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- Wed Mar 05, 2014 10:56 pm
- Forum: Lambretta Tech
- Topic: Removing studs out of engine case
- Replies: 38
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Re: Removing studs out of engine case
if there is 1/2" showing then a small pair of stilsons will shift it. The more pressure you put on a pair of stilsons the harder they grip and they never slip. 10" or 12" should do. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Trade-Record-10-Pipe-Stilson-Wrench-Max-jaw-gap-approx-2-/12128680878...
- Wed Mar 05, 2014 4:34 pm
- Forum: Lambretta Tech
- Topic: fitting a fuel tap
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2579
Re: fitting a fuel tap
thanks Chris 
I'll give it a go later.
can't be worse that the previous owners efforts. When his split pin broke he turned the tap to face out took the panel off and used his fingers to operate the tap
I'll give it a go later. can't be worse that the previous owners efforts. When his split pin broke he turned the tap to face out took the panel off and used his fingers to operate the tap
- Wed Mar 05, 2014 2:14 pm
- Forum: Lambretta Tech
- Topic: fitting a fuel tap
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2579
fitting a fuel tap
Ok your first dumb question of the day and your starter for 10 , no conferring. ;) how do you fit a replacement fuel tap ? Waiting for my sticky to arrive so no manual at present. The existing fuel tap on my LIS150 is fubar and leaking all over the place. I saw a high flow tap on ebay and though Mmm...
- Mon Mar 03, 2014 1:41 pm
- Forum: Standard Scoots & Restorations
- Topic: Renovate or conserve Mmmmmm
- Replies: 33
- Views: 17626
Re: Renovate or conserve Mmmmmm
Polish the old paint to death and rust treat it,put missing bodywork back on,any colour will do,then blitz a couple of grand on the engine...Sorted. now thats a good suggestion. I really like the idea of having a Wolf in sheeps clothing and given the choice my passion lies with the mechanical side ...
- Mon Mar 03, 2014 1:39 pm
- Forum: Standard Scoots & Restorations
- Topic: Renovate or conserve Mmmmmm
- Replies: 33
- Views: 17626
Re: Renovate or conserve Mmmmmm
Soulpunk wrote:conserve !
clean it 1 whole day and polish a part of the legshield and then you won´t ask again..
there is a strange theraputic benefit from cleaning bikes but I know exactly what you mean - Sun Mar 02, 2014 8:55 pm
- Forum: Standard Scoots & Restorations
- Topic: Renovate or conserve Mmmmmm
- Replies: 33
- Views: 17626
Re: Renovate or conserve Mmmmmm
It does look very sound and probably a good basis for a rusteration. But, you've got to consider that it's going to need a new rear end welded on for a start. Along with a new mudguard and horncast. Not to mention panels. The mixing and matching is going to be a nightmare. Still, overall I think I'...
- Sun Mar 02, 2014 5:29 pm
- Forum: Standard Scoots & Restorations
- Topic: Renovate or conserve Mmmmmm
- Replies: 33
- Views: 17626
Re: Renovate or conserve Mmmmmm
that special is immaculate Chris ! :shock: Is that really the original paintwork ? it looks gorgeous ! I have this constant battle going on in my head. Should I replace everything with nice shiny stainless and chrome bits ? or just media blast the original rusty nuts bolts and fittings and keep them...
- Sun Mar 02, 2014 12:59 pm
- Forum: Standard Scoots & Restorations
- Topic: Renovate or conserve Mmmmmm
- Replies: 33
- Views: 17626