MG TD Replica Car Club | Ed Service | Activity https://tdreplica.com/members/eddy/activity/ Activity feed for Ed Service. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:07:26 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 6d453addeba28f240a0440e02ef77690 Ed Service replied to the topic Dashboard layout and controls in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/dashboard-layout-and-controls/#post-303617 Tue, 23 May 2017 03:31:31 -0400 Some original MGTD dash parts for sale on ebay   http://www.ebay.ca/sch/4886cliff/m.html?item=302324813121&autorefresh=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562

]]> bdda42f6b40ef2d01ebf3f27102d2878 Ed Service replied to the topic 3-gauge main cluster dash concept in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/3-gauge-main-cluster-dash-concept/page/3/#post-303616 Tue, 23 May 2017 03:29:38 -0400 here are some original MGTD parts for sale on ebay  http://www.ebay.ca/sch/4886cliff/m.html?item=302324813121&autorefresh=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562

]]> 8a400719fc6fa07db4760bb40ffc030f Ed Service replied to the topic Dashboard layout and controls in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/dashboard-layout-and-controls/#post-303615 Tue, 23 May 2017 02:38:37 -0400 Correction… my speedo and tach are from a 924

]]> 294da1afc02ac67df2ba0718125adaf8 Ed Service replied to the topic Dashboard layout and controls in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/dashboard-layout-and-controls/#post-303614 Tue, 23 May 2017 02:21:43 -0400 Also, they are about 5″ so a lot easier to see with these old eyes and “fill” the dash better too!

]]> 5e3542b0821ebd6ba25b32f1c1a3e183 Ed Service replied to the topic Dashboard layout and controls in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/dashboard-layout-and-controls/#post-303613 Tue, 23 May 2017 02:19:39 -0400 I have purchased Porsche 914 speedo and tach for mine. The porsche speedo runs off the left front wheel like a VW does. Thay come with a cone type plastic “glass” in them so I carefully pryed them open and put flat plastic in them. I have not installed them yet but it looks pretty staight-forward. they have high beam and turn signal indicators in them

]]> 05041f8598c0a99ab244903a32af67af Ed Service replied to the topic Emma needs a new Carburetor in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/emma-needs-a-new-carburetor/page/2/#post-301383 Sun, 07 Aug 2016 22:47:45 -0400 Well, best would likely be when you convert it to fuel injection!  I am collecting together the required pieces to do just that to mine.   maybe even a turbo if an appropriate one turns up in my travels!

]]> 85e6852018e04d40bb07bfbff339ad71 Ed Service replied to the topic Operating Temperatures in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/operating-temperatures/#post-301323 Sun, 31 Jul 2016 02:59:38 -0400 Maybe we are worrying way to much about 215-220 degrees?   https://540ratblog.wordpress.com/

 

]]> 688c776f50da6460f532a0fe63fbab21 Ed Service replied to the topic Operating Temperatures in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/operating-temperatures/#post-301322 Sun, 31 Jul 2016 02:44:15 -0400 Hmmm!   http://www.speedtalk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=31363

]]> 27574a8cf9a7b2febdf190516cca3c95 Ed Service replied to the topic Operating Temperatures in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/operating-temperatures/#post-301309 Sun, 31 Jul 2016 00:49:42 -0400 I’m sorry!  I didn’t notice until now that the original poster had posted a link to the above site!

]]> 21777dfca70f8488526a7e99e20d0e77 Ed Service replied to the topic Operating Temperatures in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/operating-temperatures/#post-301308 Sat, 30 Jul 2016 23:58:02 -0400 An interesting article regarding VW oil temperature  !  http://haysvwrepair.com/operating-temperatures/

 

]]> b8ebbef95995d6088709aca1b44a34eb Ed Service replied to the topic Emma needs a new Carburetor in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/emma-needs-a-new-carburetor/#post-301305 Sat, 30 Jul 2016 16:18:56 -0400 a problem with dual single throat carbs is that the number 1 and number 3 cylinders run lean at idle because of the intake timing. the timing is more even if 1 and 3 are on a common throat and 2 and 4 on another.  also a single two barrel is considered easier to synchronize than two individual carbs two feet apart!   The crossfire manifold does a…[Read more]

]]> 7d62df1b53aae371d8a7a520eab2bfb4 Ed Service replied to the topic Emma needs a new Carburetor in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/emma-needs-a-new-carburetor/#post-301303 Sat, 30 Jul 2016 15:52:36 -0400 I would like to try a manifold like this one though!http://www.headflowmasters.com/the-cheater-single-carburetor-vw-manifold.html#.V5zMrhOgBPY    I think it would need some kind of heat to be a good runner from cold engine to hot though!

