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edward ericson replied to the topic Chevy MG TD Replica for sale in FL in the forum Running MGTD Kits Cars for Sale 2 weeks, 5 days ago
Looks like a nice example, Stephen. Good luck with the sale. It might help if you suggested a price.
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edward ericson replied to the topic Updated site plugins… in the forum Site Input and Issues 3 weeks, 2 days ago
Thankee
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edward ericson replied to the topic Shift Rod Bushing in the forum VW Based Kits 1 month, 3 weeks ago
On mine I had to pull the shift rod out through the front of the tunnel.
If the trouble is only the cable tubes for the brakes and such, the way forward is to use a pry bar to bend them away from the cup.
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edward ericson replied to the topic New member. Need advice in the forum General Discussion 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Welcome to the group, Barbara! Dale Schumacher refurbished one of these many years ago and he’s nearby. His friend Rick did one about four years ago and he’s also in NoVA. Many of us meet at the Carlisle Import and Performance Nationals in May, about 2 hours north of you. You could meet other TDr owners there and learn about the ins and outs.
No…[Read more]
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edward ericson replied to the topic Carlisle 2024 in the forum General Discussion 3 months ago
Here’s the link to the club hotel in camp hill. If you reserve your room through this link you get the deal. Let me know if you have any trouble.
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edward ericson replied to the topic Carlisle 2024 in the forum General Discussion 3 months, 1 week ago
Congrats to her and her betrothed.
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edward ericson started the topic Carlisle 2024 in the forum General Discussion 3 months, 1 week ago
Folks, it’s time to register for the Carlisle Import/Performance Show! The annual 20 percent showfield discount runs through the end of the year. $36 instead of $45. Please choose Speedster Owners Club at the drop down.
We have a block of rooms reserved at The Courtyard by Marriott Harrisburg West/Mechanicsburg once again. The rate is $145 per…[Read more]
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edward ericson replied to the topic Dual Carbs on a VW Dutchess Kit in the forum VW Based Kits 3 months, 3 weeks ago
I believe @pmossberg had dual ICTs on his Dutchess.
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edward ericson replied to the topic Replica mg assembly in the forum General Discussion 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Sho nuff makes it look easy.
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edward ericson replied to the topic Abarth Exhaust? in the forum General Discussion 4 months, 1 week ago
Not sure what an Abarth style is in this context. If it’s the 4-tip GT style probably not.
We’re free to use any exhaust of course. There’s an EMPI single tip setup that puts the tailpipe in the exact right place for an MG TD. Works fine and relatively quiet. It’s not ideal for horsepower though so if you’re running a hi-po engine consider other…[Read more]
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edward ericson replied to the topic charging problems in the forum General Discussion 4 months, 1 week ago
Make sure your Gen light is good. If that bulb fails the whole circuit won’t work. Yes, it’s usually that simple.
To test the new generator, remove the fan belt and give it power from the battery using alligator clips: D+ to + and then – to case and DF (field). A good generator will spin like an electric motor (because it is). If that works,…[Read more]
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edward ericson replied to the topic British Wheels on the Green 2023 in the forum Clubs and Show 4 months, 2 weeks ago
The knock-off adaptors are easy to get, and it’s not much to have a machine shop drill and tap the 4 x 4.5-inch pattern. I used bolts screwed from the inside of the drums and rotors to mount. All straightforward.
But the wheels widen the track by an inch at every corner.
On the front you can fix that with a narrowed beam. In back you’re…[Read more]
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edward ericson replied to the topic British Wheels on the Green 2023 in the forum Clubs and Show 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Having done it, I advise against real knock-off MWS wire wheels.
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edward ericson replied to the topic Electronic ignition in the forum General Discussion 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Procedure:
Step 1: Leave the car over night somewhere safe where you can work on it without moving it. You want the engine cold for this.
Step 2: pull the valve covers and check the tappets. Use the Bentley Manual procedure or the one found in Muir’s “Compleat Idiot” illustrated manual. Be careful to note whether your pushrods are the stock…[Read more]
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edward ericson replied to the topic OIL TEMP/PRESSURE GAUGE in the forum General Discussion 5 months ago
The port most people use is on top of the engine just behind the distributor. There should already be a sender switch screwed in there with a wire coming off it. That’s your oil pressure (green) light. To get a proper gauge you T that port. Screw the idiot light sender into one hole and the gauge sender (either oil temp or oil pressure) into the…[Read more]
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edward ericson replied to the topic Engine Removal in the forum General Discussion 5 months ago
Yes. Keep them away from brine.
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edward ericson replied to the topic VA Beach 2023 in the forum Clubs and Show 5 months, 1 week ago
Awesome slide show, Bill. Thanks for that!
I blogged the journey on the Spyder build site: https://alongcameaspyder.wordpress.com/2023/10/11/air-auto-classic-11/
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edward ericson replied to the topic VA Beach 2023 in the forum Clubs and Show 5 months, 3 weeks ago
HA! Did not realize you changed out your R&P. Fun.
I finished installing new control arm bushings in Bridget a couple weeks ago, then she wouldn’t start. Chased electrical gremlins all week and she finally fired right up, then would not go into gear! So I bought a new clutch cable, and also welded the cable tube more firmly into inside of the…[Read more]
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edward ericson replied to the topic Questions on possible purchase in the forum VW Based Kits 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Good on ya, Adam!
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edward ericson replied to the topic Questions on possible purchase in the forum VW Based Kits 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Most VW air cooled engines leak a bit of oil. If you rev them up. especially with bigger cylinders fitted or stroked cranks, they tend to blow a little oil through the front behind the crank pulley. There’s no seal there from the factory, just a screw groove spinning to carry the oil back toward the crank case. 5000 RPM overwhelms it. Leaks at the…[Read more]
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