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141. Accelerator pedal (score: 1): Author: "Larry Hoy" <larryhoy@prodigy.net>; Date: Sat, 5 Aug 2000 17:48:52 -0600; Many of you know that I have made a big push to get the V8 done. I am getting closer but have another question. Remember this is a 1969 MGB which requires removal of a portion of the firewall, which; /html/mgb-v8/2000-08/msg00015.html (7,334 bytes)
142. RE: Accelerator pedal (score: 1): Author: "Larry Hoy" <larryhoy@prodigy.net>; Date: Sat, 5 Aug 2000 20:21:08 -0600; Thanks Al, kinda figured that may be the plan of attach, anyone else have other Larry Hoy; /html/mgb-v8/2000-08/msg00020.html (9,111 bytes)
143. RE: Sound deadning material (score: 1): Author: "Larry Hoy" <larryhoy@prodigy.net>; Date: Sun, 6 Aug 2000 09:41:30 -0600; Barrie, I used Dynamat, very expensive. I think it is available at Moss and probably much cheaper at the local stereo shop, maybe even J.C. Whitney. Larry Hoy; /html/mgb-v8/2000-08/msg00026.html (8,558 bytes)
144. RE: what ford 8 inch rearend came with posi (score: 1): Author: "Larry Hoy" <larryhoy@prodigy.net>; Date: Sun, 6 Aug 2000 09:58:14 -0600; I race a 1967 MGB, here's what I have found out about the clutch type and the gear type Limited Slip Differential (LSD). The gear type LSD only works if there is some resistance on *both* wheels. If; /html/mgb-v8/2000-08/msg00027.html (11,235 bytes)
145. Shameless self promotion, eBay (score: 1): Author: "Larry Hoy" <larryhoy@prodigy.net>; Date: Wed, 9 Aug 2000 08:08:08 -0600; I have a couple of eBay auctions going on, you may be interested. Front tube shock conversion for an MGB: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/ebayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=400627326&r=0& t=0 Rocheste; /html/mgb-v8/2000-08/msg00034.html (7,439 bytes)
146. RE: 215 buying tips (score: 1): Author: "Larry Hoy" <larryhoy@prodigy.net>; Date: Sat, 12 Aug 2000 13:35:24 -0600; Greg, don't know the answer to the question, but make sure it is a 4 speed. If it is a 3 speed you might get it to work with an adapter from D & D, but I'm not sure about that. Larry Hoy; /html/mgb-v8/2000-08/msg00045.html (8,360 bytes)
147. Lower radiator hose (score: 1): Author: "Larry Hoy" <larryhoy@prodigy.net>; Date: Sat, 12 Aug 2000 21:58:42 -0600; Help. Anyone out there have a part number for a hose that fits? Here are the details. I have an MGB V8 radiator (outlet on the lower right side 1.25") An oil filter adapter from Dan LeGrue (sp?). A B; /html/mgb-v8/2000-08/msg00048.html (8,293 bytes)
148. RE: Lower radiator hose (score: 1): Author: "Larry Hoy" <larryhoy@prodigy.net>; Date: Sat, 12 Aug 2000 23:23:24 -0600; Dunno, I've never seen a stock MGB V8 lower hose. Wouldn't even know where to buy one. If I had to guess what gets in the way, I would suspect the oil filter adapter, and the alternator. The hose ha; /html/mgb-v8/2000-08/msg00051.html (8,575 bytes)
149. Dip stick, headers (score: 1): Author: "Larry Hoy" <larryhoy@prodigy.net>; Date: Sat, 12 Aug 2000 23:56:37 -0600; Another challenge. 1) I don't seem to have a dip stick for my 1961 Buick 215. Can anyone measure their dip stick from the "stop" down to the full mark and down to the add mark for me? 2) I'm using Te; /html/mgb-v8/2000-08/msg00054.html (7,388 bytes)
150. RE: Lower radiator hose (score: 1): Author: "Larry Hoy" <larryhoy@prodigy.net>; Date: Sun, 13 Aug 2000 01:42:23 -0600; Thanks Joe, but I'd really like to get this sorted out today (Sunday). Larry Hoy; /html/mgb-v8/2000-08/msg00056.html (9,779 bytes)
