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21. Computer problem! (score: 1)
Author: "T. S. White" <tswrace@pacbell.net>
Date: Thu, 30 Jun 2005 04:50:05 -0700
Hi List, I'm sorry to bring up something off topic but I can't read TR messages with quotes so it is somewhat related. A couple of months age my laptop started "stripping" the text out of quoted mess
/html/mgb-v8/2005-06/msg00045.html (6,784 bytes)

22. Dixon show! (score: 1)
Author: "T. S. White" <tswrace@pacbell.net>
Date: Mon, 23 May 2005 06:33:25 -0700
I drove my TR3A-V8 from Santa Cruz to Dixon yesterday for the British car show. I was very pleased to see several examplesof V8 MGBs on display. One had extensive modifications/customization of the b
/html/mgb-v8/2005-05/msg00029.html (7,979 bytes)

23. Re: Racing Harness (score: 1)
Author: "T. S. White" <tswrace@pacbell.net>
Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2005 04:24:30 -0700
Mounting shoulder straps is a safety issue. You need to mount the anchor for the shoulder straps about level with the btop of the seat back for low back seats. If you mount to the floor or some other
/html/mgb-v8/2005-04/msg00019.html (8,241 bytes)

24. Re: light clutch? (score: 1)
Author: "T. S. White" <tswrace@pacbell.net>
Date: Sun, 24 Apr 2005 04:55:09 -0700
The multiple disc clutches are not designed for street use. They are designed to be used in one of two positions either open or closed. Trying to use one on the street would destroy the friction plat
/html/mgb-v8/2005-04/msg00039.html (7,773 bytes)

25. Re: British V 12 wins Sebring (score: 1)
Author: "T. S. White" <tswrace@pacbell.net>
Date: Sun, 20 Mar 2005 07:22:42 -0800
I just checked the race results for the GT class at Sebring and found that Cadillac took several top positions. I recall that Cadillac won the 1950 Le Mans. What on earth is Cadillac racing now? I ca
/html/mgb-v8/2005-03/msg00033.html (8,244 bytes)

26. Re: V12 made from two 215 V8s welded together! (score: 1)
Author: "T. S. White" <tswrace@pacbell.net>
Date: Sat, 26 Mar 2005 06:31:55 -0800
Sounds like just the kind of headache you really need to add to a British car. An engine made entirely of unobtainium, wow. -- Best Regards, Tom /// /// mgb-v8@autox.team.net mailing list /// Send ad
/html/mgb-v8/2005-03/msg00039.html (8,152 bytes)

27. V8 TR3 good news bad news. (score: 1)
Author: "T. S. White" <tswrace@pacbell.net>
Date: Tue, 08 Feb 2005 04:46:44 -0800
Well I have started the annual repairs to my TR. The first project was to get the leaking htob out. That went pretty well. The fact is inspection of the htob reveals that the only possible answer for
/html/mgb-v8/2005-02/msg00011.html (8,689 bytes)

28. Re: V8 TR3 good news bad news. (score: 1)
Author: "T. S. White" <tswrace@pacbell.net>
Date: Wed, 09 Feb 2005 05:51:52 -0800
I am using a Ford 8.8 rear end that I had narrowed to fit. With the kind of horsepower I was planning to pump I didn't think the TR rear end would ever hold it. -- Best Regards, Tom /// /// mgb-v8@au
/html/mgb-v8/2005-02/msg00014.html (8,092 bytes)

29. Ford to TR spring pads? (score: 1)
Author: "T. S. White" <tswrace@pacbell.net>
Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2005 17:28:02 -0800
I need to change the spring pads on my Ford 8.8 inch rear end. Have any of you folks done this before? Any recommendatios to get a 2.25" diameter spring pad that accomodates a 2" wide spring? -- Best
/html/mgb-v8/2005-02/msg00024.html (7,089 bytes)

30. Re: Rear stabilizer bars (score: 1)
Author: "T. S. White" <tswrace@pacbell.net>
Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2005 08:37:00 -0800
The rear addco bar for the TR has mounts that drill into the frame. If your front end is pushing you need to soften your front suspension. Tightening the rear end will not accomplish this. When I ra
/html/mgb-v8/2005-02/msg00062.html (8,675 bytes)

