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Author Archives: Bevan Johnson

Wheel Offset

By Bevan Johnson | 01/06/2017 - 14:55 |01/06/2017 Uncategorized
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48 IDA Dimensions

By Bevan Johnson | 27/01/2017 - 11:03 |27/01/2017 Uncategorized
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Monroe Max-Air shock table

By Bevan Johnson | 08/04/2014 - 10:35 |20/05/2014 Uncategorized
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Type 1 Ball Joint Front (S4 & L/LS Fitting) 13 Models Part No Fitting Compressed Extended Travel MA700 S4 L1/CP3 12.750 + 21.375 = 8.625 MA711 S4 LS14 11.875 + 19.625 = 7.750 MA726 S4 LS38 12.250 + 19.750 = 7.500 MA750 LS39 S4 11.625 + 18.875 = 7.250 MA756… Continue reading →

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New rolling stock

By Bevan Johnson | 19/09/2013 - 10:52 |19/09/2013 The Tribulations of Chuck, Volkswagen
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I have been wondering what rims to fit. I obviously love the Sprintstars on Myrtle, so they were an option, but it did seem a bit twee to have matching rims. So then went down the road road of which Porsche 914 rims should I have. Gas Burners? 2.0L? Pedrini?… Continue reading →

Chuck’s first bit of bling.

By Bevan Johnson | 19/09/2013 - 10:45 |19/09/2013 The Tribulations of Chuck, Volkswagen
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Seeing as the original Solexes were showing there age and one of the idle solenoids was faulty, I decided to upgrade to a nice set of Dellorto DRLA 40s. Currently still being refurbished and also trying to find time to fit the FilterKing regulator.    

New addition to the family..

By Bevan Johnson | 19/08/2013 - 10:21 |19/09/2013 The Tribulations of Chuck, Volkswagen
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This is Chuck. He was born in 1966 in Los Angeles. Everyone say Hi to Chuck and make him feel welcome.

Common Spark Plug Conditions

By Bevan Johnson | 22/06/2013 - 20:20 |22/06/2013 Volkswagen
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Electric Fuel Pump Funnies

By Bevan Johnson | 12/06/2013 - 09:04 |21/06/2013 The Trials of Myrtle, Volkswagen
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Running aftermarket single or dual carbs on a aircooled VW flat four will probably require you to fit a fuel regulator to ensure the carb(s) receive the correct fuel pressure. Carbs don't like being force fed or starved. Bit like me really. Ok, just the second one. I ran twin… Continue reading →

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Today was a good day.

By Bevan Johnson | 27/05/2013 - 19:06 |04/08/2013 The Trials of Myrtle
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Some narrative to follow.

Myrtle gets a split personality

By Bevan Johnson | 01/05/2013 - 22:38 |21/05/2013 The Trials of Myrtle
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Got bored with Myrtle running out of electricity while entertaining the Damage lot with tunes at shows so decided to fit a split charge system. Started by investigating what was needed and came to the conclusion that I needed a lot of 25mm2 cable, fuses and a relay. What I… Continue reading →

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