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by Baggy
Sun Aug 12, 2012 8:32 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Petrol Tank Leak
Replies: 8
Views: 3026

Re: Petrol Tank Leak

Is it 1 of the stainless standard looking long range tanks? IE with the lip? I've seen a lot of these including my own, and all had cracks or some other defect. As others have already said, welding is the best permanent solution, preferably TIG. All but 1 had cracks in the tank where the fuel tap th...
by Baggy
Sun Aug 12, 2012 8:15 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: lambretta front suspension, whats the options
Replies: 8
Views: 5115

Re: lambretta front suspension, whats the options

Agree with Frank, re welding the stud bosses to the links. I've welded dozens and only use Innocenti or Spanish. Always TIG weld them too. The quality of the casting of some Indian and pattern links is appalling imo and not worth the risk.