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Heathwerner wrote:Tappa,
I agree , I believe you have a JSC Buggy.
What kind of master cylinder do you have? Single or double? More than likely it is double. When you adjust the brake you should actually have an inch or so gap between the brake pedal and the master cylinder piston rod. Not necessarily when you feel pressure. You need that gap because as the brakes heat up they will expand and if it it to tight they will drag. During my build I found a wheel cylinder that would stick and it drove me insane for about two weeks. Is your brake pedal really tight when you press on them? I am hoping to help you get it road ready so you can make Brenham.
Heath
johber41 wrote:Hey tappa.....where in the state are you? If you are in Houston, I am located by the space center....be glad to help if u are in the area. It would be fun to look at another buggy configuration for a bit.
John
Bill K wrote:I agree, it looks much better without the cage.
Heathwerner wrote:Its just a matter of preference. Some like the electronic and some like the stock points. I have ran both and I prefer the electronic. The down side to the electronic is when it goes out you are stuck. With points you can usually limp it along to get where you are going or its cheap and easy to carry a spare. Fortunately I have a spare electronic set up due to a faulty distributor cap and I started replacing everything and discovered it to be a $10 cap. I run the "Fast" electronic which is the same as the "Fireball". I have heard a lot of good things about the "Pertonix" also. There again, there is no wrong way just preferences based on different experiences. Good Luck!
Heath
johber41 wrote:Hey Tapa.....I am running the classic dual exhaust but have learned that though my exhaust looks good and sounds good, I may be losing horsepower. Some of the stinger types and side flow types offer better pressure resulting in better power. I have the original 1200 cc ,40 horse, from the 61 donor car and I should be trying get every advantage.....but I like the look and sound.
Bill K wrote:John,
I'm like you, I know I may be loosing Hp's, but I like the look of my exhaust. I would however like to find a way to tone it down just a bit.
staggerwing wrote:Hey Tappa:
Welcome aboard sir! Sounds like you are enjoying "tinkering" with your soon to be new best friend. Yep, it happens.. Also sounds like you are on the right track following your curiousity about all the stuff that goes on with these buggy's. That "no spark" issue will turn out to be something silly and you'll be back behind the wheel in no time.
As you've already noticed, the group here is about the best you'll ever run in to. Friendly is No. 1 on their list, helpful, and always willing to pitch-in are a couple of other assets they have to offer. Looking forward to meeting you and seeing your buggy whenever you get around to bringing her out. Like others have said, one of the coolest things about buggy's is it's all about personal preference as long as you are having a good time. Good luck, stay curious, and hope to see you soon!
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