]]> d797a26a0356c4c05a42a4a52bca9ddb Ed Service replied to the topic Emma needs a new Carburetor in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/emma-needs-a-new-carburetor/#post-301302 Sat, 30 Jul 2016 15:42:35 -0400 By the way, I recommend the dual ict’s over any single carb on stock or nearly stock volkswagens. My engine never ran so good and there is no concern about getting heat to the carb like there is on centermounts.  most heat tubes on Volkswagens are long since plugged with carbon anyway and those long runners are way to cold for the fuel to stay…[Read more]

]]> f74162f51a7afebb69cb78801bf8c357 Ed Service replied to the topic Emma needs a new Carburetor in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/emma-needs-a-new-carburetor/#post-301301 Sat, 30 Jul 2016 15:36:37 -0400 I had a scat doghouse shroud on my oxyboxer with a type 4 oil cooler. I used it to get better clearance for my dual weber ict carbs. it didn’t cool nearly as well as the fi shroud does with just the type 1 oil cooler. it didn’t have the venturi ring on it though and it also had an aftermarket fan in it.   I think the VW guys are right though, t…[Read more]

]]> 9d12941fa1f6813c583448c2cb272e86 Ed Service replied to the topic Emma needs a new Carburetor in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/emma-needs-a-new-carburetor/#post-301295 Sat, 30 Jul 2016 13:28:33 -0400 I already had a large fan (aftermarket) and a doghouse shroud, so this was an upgrade to the FI shroud and a volkswagen  fan.

 

]]> f55068bca2875d225ed963471f2aecd2 Ed Service replied to the topic Emma needs a new Carburetor in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/emma-needs-a-new-carburetor/#post-301284 Sat, 30 Jul 2016 05:32:57 -0400 I installed a fan housing and fan from a 1975 fuel injected engine today. this housing has the “vortex ring” or what ever they call it!  It is also made a little different so doesn’t require the “hoover bit”.   I highly recommend it! appears to have reduced my temps by at least 10 degrees. even at 75 miles per hour I didn’t go over 210 degrees an…[Read more]

]]> 59ffa995b97ceeaf8b9d94829d263840 Ed Service replied to the topic Emma needs a new Carburetor in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/emma-needs-a-new-carburetor/#post-301234 Fri, 29 Jul 2016 15:22:06 -0400 I have always had trouble keeping my engine temperature under 210 unless I limit my speed to 55mph..   This year I built myself an “oxyboxer” to install and got it all running thinking that with twice as much oil it surely would run cooler!  No such luck!  I almost wish I didn’t have a oil temperature guage!  I have resigned myself to driving the…[Read more]

]]> f7f20e94e85a4a08ac23695d45a436eb Ed Service replied to the topic VDO Speedometer, black face in the forum VW Parts Wanted https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/vdo-speedometer-black-face/#post-262031 Thu, 25 Jun 2015 11:55:15 -0400 I took mine apart and repaired it . It was a gear slipping on a shaft. A bit of crazy glue and its been good now for 3 years. Bit of a challenge getting the thing apart though!

 
]]> b3d130f5b778ac768885adf2605f9b60 Ed Service replied to the topic accelerator pump squirter in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/accelerator-pump-squirter/#post-264797 Thu, 11 Jun 2015 10:16:00 -0400 I ordered one from here  http://www.ebay.ca/itm/251952560447?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

I may have to polish it to fit!

PMOSSBERG2015-06-11 15:29:18

]]> 0217619f505cdb4e8c7219aaec9e4130 Ed Service replied to the topic accelerator pump squirter in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/accelerator-pump-squirter/#post-264794 Sat, 06 Jun 2015 23:20:19 -0400 As I wrote in a previous post, if this had happened on the highway I doubt I’d have even noticed it except for the bog it now has on acceleration.  I’m sure it is busted up and puked out the exhaust now. Engine is sounding fine.

