https://tdreplica.com/members/danag/activity/ Activity feed for Dana Gibbs. Sat, 02 May 2026 04:12:17 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 627ad8e38e0276cd228c3e46782246d0 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/td-muffler/page/3/#post-260390 Tue, 29 Sep 2015 18:25:39 -0400 I also bought a vacuum brake bleeder and still I cannot get a good peddle.

]]> 2dcd5132f1cd12c04870aa2f32de9378 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/td-muffler/page/3/#post-260389 Tue, 29 Sep 2015 18:23:44 -0400 I am beginning to think I made a huge mistake on this MG. Just as I had it running great I noticed a bearing making noise in the front. While replacing the front bearings I noticed the master cylinder was leaking and so I replaced it as well. I now have an air lock in the lines and cannot get the brakes to bleed. If that is not enough after doing…[Read more]

]]> aafeca13fe31e9f972d0063f2d4c90bf https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/overheating-tins/#post-264465 Tue, 11 Aug 2015 11:42:53 -0400 Thanks guys. I am always very late with a response.I am the caregiver for my 91 year old mother and that takes a lot of my time. Still no excuse for not at least attempting to giving a timely respone to all the help everyone provides. My muffles is a single tailpipe and is very close to the rear apron.I did put heat deflecting material on the…[Read more]

]]> f5bfa493dfd3c57e090c1954c67a581a https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/td-muffler/page/3/#post-260387 Fri, 15 May 2015 16:59:11 -0400 Been a long time since my last post. Over the winter I had the engine and tranny overhauled. It is running (and shifting) GREAT! This car is a ball to drive. Next I will attack the interior. Having a little trouble getting the brakes bleed. Can’t get all the air out. It will bleed fine till I get to the right front cylinder and I lose the peddle again.

]]> 886a534eb9ba5dfd5b6ca7ff523bb940 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/td-muffler/page/3/#post-260385 Wed, 17 Sep 2014 09:10:21 -0400 Thank you. I had actually figured that one out. Is it heat related? Gas evaporating? I have an extra cooling fan directed toward #3 and 4 head. Temp guage never seems to get past 140.

]]> 7ee7062b2648447f52e5c9b1bcf23517 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/td-muffler/page/2/#post-260383 Mon, 15 Sep 2014 12:19:32 -0400 Been working on TD SPORADICALLY,(summer vacations etc). Just installed a new empi progressive 2Bbl(32/36) and am having an issue. Same issue as with old carb I removed. It is hard to start after I run the car for awhile(warm engine) and shut it off . It run great when it smooths out but very rough on restart. Immediate restarts are fine just not…[Read more]

]]> 168f0d08d411a23f4dce5b80132e73e9 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/td-muffler/page/2/#post-260382 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 17:04:07 -0400 Had full synthetic put in last week.Didn’t help much on the grind downshifting to 2nd. Guess I will have to live with it till I just can’t anymore.

]]> d5dfbb6fc776fe99f35b403c2f91a7c8 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/td-muffler/page/2/#post-260381 Sun, 13 Jul 2014 21:55:32 -0400 I figured as much. I am hoping to try the synthetic this week. I will post on how it works. Also going to get an estimate on upholstery ,tonneau cover,and spare tire cover to match.

]]> cda1357473e5c8578176939c8b580035 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/td-muffler/page/2/#post-260379 Fri, 11 Jul 2014 06:42:01 -0400 Sorry it has taken so long to reply.I have been out of the country for a couple of weeks and could not connect. I have the correct amount of play in the clutch pedal and I do not have to depress it to the firewall completely to shift into first or reverse. I do believe I will try the synthetic as proposed and see if it helps.I did notice the…[Read more]

]]> f1d333d9e502ed873ce2d1c70172beaa https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/td-muffler/page/2/#post-260376 Wed, 18 Jun 2014 11:54:19 -0400 Thanks. It upshifts fine. Just grinds downshifting. I hate that sound! As I said there is a sweet spot where if I rev the engine as I am downshifting it grinds less. Isn’t reverse and 2nd synchronizer the same? Shouldn’t reverst grind as well?

]]> 27078f5fb627c4ae6bca446025ef2ba3 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/td-muffler/page/2/#post-260374 Wed, 18 Jun 2014 11:48:58 -0400 The previous builder of my MG had already installed a fuel shutoff valve inline.It helped a lot. The bushing was missing from the steering shaft tube as well. Made no sense cutting corners like that. It made it a nightmare to drive. I knew things were wrong when I bought it though so not really surprised. Still enjoying every moment of it!

]]> 2a995466f6283a3b1aa0238c72e8fe60 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/td-muffler/page/2/#post-260372 Wed, 18 Jun 2014 11:37:15 -0400 Still attempting to adjust shifter. Upshifting ok,but downshifting to 2nd gear not good. No amount of adjusting seems to help. If I rev the engine as dropping into second fm 3rd it seem to help somewhat.

]]> dfd251ca6ef9f549f037121a419fb661 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/td-muffler/page/2/#post-260369 Fri, 13 Jun 2014 11:19:08 -0400 Sold my towbar a couple of years ago(bummer). Guess I will look for another one. It sounds like a good trip. I have a frien I helped restore his 1963 corvair spider. Maybe I can enlist his company.

]]> 70dff9aab781e884c0d2c9b607064c7b https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/td-muffler/page/2/#post-260367 Fri, 13 Jun 2014 09:10:43 -0400 Thank you. I hope I could get my TD reliable enough for a road trip(or maybe tow it if not). I need to install sheet metal around the engine to help cooling.The previous owner did not and I am hesitant to drive too far too long.

