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by jsturtlebuggy
Thu Jul 23, 2020 4:01 am
Forum: Dune Buggy Tech Center
Topic: 1968 Beetle engine refuses to start
Replies: 5
Views: 4586

Re: 1968 Beetle engine refuses to start

You have not done anything wrong with trying to adjust the carb. Don't let anyone make you feel dumb with what you have done. Trying different things is one way to learn. I will ask if you have checked the spark plug wires and the rotor in the distributor. The stock spark plug wires use a 1K ohm res...
by jsturtlebuggy
Thu Jul 16, 2020 11:10 pm
Forum: Dune Buggy Tech Center
Topic: 1968 Beetle engine refuses to start
Replies: 5
Views: 4586

Re: 1968 Beetle engine refuses to start

First thing I would do is a compression check to see if all cylinder are working. The second thing I would do is if compression is low is to check valve clearance. If you have correct valve clearance and low compression on any cylinder I would then do a Leak Down Test. You are putting compressed air...
by jsturtlebuggy
Mon Jan 20, 2020 11:19 pm
Forum: Dune Buggy Tech Center
Topic: Subabrakes conversion on our Manxter
Replies: 2
Views: 5443

Re: Subabrakes conversion on our Manxter

Great write up Vincent, of installing rear disc brakes on your Manxter. All the picture are great for reference on what you did to to put in together.
Thank you for posting it here for all to see.
by jsturtlebuggy
Fri Nov 22, 2019 10:51 pm
Forum: Dune Buggy Travel Stories and Adventures
Topic: Sea 2 Sea Safari 2
Replies: 50
Views: 24238

Re: Sea 2 Sea Safari 2

That would work for me, I don't know about other people. Being retired and no other obligations at this time I am open to what ever happens.
I do have to thank Ed McGirk and Roy Robbins for helping me make the 2013 trip. Without them my trip would have ended in Tucson.
by jsturtlebuggy
Fri Nov 22, 2019 12:23 am
Forum: Dune Buggy Travel Stories and Adventures
Topic: Sea 2 Sea Safari 2
Replies: 50
Views: 24238

Re: Sea 2 Sea Safari 2

I plan on doing the Sea 2 Sea 2020. Had a lot of fun last time. Spent almost 30 days on the road with visiting with relatives and friends on the drive back home too. Many memories of the trip. I like to get there when the activities start instead of missing the first couple of days like we did last ...
by jsturtlebuggy
Mon Jan 21, 2019 8:40 pm
Forum: Buggy Talk
Topic: 67 Baja 1000 winner (and 2nd)
Replies: 6
Views: 3236

Re: 67 Baja 1000 winner (and 2nd)

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Here is some of the pictures I have of #10 that I can find now.
I don't have any of the second place Manx.
by jsturtlebuggy
Fri Jan 18, 2019 8:49 pm
Forum: Buggy Talk
Topic: 67 Baja 1000 winner (and 2nd)
Replies: 6
Views: 3236

Re: 67 Baja 1000 winner (and 2nd)

I am curious on what your plans are of using any pictures being posted here of the winning Manx. I have pictures of the replica of the #10 car and the sticker you ask about, but without knowing what they will be used for, I will not post them. The off road race cars that were in Reno, part of them a...
by jsturtlebuggy
Mon Jan 14, 2019 3:42 am
Forum: Dune Buggy Tech Center
Topic: Drum Front Disc Rear Setup
Replies: 3
Views: 3601

Re: Drum Front Disc Rear Setup

Yes you can use either the single or dual master cylinder with that combo. I prefer the dual circuit master cylinder so if something happens you still will have some braking action. One thing you may want to think about installing is a proportioning valve. That way you can adjust the brake bias. I w...
by jsturtlebuggy
Sat Dec 08, 2018 4:30 am
Forum: Dune Buggy Tech Center
Topic: Sand FIlter Sytem
Replies: 5
Views: 4484

Re: Sand FIlter Sytem

CB Performance sells a Sand filter system, It is made to use with Weber IDF and Dellorto style Carbs.
Part #3387
by jsturtlebuggy
Sat Dec 08, 2018 4:23 am
Forum: Swap Meet (Buy & Sell stuff)
Topic: WANTED Surfboard Style Rear View Mirror
Replies: 4
Views: 3958

Re: WANTED Surfboard Style Rear View Mirror

Contact Knelly (Ian Knell) or call Meyers Manx who sells the Knelly mirrors.
Also contact Moon Eyes (Moon Speed Equipment), as they had custom made ones a while back
by jsturtlebuggy
Mon Nov 05, 2018 4:35 pm
Forum: Buggy Talk
Topic: Tanks on old red?
Replies: 3
Views: 2192

Re: Tanks on old red?

The tanks are what Bruce and Ted came up with for carrying extra fuel when they made the record run beating the motorcycle time from La Paz to TJ back in 1967. This was before the first Baja 1,000 race.
by jsturtlebuggy
Tue Sep 25, 2018 4:35 am
Forum: Buggy Talk
Topic: OldSchoolDune Buggy reunion
Replies: 3
Views: 2068

Re: OldSchoolDune Buggy reunion

I am ready for Old School Buggy Reunion June 2019 Idaho Dunes!![/b][/size][/
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I be there. Cort is a Real good friend of Tom Baker (lived right down the street from Tom for years)
by jsturtlebuggy
Fri Jul 06, 2018 5:44 am
Forum: Dune Buggy Tech Center
Topic: what style Master Cylinder is best for Manxter 2+2?
Replies: 5
Views: 5123

Re: what style Master Cylinder is best for Manxter 2+2?

I would recommend using the stock dual circuit 19mm master cylinder or the EMPI 20mm for your project. I would also recommend using a master cylinder reservoir that fit on the master cylinder. It will fit fine with a Manxter body. EMPI sell the reservoirs that fit the Brazilian masters and their 20m...
by jsturtlebuggy
Sun Jun 17, 2018 12:16 am
Forum: Swap Meet (Buy & Sell stuff)
Topic: Meyers Manx Manxter Dual Sport- Sold
Replies: 0
Views: 4883

Meyers Manx Manxter Dual Sport- Sold

Dual Sport Manxter has been sold
by jsturtlebuggy
Wed Apr 04, 2018 4:17 pm
Forum: Tow'd Talk
Topic: Tow'dally Rare
Replies: 5
Views: 5761

Re: Tow'dally Rare

I do believe this Tow'd was sold in May of 2017. It was at the Kelly Park show last year and a friend bought it.
Original poster has not posted anything since his first post from 2016.