- 1. Re: Shackles (score: 1)
- Author: Simon & Donna <sdaustin@shaw.ca>
- Date: Thu, 24 Aug 2006 15:55:12 -0700
- I'd agree with Richard on this, Barrie. Think back to when kids used to add longer shackles to their cars in the 60's and 70's for that cool hot rod look (no one cared about the geometry at play here
- /html/mgb-v8/2006-08/msg00017.html (8,528 bytes)
- 2. Re: AC 'Midget'? (score: 1)
- Author: Simon & Donna <sdaustin@shaw.ca>
- Date: Mon, 28 Aug 2006 21:03:37 -0700
- I'll back Paul up on this one (not that he needs it mind you). I purchased a video a while back covering aspects of MG's and Cecil Kimber's daughter was interviewed on the show. She confirmed that MG
- /html/mgb-v8/2006-08/msg00027.html (8,999 bytes)
- 3. test message (score: 1)
- Author: Simon & Donna <sdaustin@shaw.ca>
- Date: Mon, 29 May 2006 21:25:56 -0700
- Being too quiet out there recently. Just checkin' to see if my computer is deleting the team messages. /// /// mgb-v8@autox.team.net mailing list /// Send admin requests to majordomo@autox.team.net /
- /html/mgb-v8/2006-05/msg00012.html (6,996 bytes)
- 4. msg00015.html (score: 1)
- Author: Simon & Donna <sdaustin@shaw.ca>
- Date: Tue, 30 May 2006 11:00:22 -0700
- Thanks gents. I feel better now that I'm not cut-off. Greg- you know if you go to look, you'll probably buy it! Cheers Simon On Mon, 29 May 2006 21:58:12 -0700 "Bruce" <bcmills@gmail.com> writes: It
- /html/mgb-v8/2006-05/msg00015.html (7,843 bytes)
- 5. Re: Edelbrock 1404 in MGB V8 (score: 1)
- Author: Simon & Donna <sdaustin@shaw.ca>
- Date: Sat, 15 Apr 2006 11:10:13 -0700
- I think you may already have my info, Barrie. Let me know if not. Cheers Simon If you use the Edelbrock 1404 carb would you send me what primaries, secondaries and rods you have in your 1404. Also wh
- /html/mgb-v8/2006-04/msg00004.html (7,724 bytes)
- 6. Re: Help. Tires touching RV8 headers (score: 1)
- Author: Simon & Donna <sdaustin@shaw.ca>
- Date: Tue, 18 Apr 2006 21:42:15 -0700
- Haven't got this problem with my headers, Mike. My tires are 205/60-15's. I'll run them lock-to-lock tomorrow and let you know how close they come. I'll measure the head clearance as well but I know
- /html/mgb-v8/2006-04/msg00006.html (8,280 bytes)
- 7. Re: Distirbutor Wiring (score: 1)
- Author: Simon & Donna <sdaustin@shaw.ca>
- Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2006 21:45:07 -0800
- From your description of the white & white/black wires, I'll assume you're using an early tach in your car. You state the white wire goes to the tach. Early tachs used the positive post for it's sig
- /html/mgb-v8/2006-03/msg00028.html (8,911 bytes)
- 8. Re: Bracket for fuel pump (score: 1)
- Author: Simon & Donna <sdaustin@shaw.ca>
- Date: Sun, 26 Feb 2006 15:08:52 -0800
- If your GT is like the roadster, there should be a couple of studs attached to the vertical panel behind the passenger seat that the bracket attaches to. These studs are on the outside of car (obviou
- /html/mgb-v8/2006-02/msg00037.html (8,118 bytes)
- 9. Re: Bracket for fuel pump (score: 1)
- Author: Simon & Donna <sdaustin@shaw.ca>
- Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2006 10:08:58 -0800
- Good point, Ed. Never assume anything!! Cheers Simon << These studs are on the outside of car (obviously).>> On a Canadian car?? NOT necessarily, Simon!!!! LOL! Ed /// /// mgb-v8@autox.team.net maili
- /html/mgb-v8/2006-02/msg00040.html (8,164 bytes)
- 10. Re: Weber/Edelbrock (score: 1)
- Author: Simon & Donna <sdaustin@shaw.ca>
- Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2006 19:41:32 -0800
- Barrie, I got just what you need to make the carb work: Primaries: .080" (part #1421) Secondaries: .086" (#1423) Rods: .062x.052" (#1441) The primaries and rods are as recommeneded by RPI in the UK (
- /html/mgb-v8/2006-01/msg00045.html (8,853 bytes)
- 11. Re: Rover Carbs (score: 1)
- Author: Simon & Donna <sdaustin@shaw.ca>
- Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2006 19:29:22 -0800
- I picked up some good info from RPI in the UK to get my carb (Edelbrock 500 cfm) set up properly. I don't know of any other shops but am sure they are out there. Simon Austin Subject: Rover Carbs I h
- /html/mgb-v8/2006-01/msg00055.html (7,671 bytes)
- 12. Re: MGB-V8 Weight (score: 1)
- Author: Simon & Donna <sdaustin@shaw.ca>
- Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2005 10:30:25 -0800
- I had my car on a dyno a couple of months ago. Pretty much the same setup as yours, Glenn, except for a 3.5 + Rover 5-speed and custom rad. Weight on print-out is 2750 lbs. (I'm hoping this includes
- /html/mgb-v8/2005-12/msg00053.html (8,765 bytes)
- 13. Re: Fuel Pumps for MGB GT V8 (score: 1)
- Author: Simon & Donna <sdaustin@shaw.ca>
- Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2005 21:51:27 -0800
- I'm using the SU electronic pump in my 3.5 Rover and it works fine. No problems in 2500 miles. Same carb and intake as you're using, Barrie. Cheers Simon Subject: Fuel Pumps for MGB GT V8 I have a Ro
- /html/mgb-v8/2005-11/msg00007.html (8,332 bytes)
- 14. Re: Gear lever knob (score: 1)
- Author: Simon & Donna <sdaustin@shaw.ca>
- Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2005 10:04:13 -0800
- It may not be correct for purists (but then again the car isn't exactly stock looking anyway) but I picked up a good-looking shifter knob at a local shop. It comes with a set of generic plastic adapt
- /html/mgb-v8/2005-11/msg00011.html (8,982 bytes)
- 15. Re: MGA V6/V8 (score: 1)
- Author: Simon & Donna <sdaustin@shaw.ca>
- Date: Tue, 04 Oct 2005 10:05:23 -0700
- This site was on the MG BBS not that long ago. www.themgdoc.com/mgav8.htm Nice work on the car. Cheers Simon Subject: MGA V6/V8 Hello there, After converting an MGB to a V8 now I want to do an MGA. A
- /html/mgb-v8/2005-10/msg00019.html (7,734 bytes)
- 16. Re: The X-Member (score: 1)
- Author: Simon & Donna <sdaustin@shaw.ca>
- Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 14:04:23 -0700
- I know what you're saying, Barrie, about this particular cross-member. I have to contemplate pulling my engine/'box to replace a very small o-ring at the top of the 'box due to a leak. So far I've be
- /html/mgb-v8/2005-10/msg00033.html (8,457 bytes)
- 17. test message.............. (score: 1)
- Author: Simon & Donna <sdaustin@shaw.ca>
- Date: Fri, 02 Sep 2005 18:25:16 -0700
- .............I'm not having any luck with the Hotmail so have changed Disregard this message. /// /// mgb-v8@autox.team.net mailing list /// Send admin requests to majordomo@autox.team.net /// Send l
- /html/mgb-v8/2005-09/msg00003.html (7,735 bytes)
- 18. Header coatings (score: 1)
- Author: Simon & Donna <sdaustin@shaw.ca>
- Date: Sun, 04 Sep 2005 09:54:47 -0700
- I did, Barrie. It was at a shop near Vancouver but I don't think they do the coating anymore. I can check if you like. The coating works great. I checked the temperature of them after a drive and the
- /html/mgb-v8/2005-09/msg00006.html (8,434 bytes)
- 19. Re: Aluminium radiators (score: 1)
- Author: Simon & Donna <sdaustin@shaw.ca>
- Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2005 16:55:47 -0700
- I had a custom rad made up for my project (not aluminum, mostly due to cost). Stock width but 20" tall, 4-core. 2300 miles running with no problems using two original RB electric fans with a thermo s
- /html/mgb-v8/2005-09/msg00043.html (8,808 bytes)
- 20. Re: water outlet neck (score: 1)
- Author: Simon & Donna <sdaustin@shaw.ca>
- Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2005 10:13:08 -0700
- I'm using the stock Rover housing on my 3.5 and it's outlet points very slightly to the right side of the car. I've got the rad inlet on the driver's side and it's not a problem having the outlet poi
- /html/mgb-v8/2005-09/msg00055.html (8,475 bytes)
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