]]> 75348853ddadf0dcde2ca3456a1b8b16 Ed Service replied to the topic accelerator pump squirter in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/accelerator-pump-squirter/#post-264788 Sat, 06 Jun 2015 12:36:21 -0400 Ya, I doubt there is any serious damage!

]]> f86ccd5ce2c7d5eae5334e578b59f488 Ed Service replied to the topic accelerator pump squirter in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/accelerator-pump-squirter/#post-264786 Sat, 06 Jun 2015 12:16:25 -0400 The engine ate it!!  ( that’s what the knocking sound was)  I’m assuming any potential damage it could do is already done so I’m going to continue running it unless something turns up.

]]> 801df65703a345cc41191b6cc3839f18 Ed Service replied to the topic Fuel Pump Pressure. in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/fuel-pump-pressure/#post-264769 Sat, 06 Jun 2015 11:51:22 -0400 It actually cuts off the idle air bypass circuit, restricting the air to the engine ,slowing it down to prevent run-on. 

]]> ffc1a8b3e3624d912730000986a4d19c Ed Service replied to the topic Fuel Pump Pressure. in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/fuel-pump-pressure/#post-264768 Sat, 06 Jun 2015 11:43:53 -0400 Getting back to the Carb on the air cooled VW  the idle cut solenoid ( anti=dieseling)  only cuts the fuel off to the low speed circuit in the carb,  it has no effect on fuel percolating into the hot engine after shutdown. see these pictures  Note from Paul: I cleaned this up by making the “see these pictures” the link instead of that very lon…[Read more]

]]> b57e76e3ec26aeb12db8ccb98745a8da Ed Service replied to the topic Conversion in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/conversion/#post-264784 Fri, 05 Jun 2015 22:43:08 -0400 If you do it post the progress.  I have bought most of the parts required to do a conversion including a fuel injected engine from a 1975 beetle but my car is running so good I don’t want to monkey with it!  At least it was until today. (See other post)

]]> 06d88db24b0950f8f4ac50a4fa436892 Ed Service replied to the topic Red Duchess for sale -- Only 1400 miles in the forum Running MGTD Kits Cars for Sale https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/red-duchess-for-sale-only-1400-miles/#post-261640 Sat, 04 Oct 2014 16:42:16 -0400 Nice Wheels though!!

]]> e5c5908955840de0d92b1c3c3155e42c Ed Service replied to the topic Soob swap in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/soob-swap/page/11/#post-258288 Sat, 05 Jul 2014 21:19:12 -0400 Maybe try operating it without the thermostat until you prove that the engine is in good condition?   I own a 2012 Subaru Outback and am somewhat familiar with how it works. Thermostats on the suction side are a lot more trouble to get purged properly!  I am a heavy duty mechanic at my day job so have considerable experience making things work. (…[Read more]

]]> 996d92836fa88a74cf37733e642b205a Ed Service replied to the topic Soob swap in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/soob-swap/page/11/#post-258286 Sat, 05 Jul 2014 15:37:55 -0400 Shouldn’t be that hard to get the air out. Are you sure you have the water flowing the right way through the rad?  Unless there is a compression leak putting air into the system it should burp itself once you get the engine block totally full.  Have you tried running it without the rad cap on? sometimes they need to operate without any b…[Read more]

]]> b042138f32eb443e376fedab688bd0da Ed Service replied to the topic Soob swap in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/soob-swap/page/11/#post-258279 Fri, 04 Jul 2014 22:05:05 -0400 Like BDriver wrote,  Another thing, you should not be using straight anti-freeze!  This is another place where more isn’t better. 50/50 cools much better and flows better in your system too.

]]> afe9cc0956be39410e1aa88455c4f8cf Ed Service replied to the topic LED Tail lights in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/led-tail-lights/#post-260662 Sun, 29 Jun 2014 11:41:34 -0400 Maybe some of these bulbs http://www.ebay.ca/itm/380797165478?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649Along with these pigtails http://www.ebay.ca/itm/151269242509?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649And make my own lights?

