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by slowtype
Tue Aug 02, 2011 12:51 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: T5 won't start!
Replies: 6
Views: 3624

Re: T5 won't start!

could you have damaged the cylinder head when doing the work ?
Causing air to be dragged into the barrel ?
This would behave as though there is no choke being used and cause difficult starts
on top of poor running if you did get it started.
by slowtype
Tue Aug 02, 2011 12:43 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: vespa px125 engine trouble
Replies: 6
Views: 2278

Re: vespa px125 engine trouble

goldeneye wrote:kickstart gear been put in upside down?
Sounds like the kickstart gear is upside down or the brass plunger has slipped from the clutch cover and is pressing on the the clutch.
Younger brother did the exact same thing recently.