Over the years I have seen many postings from those attempting to change/modify/improve their seats.  This morning I was browsing for nothing in particular for my Classic Mini and came across these which may work for…[Read more]

Maybe check the O ring around the shaft on the new distributor. I had the same problem with mine and I put the old O ring on the new unit and it dropped right into place. Hope this helps.

Maybe post a couple pics? I installed a Pertronix a couple years ago and it doesn’t sound like the same kit.

A 195/65-15 is about the same diameter as a 185/75-14: 25 inches.

http://www.jekylhyderacing.com/HeightofTires.htm

Ed (and onyone else who may stumble upon this),

The 14 inch tires I currently have on mine are p185 75 r14.

If I keep the 14 inch wheels I have the tallest tire I can find is a Continental Vanco 8 at 185 80 r14 (which I think is what Mercedez Benz uses on their sprinter vans).

When I look for something taller that the 80% width-to-height ratio…[Read more]

secretagentcat – I like the “dog” part!  🙂  And yes every response is a good one and sometimes no response is even better! Dude!

Being an official, bonafide, ordained Dudeist priest my response is usually:

You guys are too kind with your responses. I’m too unfiltered to run for President so here it goes. I’m of the opinion that we should own what we are… With that in mind and as your Honorary Village Idiot, I think my response would sound something like “HEY BUDDY! I GOT YOUR GREY POUPON HANGIN RIGHT HERE!” I would then take his girl for a real…[Read more]

Agreed Kent.  We don’t worry or care about the timing at idle.  I time it where I run it.

Busy day today. Not only did I correct the hole for the voltmeter, I also got all the Lift-The-Dot studs installed. Except for the doors. I don’t have the side curtains to locate where to attach the studs. Must have left it in storage with the convertible top cover. I’ll get it in the morning.

Well I got a small piece of 1 inch thick mahogany from a friend of mine who milled it down to the thickness of the dash The using his drill press cut a 2-1/4 inch diameter plug. I glued and pressed in the plug (using a large rubber mallet) and let her dry this afternoon. Tomorrow I’ll drill out the hole for the gauge. A 2 inch diameter hole will…[Read more]

That’s the common complaint with non-German Bosch 009s! Out of curiosity, did you time the new, used distributor for total advance (3000-3500 RPM) or at idle? I think I’d try for about 28-30 degrees total advance, and let idle timing fall where it may.

The jet adventure sounds like my luck…

Emma is getting closer to being a great running car.  I got the F11 Emulsion tubes, the air corrector and the main jets in the mail yesterday and am still waiting for the idle jets to get here from the UK (way cheaper from across the pond..).  I was able to get the various jets for around $ 4.00 each and the emulsion tubes for $10 each — all w…[Read more]

I like what dbanta says. I mean…isn’t that whole idea of rebuilding a TD, TDr, Mustang, Karmann Ghia or any other car. To enjoy driving the car. We usually don’t recoup the cost of our hobby and that leaves enjoyablity. When Moneypenny is complete and on the road, I’m driving her as often as I can. Cold weather and bigotry be damned!  😀 B…[Read more]

Forget those purist guys. The same issue exists in most manufactures. I have rebuilt Studebaker’s and put aftermarket engines in them (Chevies mostly) and the purist will still turn and become somewhat belligerent because you have destroyed the marque with an aftermarket bastardization. Sounds like a personal problem to me. It’s an MG TD no matter…[Read more]