]]> e8c1d0af167aae8a583340a092746283 Ed Service replied to the topic LED Tail lights in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/led-tail-lights/#post-260661 Sun, 29 Jun 2014 11:23:27 -0400 Mine has two bulb sockets exposed in the inside fender. ( separate bulb of the signal light and the combination tail/stop light.  The above unit doesn’t have the separate signal light so requires a “converter” to make it work. 

]]> dbbc3f64d911da96bb17aabcf6574381 Ed Service replied to the topic Help removing heads while in car in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/help-removing-heads-while-in-car/#post-260438 Thu, 22 May 2014 23:35:00 -0400 Like George said,    Get that engine out, you’ll be glad you did! I can hardly imagine getting it back together with no leaks otherwise!

]]> 59cc4e0804f312e0ff311fe4c72e962c Ed Service replied to the topic converting to a doghouse cooler in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/converting-to-a-doghouse-cooler/#post-259310 Tue, 29 Apr 2014 22:34:37 -0400 I converted my 1970 vw 1600sp to doghouse cooling. worked very well! reduced the engine temps to well under 160 even on hot days. before I was running upwards of 225 with my oil light nice and bright at idle!    The donor engine I use happened to be a 1975 fuel injected rig so I got the “vortex ring” as well! I don’t know how much effect IT has.  

]]> 3f0f3dcf2f7146814759ada0f0368c5a Ed Service replied to the topic electric tdreplica in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/electric-tdreplica/#post-258776 Wed, 13 Nov 2013 19:11:14 -0500 That should be edscreations.blogspot.ca

]]> f34ad7b2735d8e2dd15d17024a658d06 Ed Service replied to the topic electric tdreplica in the forum General Discussion https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/electric-tdreplica/#post-258775 Wed, 13 Nov 2013 19:09:22 -0500 I have an electric recumbent trike that I built a few years ago. you can see some pictures of it here  edscreations.blogspot.com 

]]> 5829bc2bba58401199ac7d5beeb9443d Ed Service replied to the topic Soob swap in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/soob-swap/page/2/#post-258043 Mon, 21 Oct 2013 21:00:09 -0400 There’s gotta be lots of tractor rads that would fit in there. multiple core and rad cap in the middle on most too!  I’ll do a little research there!

]]> 7b162b8d4a75ad96aa88b2713650c7d6 Ed Service replied to the topic Soob swap in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/soob-swap/page/2/#post-258042 Mon, 21 Oct 2013 20:53:35 -0400 on my fiberfab I get into the steering links at about 19″. and I don’t want the rad right at the top either.  Do you think airflow will be a problem?  Looks to me like it would be far better than the poor air-cooled gets at the back!

]]> c4a868267947e7ee76f7f3e697a63a7a Ed Service replied to the topic Soob swap in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/soob-swap/#post-258039 Mon, 21 Oct 2013 15:25:40 -0400 They are listed in the ad, scroll down,  14.5″ x 16.5″ x 1.75″    Comes complete with fan etc.

  I found another one that is 18.5″ high, http://www.ebay.ca/itm/1992-1993-1994-1995-1996-2000-Honda-Civic-Radiator-2-ROW-MT-28mm-Inlet-outlet-/200976674973?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2ecb24b09d&vxp=mtr It might work but getting qui…[Read more]

]]> ac900e3c08e348fc81cdeb555760cceb Ed Service replied to the topic Soob swap in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/soob-swap/#post-258036 Mon, 21 Oct 2013 12:12:54 -0400 Thanks Paul!  I’ll have to learn how to do that!!

]]> 93e3924447d65570f84998d5e2e391eb Ed Service replied to the topic Soob swap in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/soob-swap/#post-258035 Mon, 21 Oct 2013 11:23:21 -0400 I think this radiator will fit quite well in my Fiberfab!  

PMOSSBERG2013-10-21 11:57:40

]]> 9c365df277950ad20a15b89486673a71 Ed Service replied to the topic Soob swap in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/soob-swap/#post-258034 Mon, 21 Oct 2013 09:16:49 -0400 Yes. right down the middle both sides of the spine looks like the easiest and best for mine. I am tempted try mounting a radiator above the engine like the limk I posted and see if that works ok. I would involve a lot less modification to the car!

