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by johnd
Sun Jan 06, 2019 11:47 am
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: Pwk ballpark jetting?
Replies: 10
Views: 6293

Re: Pwk ballpark jetting?

I've not jetted a PWK, but my mikuni TMX35 used a 17 idle jet on an RB22. I'm pretty sure that the jet sizes on Japanese carbs have nothing in common with dellorto sizes, also the mixture screw was quite sensitive and was turned in to richen the mixture. Have you tried posting on modern Vespa forum?...
by johnd
Fri Jan 04, 2019 12:49 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: KEGRA T5 190 KIT!!!!
Replies: 30
Views: 21611

Re: KEGRA T5 190 KIT!!!!

Can you remember the exhaust you used? I've managed to aquire an early mk1 mikeck to use on mine, the cylinders going off to Kegra next week for a fettle and piston so hopefully after doing some crank and inlet work it should be ready to abuse in the next couple of weeks.... Mine used a PM exhaust ...
by johnd
Thu Jan 03, 2019 3:32 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: Pwk ballpark jetting?
Replies: 10
Views: 6293

Re: Pwk ballpark jetting?

I'm not overly familiar with PWK jetting, but starting by dropping the needle to lean off the mix should help. Also check the choke plunger seats correctly when the lever is in the off position. Had that problem with a TMX before.
by johnd
Thu Jan 03, 2019 12:58 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: Pwk ballpark jetting?
Replies: 10
Views: 6293

Re: Pwk ballpark jetting?

When you say that needle is on the bottom clip, you mean richest setting( closest to the pointy end)? Or do you mean the lowest needle setting (top groove near the blunt end)
by johnd
Wed Dec 26, 2018 1:42 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: KEGRA T5 190 KIT!!!!
Replies: 30
Views: 21611

Re: KEGRA T5 190 KIT!!!!

I had a MB 180 back in the day, DT175 piston, casing opened for the cylinder spigot, cylinder head slotted into top of cylinder. I recall it being incredibly torquey and smooth. I inherited the engine off a friend who had it built but then had a bad smash on his P2 and didn't want to ride anymore. T...
by johnd
Wed Dec 12, 2018 2:52 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: polini 187 port timings
Replies: 7
Views: 4816

Re: polini 187 port timings

freakmoped wrote: Tue Dec 11, 2018 5:36 pm 118-120/174-176 with si and box or big box xombined with 200-210 intake timing (rotary valve tolerance MUST be 0,05mm) exhaust port 65%. use gs piston rings.

Makes fun and sense :)
I took quite a bit of inspiration from your YouTube channel 👍
by johnd
Sun Nov 04, 2018 3:45 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: vespa px 180 gearing solutions....
Replies: 3
Views: 2622

Re: vespa px 180 gearing solutions....

I'm running an LML gearbox (p200 cogs, with 68 tooth primary) and a 22 tooth drive sprocket at the moment with a long stroke polini 187, 24 carb, sip road. Lots of torque and it will easily pull another tooth on the clutch sprocket. Going 23/65 would depend on your weight and wether you ride two up ...
by johnd
Thu Oct 18, 2018 11:39 am
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: P200e issue!
Replies: 42
Views: 16074

Re: P200e issue!

116 if it's autolube, 118 if you are mixing the oil yourself.
Check fuel flow from the tank while you are there.
by johnd
Thu Oct 18, 2018 11:11 am
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: P200e issue!
Replies: 42
Views: 16074

Re: P200e issue!

I second everything that paul said and would only add, shouldn't a P200e have a 118 main jet?
Had a rally 200 behaving like this and it turned out to be bits of old foam from the seat partially blocking the fuel tap.
by johnd
Wed Oct 17, 2018 9:57 am
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: Front tire wear P200e
Replies: 2
Views: 1912

Re: Front tire wear P200e

Pretty normal for a PX.