huliq.com/3169/72068/saic-develop-class-models-roewe-mg -- Original Message -- In all seriousne
- /html/mgb-v8/2009-01/msg00018.html (6,978 bytes)
- 288. Re: [Mgb-v8] D&D radiator (score: 1)
- Author: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>
- Date: Tue, 3 Mar 2009 11:28:49 -0000
- Shouldn't with the correct thermostat. PaulH. -- Original Message -- Incidentally, I now fear that my engine runs too cool !!! _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://
- /html/mgb-v8/2009-03/msg00001.html (6,473 bytes)
- 289. [Mgb-v8] Pistons (score: 1)
- Author: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>
- Date: Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:28:49 -0000
- What's the thrust face of a piston and why? I've seen a description of the what and I think I've sussed out the why, but I'd like the opinions of others. PaulH. ______________________________________
- /html/mgb-v8/2009-03/msg00003.html (6,685 bytes)
- 290. [Mgb-v8] Con-rod orientation (score: 1)
- Author: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>
- Date: Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:31:18 -0000
- Just checked the big-end and mains shells on my factory V8. All just within the upper limit for clearance, and standard sizes. Big end journals are perfect, shells showing little wear, mains a little
- /html/mgb-v8/2009-03/msg00004.html (7,774 bytes)
- 291. Re: [Mgb-v8] Thrust face of a piston (score: 1)
- Author: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>
- Date: Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:29:31 -0000
- Yes, but the question is which face is forced against the wall on the power stroke (and please don't say 'the thrust face') i.e. how do you determine it for a specific engine. -- Original Message --
- /html/mgb-v8/2009-03/msg00006.html (7,238 bytes)
- 292. Re: [Mgb-v8] Thrust face of a piston (score: 1)
- Author: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>
- Date: Tue, 24 Mar 2009 08:47:08 -0000
- Thanks for the replies on this. The answer that wins the prize for clarity and simplicity seems to have been in a personal reply and not to the list, so I'll repeat it below: "A simple way to remembe
- /html/mgb-v8/2009-03/msg00008.html (7,182 bytes)
- 293. [Mgb-v8] Fan relay (score: 1)
- Author: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>
- Date: Tue, 24 Mar 2009 09:12:37 -0000
- Anyone with a factory V8 with an original 3-wire cooling fan relay? I'd be very interested to hear the reference number on the can. The side of the can should have LUCAS, Made in England below that,
- /html/mgb-v8/2009-03/msg00009.html (6,457 bytes)
- 294. Re: [Mgb-v8] [!! SPAM] Re: Ah, the details........ (score: 1)
- Author: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>
- Date: Wed, 25 Mar 2009 08:44:27 -0000
- Erm, ask yourself how many engines are installed with the crankshaft above the combustion chamber! -- Original Message -- This only leave the question of which way is down? From which end of the cyli
- /html/mgb-v8/2009-03/msg00012.html (6,761 bytes)
- 295. Re: [Mgb-v8] SD1 Gearbox (score: 1)
- Author: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>
- Date: Wed, 25 Mar 2009 09:07:15 -0000
- Amazingly (?) Haynes doesn't show this. It shows what appears to be the drain plug low down towards the rear on the right-hand side of the main ribbed casing but nit the filler/level plug. Adding to
- /html/mgb-v8/2009-03/msg00013.html (7,384 bytes)
- 296. Re: [Mgb-v8] Different approaches in various parts of the world?? (score: 1)
- Author: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>
- Date: Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:30:21 -0000
- "when half way down on the expansion stroke the centre-line of the con-rod is pointing at the thrust face". When half-way 'through' (if 'down' is too confusing) it's expansion stroke the con-rod is p
- /html/mgb-v8/2009-03/msg00017.html (7,376 bytes)
- 297. Re: [Mgb-v8] Speedo question (score: 1)
- Author: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>
- Date: Wed, 6 May 2009 08:43:57 +0100
- That's exactly how mine came of - inadvertently when I was trying to get the guts back into the case because I was unable to remove the trip reset gizmo! I think it's just a tapered hole and pin, but
- /html/mgb-v8/2009-05/msg00002.html (6,713 bytes)
- 298. [Mgb-v8] Well, it's one thing to do with an MGB ... (score: 1)
- Author: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>
- Date: Wed, 13 May 2009 10:13:49 +0100
- http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MGB-GT-If-Carlsberg-made-Practical-Jokes_W0QQitemZ28034 4597091QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxZ20090512?IMSfp=TL0905121110001r12689#ebayphotohos ting ______________________________________
- /html/mgb-v8/2009-05/msg00003.html (6,636 bytes)
- 299. Re: [Mgb-v8] [Mgs] Fitting a radio (score: 1)
- Author: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>
- Date: Fri, 22 May 2009 16:13:23 +0100
- The factory fitted them in the doors when they started doing so. My V8 came to me with them installed in the trim panels immediately behind the seats. Did require a bit of metal cutting to have flush
- /html/mgb-v8/2009-05/msg00013.html (8,481 bytes)
- 300. Re: [Mgb-v8] Rough and no at all (score: 1)
- Author: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>
- Date: Sun, 21 Jun 2009 11:25:16 +0100
- In theory with 12.5% less combustion it shouldn't be generating as much heat. But unless you drove with exactly the same throttle opening i.e. slower the other cylinders would be working harder if yo
- /html/mgb-v8/2009-06/msg00002.html (6,897 bytes)
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