Had a similar problem. Turned out there was a slight cast burr in the bottom of the hole the xmas tree sits in. Cleaned the burr (2 minute job) and fitted perfectly.
All a bit strange as the engine was a 50 year old Italian casing which had several gearboxes fitted previously ?
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- Thu Jul 18, 2019 10:04 pm
- Forum: Welcome
- Topic: Gearbox Rebuild
- Replies: 3
- Views: 83
- Sun Jul 07, 2019 2:31 pm
- Forum: Lambretta Tech
- Topic: lights go out when I put back Brake on
- Replies: 12
- Views: 590
Re: lights go out when I put back Brake on
It would appear that wire from the brake switch to back light may be shorting to earth. The back light unit may also be the problem. Try disconnecting the brake light wire in the rear light housing. If the lights still dim then it's the wire (or brake switch), if the lights are good have a look in t...
- Fri Jul 05, 2019 3:43 pm
- Forum: General Scooter Chat
- Topic: Re registration to a 125
- Replies: 4
- Views: 283
Re: Re registration to a 125
Get a "reputable" garage to write a later saying it's a 125.....send the letter with the proper form (V5).....job done
- Sat Jun 29, 2019 3:52 pm
- Forum: Lambretta Tech
- Topic: Avanti Upgrade
- Replies: 13
- Views: 718
Re: Avanti Upgrade
In WT's defence:
The Avanti's aren't a standard reed kit, so a standard Avanti piston will not have the reed holes. If an Avanti kit was changed to a reed valve then the piston shown would probably be suitable...........best to give Ron a call though.
The Avanti's aren't a standard reed kit, so a standard Avanti piston will not have the reed holes. If an Avanti kit was changed to a reed valve then the piston shown would probably be suitable...........best to give Ron a call though.
- Sun Jun 23, 2019 3:23 pm
- Forum: Lambretta Tech
- Topic: Timing, Dial Gauge or Degree Disc
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3382
Re: Timing, Dial Gauge or Degree Disc
The post is 10 years old. Things have moved forward, well retarded actually.servetaeire wrote: ↑Sun Jun 23, 2019 3:16 pmok i get it so why areother people saying set your deg to 17 btdc
- Thu Jun 20, 2019 9:21 pm
- Forum: Lambretta Tech
- Topic: Rear Hub Bearing advice
- Replies: 2
- Views: 176
Re: Rear Hub Bearing advice
Similar thread on the LCGB a couple of weeks ago.......the consensus was don't touch them......but a phone call to AF would be advised.
- Fri Jun 14, 2019 8:59 pm
- Forum: Lambretta Tech
- Topic: ST90 vs SAE30
- Replies: 13
- Views: 907
Re: ST90 vs SAE30
Doesn't really answer the question .
Is ST90 a compatible replacement ?
Interesting, i'ld like to know as well.
Is ST90 a compatible replacement ?
Interesting, i'ld like to know as well.
- Tue Jun 11, 2019 6:44 pm
- Forum: Lambretta Tech
- Topic: Lambretta crank induction with Malossi MHR 221
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1804
Re: Lambretta crank induction with Malossi MHR 221
All comments are much appreciated 
- Sun Jun 09, 2019 4:05 pm
- Forum: Vespa Tech
- Topic: 210 polini alloy cold start issue
- Replies: 10
- Views: 623
Re: 210 polini alloy cold start issue
Cut and pasted after a Google search (took about 10 seconds): Swarf - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swarf Swarf, also known as chips or by other process-specific names (such as turnings, filings, or shavings), are pieces of metal, wood, or plastic that are the debris or waste resulting fro...
- Sun Jun 09, 2019 2:26 pm
- Forum: Lambretta Tech
- Topic: Lambretta crank induction with Malossi MHR 221
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1804
Re: Lambretta crank induction with Malossi MHR 221
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