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by Davidsquaredson
Mon Dec 28, 2020 4:53 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Tank cleaning.
Replies: 4
Views: 5665

Re: Tank cleaning.

I recently did an old tank that was rusty. Put in some old nuts and bolts and shook it. Lots of rust flakes came out. I shot in some brake cleaner to get rid of any grease and oil. Then I filled it half full of “evapo-rust”. It’s non toxic and dissolves rust. I let it sit for 24 hrs then rotate the ...
by Davidsquaredson
Mon Dec 28, 2020 4:40 pm
Forum: Show us yer Scoots!!
Topic: My latest barn(ish) finds
Replies: 14
Views: 15354

Re: My latest barn(ish) finds

A nice find Dave. It looks okay. Where abouts in Canada are you? Hi, I’m in Toronto. Just put the body work on and the correct bench seat (but the cover is a cheap repop). https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200505/d1ac2de40ed63654f5eda84b525b5b3d.jpg Nice. I was in Ontario a few years ago. Didn't g...
by Davidsquaredson
Fri Dec 04, 2020 7:24 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Tv175 disc brake squeal
Replies: 4
Views: 2640

Tv175 disc brake squeal

Hi, I’ve got an original disc brake. New pads and copper grease ion their edges. Drilled out 3 holes in the disc to the slightly larger recommended size. Put copper grease on the 3 pins. Small amount, just enough to help free play My brakes work well but are squealing. Any ideas why? Thx in advance ...
by Davidsquaredson
Fri Dec 04, 2020 12:49 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Horn
Replies: 10
Views: 7781

Re: Horn

Any recommendations for a 12v replacement horn? I don’t think it’s possible to find a loud horn on an AC (non battery) scoot. What I did was attach a DC car horn (120 dB) on the kick stand strut under the leg shield. Ran it off a battery and used the original horn switch, using a relay hidden were ...
by Davidsquaredson
Fri Dec 04, 2020 12:42 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: GT200 base gasket vs stock transfer port comparison (seeking pics)
Replies: 6
Views: 2644

Re: GT200 base gasket vs stock transfer port comparison (seeking pics)

Thanks very much. Exactly the sound advice I was seeking.


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by Davidsquaredson
Thu Dec 03, 2020 6:37 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: GT200 base gasket vs stock transfer port comparison (seeking pics)
Replies: 6
Views: 2644

GT200 base gasket vs stock transfer port comparison (seeking pics)

Hi, I slapped on a GT200 years ago, runs great, but I didn’t open up the transfer ports. I’m wondering if someone who has both GT and stock base gaskets on hand could post a pic of one overlapping the other so I can see the difference. I’m trying to decide if there is enough difference that it would...
by Davidsquaredson
Sun Jul 12, 2020 11:52 pm
Forum: Vespa Tech
Topic: Piston 2 bore clearance for Lml 2T?
Replies: 0
Views: 3810

Piston 2 bore clearance for Lml 2T?

Hi, I've never worked on an lml engine before. Have the cylinder off. I can get a .229mm feeler between the piston and wall, about 2cm down from top. Its original piston, crank and cylinder. Anyone know what the acceptable range is? And yes ill bin the crsnk and put in a series pro fkowed crank from...
by Davidsquaredson
Sat Jul 11, 2020 2:27 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Can I use a 5pin vespa regulator?
Replies: 6
Views: 3245

Re: Can I use a 5pin vespa regulator?

Got it. This won't work on a lambretta but I have a couple of vespa I can put it on.

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by Davidsquaredson
Thu Jul 09, 2020 2:44 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Can I use a 5pin vespa regulator?
Replies: 6
Views: 3245

Can I use a 5pin vespa regulator?

feeds in are 1) unregulated AC in, 2) Regulated AC out, 3) DC out, 4) unregulated AC in, 5) ground.

My lambretta stator has 1 AC out for the regulator. Can I add a wire to it so it connects to both regualtor in puts or will this drop my watts?

Tx
David
by Davidsquaredson
Wed Jul 01, 2020 2:32 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: At Last!
Replies: 7
Views: 5385

Re: At Last!

I've used Jetex, many dellorto and Miikuni. I'd say it comes down to the quality of the specific production run. They all have part suppliers and quality standards can vary by who is running a machine on any given day. Or who things are outsourced to. A company I worked for outsourced manufacturing....