The existing motor sat in the garage of the former owner for ten years, with low oil. the former owner also said he had low oil pressure when he disassembled car.

er, what’s wrong with the existing motor?

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Thanks everyone for all your suggestions.  I think I might be able to adapt them. I will start working on the problem and let you know how it comes out. Might be a while before it gets solved.
Thanks, Jim

some old British sports cars had vertically long and horizontally narrow clutch and brake pedals…shaped like your gas pedal.

OK…IMHO, a 1776 cc dual port longblock with 042 heads from http://www.aircooledengineering.com/
I have actually had 2 MOFOCO “Streetwise” 1776 longblocks. They were trouble free (hydraulic lifters) and had more than enough “yank” in the first Pink MG (Angelica). I’ve heard that Roy Henning (MOFOCO) has really cleaned up their act too. They are…[Read more]

Ace: http://www.aircooledengineering.com/
These guys are near Salt Lake City, but have a premier reputation. A nice dual port 1776cc longblock will make your car very peppy. Heck, a 1641 is adeqaute too. I’d have the block modified for full flow oiling and a remote oil filter too.
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Hi Buddy,
that 1600 will push your TD  faster than you might think. The 1776 would be nice for sure. You are right to stay away from GEX. I have heard many horror stories about them. I have heard good and bad about MOFOCO, but way more of the + comments. You might do a search on the Samba forum for builders. Most of them will suggest doing the…[Read more]

James:
I did’t rub it in too hard because I think down deep Greg regrets selling his TD.
Mel
 

Here is the text from the Daily Sun. Ah ha….Greg was there across from Mel. Mel gets the photo and Greg (who is a former member) does not.
Mel be sure to rub it in.
James

 I looked at revision E and it shows wire # 15 connected to the left ampmeter terminal and then continuing to somewhere ? not shown . Wire # 23 connects to the right side of the ampmeter. The wires are labeled according to the manual but I did not see any reference to what color they were. Are you using a harness supplied with the kit or from…[Read more]

My 12 seconds of fame

WOW, Mel. Great photo! Congrats. Both you and Mrs. Peel are smiling.
James

 Way to go Mel, It’s a good feeling to find yourself on the front page when it’s about something you enjoy.Your smile tells the story better than any words.

Very Cool! You and Mrs. Peel are celebrities now. Front page news!Will

That would be a YouTube special if Ally could do that, What I don’t know about the VW has filled a lot of books, but my thoughts are with ya, and I am thankful you have this awesome support team here to help you. You have a wealth of knowledge and advice right here. Heck I don’t even know what FWIW is in Ringo’s message, but I’ll Google it. Best…[Read more]

If you say it works, then that’s good enough for me . Some of these products just don’t perform and you never know until you try. Thanks Dan, good to know!James

SCAT 2165 cc street engine kit with U.S.A.-forged, duynamically-balanced 78mm stroker crank, forged I-beam rods, 94mm pistons: $1,300new case with true VW 8mm studs: $800machining, etc.: $300″Mad Max” 044 casting heads with 42mm intake and 37.5mm stainless exhaust valves, dual valve springs, venturi-cut valve job, 50cc fly cut, welded and ported…[Read more]

There are several places  I’ve used medical stores wheel chail pads and used a stiffer foan for foundation. Also an outfit by the name of foambymail diffent types and shapes. Had a company by the name of bestwayfoam send me some for my bike seat I like these guys. and found this http://www.become.com/seat-foam-replacement different types

 I am sorry i had not put this idea on site before I fixed my seats both with a cheep way we all can get at any Lows or that type of store i used coil springs at the rear of he seat mounted to the floor cutting the seat box at an angle to 0 at the back keeping the front at stock height and still hinged as stock just reinforced with a 1×4 I used 3…[Read more]