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by Carltons
Tue Sep 02, 2014 4:06 pm
Forum: Dune Buggy Tech Center
Topic: Timing question
Replies: 6
Views: 2044

Timing question

Im having a timing issue with my buggy. It feels like the advance in not fully advancing the power flattens out at higher rpms say 4K in 3rd of 4th gear. I have shot the distributor with WD 40. Still not better. I swapped the distributpor with another and it is better, but not fixed. So the dumb que...
by Carltons
Mon Oct 14, 2013 9:30 pm
Forum: Buggy Talk
Topic: deciphering Manx serial numbers
Replies: 1
Views: 961

deciphering Manx serial numbers

OK one of our family' s Manx's have returned. Can't find the article to break down the serial number. A0268C020E. Can someone help. Nelson you out there?
by Carltons
Tue Jan 24, 2012 12:04 am
Forum: Manx Club Gallery
Topic: Pinewood derby
Replies: 2
Views: 4422

Pinewood derby

Ill keep the Subaru engine in mind. It was more show than go.
by Carltons
Mon Jan 23, 2012 4:31 pm
Forum: Manx Club Gallery
Topic: Pinewood derby
Replies: 2
Views: 4422

Pinewood derby

Well it was our first pinewood derby and I could not resist. It was deemed too good to be judged. Oh well had fun making it. http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h221/carltonstetson/IMG_1725.jpg http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h221/carltonstetson/IMG_1727.jpg http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h221/ca...
by Carltons
Sat Jan 21, 2012 3:14 am
Forum: Dune Buggy Tech Center
Topic: Underbody finishing
Replies: 9
Views: 3041

Underbody finishing

my two cents. I went with bed liner on the interior. I love it. It feels good and it deadens the road noise and makes the floor "feel thicker". I also requested the company that applied the bed liner to apply it thick. On the bottom I was torn. Powder coating and bed liner would be great, ...
by Carltons
Sun Jan 01, 2012 9:26 pm
Forum: Dune Buggy Travel Stories and Adventures
Topic: X-mas at Pismo
Replies: 1
Views: 1398

X-mas at Pismo

Well after many years finally made it to Pismo with the buggy. Went well. mid 70's not many people on the dunes. Really we were the only buggy there. Did not get stuck once and the Buggy did remarkably well. The only casulties were the Carbs. Got A good cleaning ahead. The Jet Doctors did thier job!...
by Carltons
Wed Oct 19, 2011 12:38 am
Forum: Dune Buggy Tech Center
Topic: Copious Amounts of Fiberglass
Replies: 8
Views: 2628

Copious Amounts of Fiberglass

Tap Plastics

www.tapplastics.com. they have everything you will need
by Carltons
Fri Jun 10, 2011 9:53 pm
Forum: Dune Buggy Tech Center
Topic: Side Pods Install??
Replies: 3
Views: 3366

Side Pods Install??

Yes it can take quite alot. Just remember it is easier to remove than it is to add back on.Good Luck
by Carltons
Mon May 30, 2011 5:42 pm
Forum: Dune Buggy Travel Stories and Adventures
Topic: Sacramento Bugorama - May 29th
Replies: 16
Views: 3777

Sacramento Bugorama - May 29th

Try posting those pictures again.
by Carltons
Mon Mar 14, 2011 2:20 am
Forum: Dune Buggy Tech Center
Topic: Lowering IRS Suspension
Replies: 12
Views: 3875

Lowering IRS Suspension

Tom
If you have the rubber ones they  do shrink, or harden a bit so that may be what is making the noise. On my 69 bug I replaced them in 96 and they did harden a bit after a few years.
by Carltons
Fri Jan 07, 2011 2:13 am
Forum: Dune Buggy Tech Center
Topic: corvair/VW trans
Replies: 3
Views: 1978

corvair/VW trans

Check out Clarkes  corvair part in Mass. I believe that is where they are. www.corvair.com
by Carltons
Tue Jun 22, 2010 1:50 pm
Forum: Manx Club Gallery
Topic: My new Kick Out
Replies: 14
Views: 12061

My new Kick Out

Looks great cant wait to see it in person
by Carltons
Mon Jun 07, 2010 1:13 am
Forum: Dune Buggy Travel Stories and Adventures
Topic: A little ride through Ed Dorado County
Replies: 1
Views: 1135

A little ride through Ed Dorado County

Went on a ride Saturday through the south eastern El Dorado County between Mormon Emigrant Pass road and Hyw 89 nice country. Lots of downed trees from the winter and our initial route was shortened by snow still as low as 5000 ft or so making it a bit impassable. A bit of mud and not so much dust. ...
by Carltons
Fri Jun 04, 2010 2:01 pm
Forum: Dune Buggy Tech Center
Topic: Engine runs rough - poor quality Bosch ignition wires?
Replies: 5
Views: 1330

Engine runs rough - poor quality Bosch ignition wires?

Tom One thing I came across on mine was very suttle. The intake manifolds were not torqued properly (well they loosened them selves up) and had started taking a set to the gaskets (read grit had gotten in there and made matters worse). I had a very slight vac leak. Once I lapped the Intake surfaces ...
by Carltons
Mon May 31, 2010 6:30 pm
Forum: Dune Buggy Travel Stories and Adventures
Topic: Sac Bug O Rama
Replies: 1
Views: 2287

Sac Bug O Rama

Had a great time. Here are some pictures. Thanks Bob for putting up the booth. Nice to see some representation here. Carlton http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h221/carltonstetson/IMG_0302.jpg http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h221/carltonstetson/IMG_0303.jpg http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h221/ca...