]]> 096eda4a39e49a7b1d7b6e3db10cd856 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/td-muffler/page/2/#post-260365 Fri, 13 Jun 2014 08:29:11 -0400 I tried installing the quick shift kit yesterday.I can’t seem to get it adjusted so that all the gears are working as they should. Mostly 2nd and reverse. I took it off and now I got reverse working ok (pushing down on shifter to engage),but 2nd gear still wants to be a bit rough. If I get 2nd working ok I then can engage reverse without pushing…[Read more]

]]> 5f882e6f99c80697d8670dba945b685c https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/td-muffler/page/2/#post-260363 Tue, 10 Jun 2014 19:42:57 -0400 Spent the entire day attempting to install shift rod into new bushing. No luck. The rod end is too out of round to slide thru new bushing. I tried grease etc and attempting to reshape the rod thru the shifter opening(impossible). Not sure what to do now.

]]> 43189ca5a1e45e8f43e8ec3a4803bb22 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/52-mg-td-fiberfab-kit-car-project-1500-obo/#post-260564 Tue, 10 Jun 2014 08:43:47 -0400 I’d like to see the bus in the background too!

]]> 5acf641c8843e053b7ffb2b471bb295d https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/td-muffler/page/2/#post-260361 Mon, 09 Jun 2014 11:46:52 -0400 New problem. Po bent the shift tube end out of round and it will not push thru the bushing in the hanger. Is there a way to remove the shift rod? I could ring his neck! There wasn’t even a bushing in place. I guess I now know why!

]]> 1708e89a12c51c615819b1d22ec7c372 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/td-muffler/page/2/#post-260360 Thu, 05 Jun 2014 18:45:35 -0400 Thanks. Seems I am saying that word a lot lately. Everyone is so great with information and helpful hints. The rear is carpeted and it is glued down,so my work is cut out for me. It will be next week b4 I can get back to it. I will post my progress then. Thanks George

]]> 0169c2e4b4054bdeed0af6e5e5e1aeba https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/td-muffler/#post-260357 Thu, 05 Jun 2014 17:23:42 -0400 How do I get to the connection. Since the ody covers the access plate on the pan? Do I go from underneath? Sorry I am a real newbie!

]]> 7d6ddba9dcea5c40b1392e9858493aeb https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-member-with-a-1982-london-roadster/#post-260503 Thu, 05 Jun 2014 16:23:50 -0400 Welcome Stephen. I too am a newbie. I am getting so much helpful info here. Everyone very helpful. I like your pic. Unfortunatly I cannot seem to post pic’s of my TD. Evidently I am not very good at computors as well. But I will keep trying.

]]> 0557c2c0ee38b388bfe7f76a48647eea https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/td-muffler/#post-260355 Thu, 05 Jun 2014 16:11:19 -0400 Thanks. I am attempting to replace my shift bushing today. Since I cannot get to the shift rod at the rear to disconnect it from the tranny and therefore cannot move the rod forward, how do I change it? Also got my new eempi muffler today. i will post how it goes later. You guys have been so much help on everything else I hope you have a fix for…[Read more]

]]> c13fd06701eb81c9152a08226b50056a https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/td-muffler/#post-260352 Sun, 01 Jun 2014 14:23:53 -0400 Took care of sloppy steering yesterday. Previous owner did not install the spacer keeping the shaft centered in the column. Also had a loose bolt where shaft connected to the steering box. My quick shift kit and all bushongs have been shipped from Jbugs in California. Hope to fix that anfd put on the new empi muffler this week. Starting to come…[Read more]

]]> 15e68160612ec55cc657fc02a11ae753 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/td-muffler/#post-260351 Thu, 29 May 2014 12:54:04 -0400 Happy news, it was a bad muffler! Very happy owner. I am having trouble adding pics but will keep trying. I also have sloppy steering. Will pull gas tank to ck connections. Engine running great. Now on to other issues.Play in steering ( about an inch)Shift bushingWhen changing gears I feel a slight bump in the body. Any suggestions?Thanks

]]> 579cdc1b524db62fd474ade8b3e67c29 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/td-muffler/#post-260350 Sat, 24 May 2014 11:28:12 -0400 Thanks. I will check the rocker and pushrods. It is very loud. I had just adjusted the valves and it was running so well it really has me bummed out. If I do have it rebuilt I will probably jump it to a 1776 or 1835. Maybe I’m just looking for an excuse. I will repost what I find. Thanks for the imput.

]]> ebadaedd5e24c53c0cb5f76bf008ee37 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/td-muffler/#post-260347 Fri, 16 May 2014 00:53:00 -0400 Thanks to all for the helpful info.However,bad news. I got the carb adjusted and the engine started up just fine.Drove just a couple of miles and came home.Next morning I fired it up again and it sounds as though a rod is knocking.Not sure what happened.Everything seemed to be fine. Temp.,oil press. etc.

]]> cfc00522373aed8689905dd1b0c10af2 https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/td-muffler/#post-260344 Sat, 10 May 2014 10:38:23 -0400 Thanks to all for the warm welcome.I will post some pic’s next week(busy mother’s day weekend). I will definitely check out the EMPI muffler,shift kit and heat shield advice. The MG was recently painted by the previous owner so I hate to scorch it. I also now have a carb problem. It has a Holly 2bl and it starts right up every time,but then dies.I…[Read more]

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