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by Adam_Winstone
Sun Oct 14, 2012 1:13 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Gear cluster needle bearng fixed tack removal.
Replies: 6
Views: 1938

Re: Gear cluster needle bearng fixed tack removal.

I used to sell tools for this specific job when I was doing tools a number of years ago. What you need is to machine a bit of roundbar (any metal will do) that is fractionally smaller than the diameter of the brearing track (doesn't need to be a push fit but it doesn't want much play) and at this re...
by Adam_Winstone
Sat Oct 13, 2012 8:52 pm
Forum: Show us yer Scoots!!
Topic: my brand new ride: TT 250
Replies: 56
Views: 25550

Re: my brand new ride: TT 250

^... lol... I didn't stall it!
by Adam_Winstone
Sat Oct 13, 2012 6:26 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: 150 head on 175 conversion
Replies: 1
Views: 1037

Re: 150 head on 175 conversion

Diameter needs to be taken out to 63mm, following the profile of the new piston, then you really need to address the combustion chamber size to give a suitable compression ratio. Bearing in mind that these are dirt cheap off places like AF, most people just buy new... although you really should chec...
by Adam_Winstone
Sat Oct 13, 2012 12:48 pm
Forum: Show us yer Scoots!!
Topic: my brand new ride: TT 250
Replies: 56
Views: 25550

Re: my brans new ride: TT 250

anyone-on here ever ridden one ? are they still making them ? targa twin i mean :roll: Yes, I've ridden Tino's SX200 Targa. Performance... depends what you want to talk about.... best ever BHP = No.... most torque ever = No, however, this would still be top of my list in the "If you could have...
by Adam_Winstone
Thu Oct 11, 2012 3:41 pm
Forum: Liquid Cooled, Motorcycle Engine & Automatics Section
Topic: Messing about with a Gilera Runner
Replies: 39
Views: 28436

Re: Messing about with a Gilera Runner

Rich.... you sure are a crazy mutha!
by Adam_Winstone
Tue Oct 09, 2012 5:57 pm
Forum: Show us yer Scoots!!
Topic: my brand new ride: TT 250
Replies: 56
Views: 25550

Re: my brans new ride: TT 250

Very nice :)
by Adam_Winstone
Tue Oct 09, 2012 1:49 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Lambretta Boost Port & Cylinder Scavenging
Replies: 62
Views: 26067

Re: Lambretta Boost Port & Cylinder Scavenging

I can't remember which fairly common text this theory is mentioned in but I've read it too. It may even be something scooter related; 60s tuning manual, Scootering tech feature, Webster's, etc.
by Adam_Winstone
Tue Oct 09, 2012 10:50 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Lambretta Boost Port & Cylinder Scavenging
Replies: 62
Views: 26067

Re: Lambretta Boost Port & Cylinder Scavenging

This is a very interesting read :)
by Adam_Winstone
Mon Oct 08, 2012 9:44 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Lambretta Boost Port & Cylinder Scavenging
Replies: 62
Views: 26067

Re: Lambretta Boost Port & Cylinder Scavenging

I'm getting slightly confused by this... surely a steeper angle to line/direction of bore/piston travel means that the boost is aimed more at the opposite side of the bore, in this case the exhaust port? ^ okay, I've just looked at the photos and now see that you are measuring at 90 degrees to bore,...
by Adam_Winstone
Mon Oct 08, 2012 1:34 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Dellorto PHBH
Replies: 75
Views: 27373

Re: Dellorto PHBH

Muttley McLadd wrote:
soosh wrote: He did polish the needle slightly but when it was worn,I replaced with std.X13 and kept fingers crossed as i don't use egt. All good
What kind of polish did he use? :lol:
Mr. cLEAN