I think it’s nice to be able to monitor the temp even and though it may not be absolutely 100% accurate, you can see a trend and be aware of any developing overheating problem.On a VW site online I saw a temporary fix to monitor engine temp and one guy made it a permanent installation, by inserting a wireless remote reading meat thermometer into…[Read more]

I want the 1987 MGTD, I think that they are rare!

 I used a tee fitting where  the oil pressure sender  connects to the engine and connected the pressure sender and the temperature sender to the tee. While I may not be getting an actual sump temp,I now know what the normal guage reading is  and therefore I will know if the temp is getting too hot.

mrlmd,On my Ghia I have an adapter fitting where the oil pressure fitting goes on the side of the engine case. One part of the fitting has the oil pressure sensor and the other end of the adapter has the temp sensor. Oddly enough, the instructions that came with my gauge kit says to install the oil temp sensor in place of the plug for the oil…[Read more]

Yeah, we’re on, Greg. Count on it.

I think the gauge is OK. Just to educate people how this works (google is your friend) – With the ignition key on but engine not running, if I take the wire off the temp sending unit (thermocouple) on the bottom of the oil pan and short it to the block, the gauge reads full scale as it’s supposed to. I have to test the resistance of the sending…[Read more]

Mrlmd I am glad to see you arent having a heat problem and its more likely the sender/gage. That is why I suggested the infrared thermometer. You had said “after driving 5 miles mine says 230 degrees on the gauge” and I would think from a cold start you should be able to drive 5 miles in death valley and not hit 230. The infrared thermometer is a…[Read more]

We have Peter & Paul here, where?s Mary?
I think the entire forum is already the ?central repository? you refer to.
Broad threads that cover too many topics seem to become less useful for people that are looking for help. Just my opinion…one thread that included parts sources, car features, paint, wheels, hub cap ideas?would become unusable.…[Read more]

Paul,
Is there a thread developing here? Add the paint page to these, included the comments on VW wheels and repurposed hubcaps (genius) and we’re on our way to a central repository of sources for parts and features that would make TD replicas look more authentic.
Peter
  

Starting to schedule for Sep. Is the drive in the Brandywine still on? Havent heard much lately.
Greg

Went back to the mechanic who did the engine work, a 10 mile ride, and wouldn’t you know it, the gauge wouldn’t register anything at all on the way over there, but checking the engine case and oil pan at various places with an infrared thermometer read the highest at 194, so it’s not overheating, ambient temp around 80-85 then. Rode home, then…[Read more]

Auction is over. It sold for GBP 7.00 ($11.42 USD).

That web site is awesome.
Home page is: http://www.mgcars.org.uk/mgtd/index.html
I’ve lost a lot of time reading through their content!
 

 Allen, Just like Paul said! I forgot about the back of the seat and the floor and rear panel . Black carpet is what works best in those areas.

Paul,
The color and finishes web site is a stunning addition to the forum. It will enable any of us who are striving for an authentic appearance to be more accurate. The grill and engine colors are a rare find. I can see a front engine replica with the correct engine and filter colors confusing people who don’t know what an original engine looks…[Read more]

Thanks for all the replies and thoughts.
I like Larry and Paul’s idea of black carpet and then vinyl sides. Paul I think white on the sides will fit the color scheme better than black sides so decided to go with that. You say black carpet for the floors and the rear panel behind the seats. That makes sense because having white vinyl on that park…[Read more]

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Here is more than you ever wanted to know about MG TD colors and finishes:http://www.mgcars.org.uk/mgtd/mgtd_finishes.htmCarpets were always black.

Allen,That is how the Duchess is done. The seats, door panels, and side panels are all the same color (in my case, white). The carpet does not wrap up around the doors.The “side panels” begin under the dashe, run under the doors, and continue up the sides behind the seat back. The black carpet covers the floors, and the floor & rear panel of the…[Read more]

My original thought was a beige color carpet. Then sometime last week I changed to leaning towards Black. Not sure how the black carpet around the doors will look with the white door panels. I do like the idea of black vinyl.
Larry are you suggesting doing only the floor carpet in black and the side panels in white vinyl? Hmm……..something to ponder.