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by Suede Ed
Thu May 11, 2017 3:47 pm
Forum: Standard Scoots & Restorations
Topic: What gauge steel for lambretta bodywork
Replies: 3
Views: 3132

What gauge steel for lambretta bodywork

Got a mig welder coming and intend to do my own welding on my latest resto, question is what thickness steel plate should i use? Gonna start on the rear runners first, any other welding advice mucn appreciated !
by Suede Ed
Sat May 06, 2017 7:13 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Engine Case Cleaning
Replies: 15
Views: 6205

Re: Engine Case Cleaning

I had one soda blasted, looks good to me
by Suede Ed
Wed Apr 26, 2017 2:14 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Wont idle!
Replies: 3
Views: 2026

Wont idle!

Casa 185 fitted with a 25mm phbl (straight out of the box) through a drilled airbox. Pipe is AF clubman. Starts fine, runs ok, but will only tick over fast with a little pressure on the throttle. Idle screw seems to have no effect??
by Suede Ed
Thu Apr 20, 2017 10:34 am
Forum: Standard Scoots & Restorations
Topic: float pivot pin stuck
Replies: 4
Views: 3162

Re: float pivot pin stuck

Cheers chaps, got it out using needle nose mole grips, following the carb being left in my new (off ebay) ultrasonic cleaner, ill put a post up on this later, including pictures.
by Suede Ed
Wed Apr 12, 2017 3:38 pm
Forum: Standard Scoots & Restorations
Topic: float pivot pin stuck
Replies: 4
Views: 3162

float pivot pin stuck

Anyone got a tip to remove a pivot pin from a dellorto (standard SH) tried pulling with long nose pliers, no chance, do i have to destroy the float? Cheers.
by Suede Ed
Fri Apr 07, 2017 7:36 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Oil level drain plug
Replies: 5
Views: 2538

Re: Oil level drain plug

Order one from Scooter Restorations, youll get it next day, plus there's bound to be other stuff you need, there always is....
by Suede Ed
Wed Apr 05, 2017 3:01 pm
Forum: Standard Scoots & Restorations
Topic: Old series 3 fuel tap refurb?
Replies: 1
Views: 2472

Old series 3 fuel tap refurb?

Is it possible to refurb the older series 3 brass type fuel tap or have i got to live with the zinc coloured replacement. Cheers.
by Suede Ed
Wed Apr 05, 2017 7:22 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Tip for getting frozen engine case studs out.
Replies: 8
Views: 2982

Re: Tip for getting frozen engine case studs out.

Ever tried an anticlockwise drill bit? Had a snapped at base exhaust stud , filed flat, dot punched centre, spun out...
by Suede Ed
Mon Mar 27, 2017 2:31 pm
Forum: Carburettor Set-ups
Topic: Decent modern carb set up for Indian stage 4 top end
Replies: 7
Views: 4329

Re: Decent modern carb set up for Indian stage 4 top end

Dellorto phbl 25mm thru standard (drilled) airbox?
by Suede Ed
Wed Mar 01, 2017 10:48 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: 25mm phbl fitting advice
Replies: 5
Views: 2034

Re: 25mm phbl fitting advice

Cheers chaps, i did have a quick try just with a 45 deg guide and i cut the rubber cable guide off the frame , getting closer. Then just the choke to sort!