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by fred
Wed Oct 14, 2009 7:58 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: tyre size-gearing
Replies: 12
Views: 4044

Re: tyre size-gearing

sorry,should've put unable to view it. I haven't got excel,or whatever i need to download it.
Just handy to know,if tyre size makes a difference,as i use rev counter as speedo.
by fred
Wed Oct 14, 2009 7:38 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: tyre size-gearing
Replies: 12
Views: 4044

Re: tyre size-gearing

cant view it.
by fred
Wed Oct 14, 2009 6:16 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: tyre size-gearing
Replies: 12
Views: 4044

tyre size-gearing

i'm thinking of putting a 100/90 tyre on wide rims,anybody any idea how much,if at all it lowers gearing compared to a 3.50?
thanks,fred
by fred
Mon Oct 05, 2009 7:35 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: old vs new sil gearboxes for sale?
Replies: 2
Views: 1165

Re: old vs new sil gearboxes for sale?

been using li 150 box from bedlam,2000 miles. No probs
by fred
Sun Aug 23, 2009 10:54 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: got to love an Amal
Replies: 1
Views: 1121

Re: got to love an Amal

imho the best looking carb to stick out the side of a lamby.and easy to set up.
anyone got a 3 1/2 chrome slide?
by fred
Sat Aug 22, 2009 6:39 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: crownwheel too deep?
Replies: 0
Views: 883

crownwheel too deep?

hello,fitted 48 tooth lightened,machined crownwheel today.Unfortunately the clutch springs become coil bound before the pressure plate hits the bottom of the crownwheel.Can still fit 4 plates,but the clutch slips,and drags! So,do i need shorter springs?-tried mb,end taff ones. Or a different pressur...
by fred
Thu Jul 16, 2009 12:34 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: snail pipe
Replies: 4
Views: 1979

Re: snail pipe

Seems to be good all rounder. quite revvy,been running one on a fairly conservative cast barrel.Revs to 9-9.2 in 2nd and 3rd.
Will rev to 8 in 4th. shortened mine ,and modified mounting bracket,so it doesn't stick out from rear footboard.They'll make one with stub fitting too.
cheers,fred
by fred
Tue Jul 14, 2009 3:18 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: brake pedal spring
Replies: 6
Views: 1786

Re: brake pedal spring

yes,the hook end nearest spring fits in hole nearest pedal pin,use a spring puller to pull arm over pedal.
by fred
Fri May 15, 2009 8:24 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Snetterton Seat blocks petrol flap
Replies: 6
Views: 2303

Re: Snetterton Seat blocks petrol flap

yes,remove flap
by fred
Tue Apr 28, 2009 8:14 am
Forum: Carburettor Set-ups
Topic: Dave webster 190 30mm amal jetting?
Replies: 1
Views: 1423

Re: Dave webster 190 30mm amal jetting?

main around 200
needle jet 106
pilot 25
3.5 slide.
cheers,fred