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by Wee Mark
Thu Jan 03, 2013 12:06 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Issue with stainless tank ?
Replies: 22
Views: 4838

Re: Issue with stainless tank ?

Hi Simon In defence of the in-line filter i,ve had one(MB Supplied Annodised with windows) on for 5 years and had no issues & its been well thrashed to Kelso and back and more than a few middle distance rallies and when you clean the filter out and see what these things strain out :o you would,n...
by Wee Mark
Sun Dec 02, 2012 11:52 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: No Drive after rebuild...
Replies: 14
Views: 4422

Re: No Drive after rebuild...

.....or if you gotta use the Circlip system fit it and put a tiny blob of loctite on circlip to stop it pinging off, just make sure your linkage still moves!!!
by Wee Mark
Sun Dec 02, 2012 11:16 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Doing the shimmy!!!
Replies: 11
Views: 3771

Re: Doing the shimmy!!!

Hello Grumpy, it shimmed at the smallest clearance acceptable 0.07mm which i was pleased about as it will mean that it has plenty of wear margin and i will be running in the whole engine as its brand new componants all the way through. The box spins in all gears with a little resistance.....oh by th...
by Wee Mark
Fri Nov 30, 2012 11:11 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Doing the shimmy!!!
Replies: 11
Views: 3771

Re: Doing the shimmy!!!

SORRY....for late reply!!!.....i managed to get it shimmed up with am MB undersized shim 1.70 with no use for the hub end shims (of course as said these would have opposite effect).... for information both Cam Lam & Beedspeed have even thinner shims
by Wee Mark
Sat Nov 24, 2012 12:09 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Doing the shimmy!!!
Replies: 11
Views: 3771

Doing the shimmy!!!

Evening gents, i,m having a evil time trying to Shim my gear box on my TS1 build......set up is Brand new Indian GP gearbox with MB Racetour Layshaft, new rear hub bearing(as well as all other bearings)......its all in a Servetta case with an Italian LI end plate(not got the original)......i,m down ...
by Wee Mark
Fri Oct 19, 2012 10:12 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Series 2 Exhaust Choice
Replies: 4
Views: 1831

Re: Series 2 Exhaust Choice

Simon Brace's B-Race STEALTH, no need for any cutting, the most solid expansion i have ever felt, massive torque!!!...ideal for Series 2 Bodywork/weight.......
by Wee Mark
Fri Aug 24, 2012 12:09 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: 5-speed-box
Replies: 30
Views: 7631

Re: 5-speed-box

Good luck to the maufacturer and those who backed it, but even the Mighty(& very Sucessfull) Tino Satchi had a go at doing this as well as others and never managed to get it right!!!....
by Wee Mark
Thu Dec 02, 2010 12:30 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: stage 4 or classic rapido
Replies: 20
Views: 5600

Re: stage 4 or classic rapido

Fair enough Soosh but the Rapido HAS an Iron lining and is just as cheap to repair(rebore) but i agree Iron,s still cheaper if he do'sent have to buy the Rapido kit in the first place ;)
by Wee Mark
Thu Dec 02, 2010 12:20 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: wheres the best place to run a loom through the frame t
Replies: 20
Views: 4375

Re: wheres the best place to run a loom through the frame t

Sorry guys,read this post wrong(i,m still routeing cables)& then went off the radar for a while. Thanks a lot for post & pics!!!...this will help me in the near future.....
by Wee Mark
Fri Nov 26, 2010 12:44 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: wheres the best place to run a loom through the frame t
Replies: 20
Views: 4375

Re: wheres the best place to run a loom through the frame t

Very interesting gentlemen, i have the same problem and have chosen to enter frame with cables at the side on steering tube/frame joining point but because of TS1 kit i have exited above engine mount( avoiding carb),its a very difficult choice and must be made on each projects needs...pictures do he...