151. RE: Lower radiator hose (score: 1): Author: "Larry Hoy" <larryhoy@prodigy.net>; Date: Sun, 13 Aug 2000 01:42:25 -0600; Jim, that sounds like what I should do. I'll be hunting down part tomorrow. Thanks, Larry; /html/mgb-v8/2000-08/msg00057.html (10,696 bytes)
152. Distributor / coil wire (score: 1): Author: "Larry Hoy" <larryhoy@prodigy.net>; Date: Sun, 13 Aug 2000 16:31:17 -0600; There is a black wire on the GM distributor (comes out the bottom) this goes to the negative post on the coil, right? I'm sure the answer is yes, but I just have to hear it from someone else. Larry H; /html/mgb-v8/2000-08/msg00060.html (7,060 bytes)
153. RE: lower radiator hose (score: 1): Author: "Larry Hoy" <larryhoy@prodigy.net>; Date: Sun, 13 Aug 2000 22:01:43 -0600; Well I need to head out to the garage. This afternoon I did a "parts run". I think I have the parts to make the lower hose work. Basically a hose with a 90' angle one end is 1.5 inches diameter, the; /html/mgb-v8/2000-08/msg00064.html (11,170 bytes)
154. Progress update (score: 1): Author: "Larry Hoy" <larryhoy@prodigy.net>; Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2000 02:50:44 -0600; Well today I reconnected up all the brake lines (Jim S you were right) and bleed Connected the hydraulic throw out bearing to the master cylinder and bleed. Installed the radiator surge tank. Install; /html/mgb-v8/2000-08/msg00066.html (8,482 bytes)
155. Heater valve (score: 1): Author: "Larry Hoy" <larryhoy@prodigy.net>; Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2000 03:06:06 -0600; Another question for the group. The Buick engine uses 3/4" heater hose, the MG uses 1/2" heater hose. I'm fairly certain there is a reducer available. What I'd like to do for a heater valve is use a; /html/mgb-v8/2000-08/msg00067.html (7,194 bytes)
156. RE: Progress update (score: 1): Author: "Larry Hoy" <larryhoy@prodigy.net>; Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2000 21:17:12 -0600; Hopefully, you packed the oil pump gears with the extra jar of Vaseline. Yep, I got my engine "built" so I took the oil pump apart and made sure. large My friend, Al Wulf came over on Friday to help; /html/mgb-v8/2000-08/msg00075.html (8,681 bytes)
157. Cooling system air pockets (score: 1): Author: "Larry Hoy" <larryhoy@prodigy.net>; Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2000 21:31:44 -0600; Having seen how violently a car can overheat when there are air pockets in the cooling system (not my car thank goodness) I was wondering if there are any tips this list can provide to assure that I; /html/mgb-v8/2000-08/msg00076.html (7,447 bytes)
158. RE: Cooling system air pockets (score: 1): Author: "Larry Hoy" <larryhoy@prodigy.net>; Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2000 14:56:31 -0600; good advise ted, thanks. Larry; /html/mgb-v8/2000-08/msg00086.html (9,545 bytes)
159. RE: Progress update (score: 1): Author: "Larry Hoy" <larryhoy@prodigy.net>; Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2000 19:16:48 -0600; Well it runs! Still needs some "sorting" and I haven't driven it yet, but will real soon. I want to thank everyone for their help. I have a couple of questions but I'll send them as separate messages; /html/mgb-v8/2000-08/msg00087.html (9,913 bytes)
160. RE: Lower radiator hose (score: 1): Author: "Larry Hoy" <larryhoy@prodigy.net>; Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2000 19:16:47 -0600; I tried that first, it seems to work OK. The problem I encountered was when making a necessary sharp curve it kinked. I ended up using parts of two hoses, and connected them with a 1.5" OD plumbing p; /html/mgb-v8/2000-08/msg00088.html (9,496 bytes)

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