]]> 292e906de6d79d1150eb0ff689718ba8 Ed Service replied to the topic Soob swap in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/soob-swap/#post-258031 Sun, 20 Oct 2013 22:53:10 -0400 How about aluminum EMT ? or even galvanized, I wonder if the galvanize would react with the anti-freeze in any negative way? Getting a rad to work shouldn’t be too much of a problem, we do have quite a bit of room up there! Should be excellent airflow too.

]]> 5c934411bb26e2a209c531c819b7dd2f Ed Service replied to the topic Soob swap in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/soob-swap/#post-258030 Sun, 20 Oct 2013 22:48:28 -0400 Some of the beetle guys have managed to fit the coolant pipes up through the tunnel. sounds like it’s quite a job but it sure would be the neatest!  My car has quite good ground clearance so I don’t think 1.5″ shd 40 pipe would be much of a problem down there! It’s not like we are offroading like a buggy!   

]]> 3efb3ca4c23e939d625e310615c4bbda Ed Service replied to the topic Soob swap in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/soob-swap/#post-258028 Sun, 20 Oct 2013 12:03:45 -0400 Have you sourced out a radiator yet and given thought to mounting it and the plumbing?  That looks to me to be the hardest part of the conversion!  
 It is interesting that VW got such a bad rap for their head gasket problems with the Wasserboxer in the vanagon when Subaru had similar problems with theirs during those years. In both cases it wa…[Read more]

]]> 7e2a4dff579c18af2b82596782cf6785 Ed Service replied to the topic Soob swap in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/soob-swap/#post-258017 Sat, 19 Oct 2013 17:29:40 -0400 It will be exciting to follow your progress!  I intend to install a 1.9 wasserboxer into mine, similar to the way this buggy was done  http://www.shoptalkforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=37&t=130150

I likely will use a standard beetle manifold with a single 34mm solex. my object is to acheive the liquid cooled engine along with it’s advantages not a…[Read more]

]]> 5824f170a03749d7ece48cb221bbffa7 Ed Service replied to the topic MiGi gets new "shoes" (discs) in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/migi-gets-new-shoes-discs/#post-257743 Thu, 03 Oct 2013 22:34:20 -0400 I would recommend the sva dist with the 30 pict carb as well. even though mine runs well with a dist from a fuel injected car, it ran just as well with the svs, and poorer with the 009 . The only place I’d run an 009 is with dual carbs when you have no venturi vacuum signal.Ed 

Eddy2013-10-03 22:35:12

]]> d617121e950c1b73c0488f1f85cfd899 Ed Service replied to the topic Gone and Done It in the forum My Project https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/gone-and-done-it/page/6/#post-254065 Wed, 02 Oct 2013 09:58:42 -0400 Have a look here   http://classicmotorsports.net/reader-rides/1634/
 Not a replica, a real sweet ride!PMOSSBERG2013-10-02 11:08:08

]]> 485841388592bd93d6c876dfaf826e78 Ed Service replied to the topic Carb Adjustment Problem in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/carb-adjustment-problem/#post-255363 Fri, 27 Sep 2013 10:31:16 -0400 I just drilled my main jet out with a 55 drill bit. A very nice improvement in performance a drivability, possibly some loss of fuel economy but I’m still getting better than 25 us MPG. Some people reduce the power jet to 50- 55 but I left mine alone, I’m not into the power jet very often! ( I drive my car fairly easy)

]]> fdc116374626ec689b987ba74c2baa3f Ed Service replied to the topic Carb Adjustment Problem in the forum VW Based Kits https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/carb-adjustment-problem/#post-255360 Thu, 26 Sep 2013 18:12:23 -0400 The 30 pict carb is usually a fairly mild-mannered thing and easy to tune, at least compared to the 34! Myself I would rather run a 30 and suffer the small loss in power than put up with the nonsense the 34 is capable of. The 30 pict is usually way to lean on the main jet for smooth power, it probably worked ok with a new, tight engine but most of…[Read more]

]]> 199701bbec0826dce7f656b750d258f3 Ed Service replied to the topic New Old Toy in the forum TD Replicas https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/new-old-toy/#post-257859 Wed, 25 Sep 2013 17:02:40 -0400  Mine is black, could we trade? LOL

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