31. Re: Rear End Swap $.02 (score: 1)
Author: "T. S. White" <tswrace@pacbell.net>
Date: Tue, 04 Jan 2005 07:34:20 -0800
The Ford 302 is not a low end torque engine. I use the 3.76 gears and find they work really well. They don't make too much noise. I plan to have my differential rebuilt this winter to ekiminate the b
/html/mgb-v8/2005-01/msg00004.html (7,826 bytes)

32. Slowed down! (score: 1)
Author: "T. S. White" <tswrace@pacbell.net>
Date: Sat, 04 Dec 2004 07:00:09 -0800
I came back from Triumphest and parked the TR3A V8 in the garage. I went out two days later to drive it to dinner and I had not clutch one more time. The HTOB had leaked fliud all over the floor. Thi
/html/mgb-v8/2004-12/msg00017.html (7,805 bytes)

33. Htob vote. (score: 1)
Author: "T. S. White" <tswrace@pacbell.net>
Date: Wed, 08 Dec 2004 06:57:21 -0800
Would the list please respond to their preferences between the McLeod and the Weber htobs. I need to figure out which one to use next. Thanks. -- Best Regards, Tom /// /// mgb-v8@autox.team.net maili
/html/mgb-v8/2004-12/msg00031.html (7,151 bytes)

34. Re: Fw: MGB V8 Conversion (score: 1)
Author: "T. S. White" <tswrace@pacbell.net>
Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2004 04:38:32 -0800
Over heating was a problem for me for many years in my 289 TR3A. It sounds like you have done all the right things except for the fan. I would suggest getting rid of the flex fan and using at least a
/html/mgb-v8/2004-12/msg00053.html (8,177 bytes)

35. Re: Swap the Diff? (score: 1)
Author: "T. S. White" <tswrace@pacbell.net>
Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2004 05:01:50 -0800
Everyone likes the Ford nine inch because they are almost indestructible. However, an excellent alternative is the Ford eight inch found in many 60s vintage Falcons, Comets, Mustangs, Cougars and oth
/html/mgb-v8/2004-12/msg00054.html (7,890 bytes)

36. Great Car. (score: 1)
Author: "T. S. White" <tswrace@pacbell.net>
Date: Mon, 01 Nov 2004 07:03:24 -0800
I had the priveledge of going to Paul Willoughby's home last night. He spent an hour showing me his cars; primarily his TR3 V8. Then he took me for a drive in the TR3V8 and let me drive it back. He h
/html/mgb-v8/2004-11/msg00000.html (6,637 bytes)

37. Re: I about burned up two MGs today! (score: 1)
Author: "T. S. White" <tswrace@pacbell.net>
Date: Fri, 26 Nov 2004 08:10:31 -0800
I keep several fire extinguishers in the garage and car. The one time I caught fire was on a test drive. I had rushed out of the garage without picking up an extinguisher. Fortunately my passenger wa
/html/mgb-v8/2004-11/msg00024.html (8,343 bytes)

38. Re: Clutch (bad memory) (score: 1)
Author: "T. S. White" <tswrace@pacbell.net>
Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2004 06:10:14 -0700
For a clutch that hooks up get a Centerforce II with "dual friction" friction plate. If your flywheel is large enough in diameter you should be able to redrill it. Do forget to check the fit on the p
/html/mgb-v8/2004-10/msg00014.html (7,604 bytes)

39. Re: '67 BGT w/ Chevy SB V8 & Corvair Transaxle (score: 1)
Author: "T. S. White" <tswrace@pacbell.net>
Date: Tue, 19 Oct 2004 06:23:19 -0700
So does it run? I would question the Corvair transaxle. Not considered the safest setup via Nader. Also, not designed to take the torque of a v8. If it runs take it for a test drive and see if it han
/html/mgb-v8/2004-10/msg00017.html (8,576 bytes)

40. Re: Got my "new" '67 MGBGT V8 home yesterday - picture linkattached (score: 1)
Author: "T. S. White" <tswrace@pacbell.net>
Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2004 06:48:36 -0700
Congratulations Kevin. You have years of enjoyment ahead of you working on that car. Sounds like you made a real killing on the parts. -- Best Regards, Tom /// /// mgb-v8@autox.team.net mailing list
/html/mgb-v8/2004-10/msg00026.html (8,580 bytes)

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