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by Chris in Margate
Wed Aug 09, 2017 8:51 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Carb issues
Replies: 32
Views: 11855

Re: Carb issues

If you are 100% satisfied with the operation of the float and choke assembly, then maybe it's time to be looking elsewhere. Perhaps and only perhaps, having eliminated your carb there is another underlying issue. 1) Ignition spark is weak and just not strong enough to ignite a chamber full of fuel a...
by Chris in Margate
Sun Aug 06, 2017 8:51 am
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: p155 poor customer service
Replies: 13
Views: 5241

Re: p155 poor customer service

Many thanks for the reply. It was who I thought but I didn't like to say. I would suggest that everybody ask and spread the word. It's too far for me to go all.the way from Margate in the SE and bang on a door for my money back so I'm glad I know now. Convincing advertising so be warned.
by Chris in Margate
Wed Aug 02, 2017 10:18 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Stand problem
Replies: 7
Views: 4319

Re: Stand problem

I would source an original stand. Check that it sits as per the photograph in Sticky's manual. Rear runners off and fit the stand and fit the spring before refitting rear runners.
by Chris in Margate
Sat Jul 29, 2017 9:23 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Lambretta Overheating
Replies: 32
Views: 17739

Re: Lambretta Overheating

And too much oil will weaken the mix and cause overheating !
by Chris in Margate
Mon Jul 17, 2017 10:41 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: lambretta 200, "smoking" alot
Replies: 7
Views: 3793

Re: lambretta 200, "smoking" alot

What was the outcome ?
by Chris in Margate
Tue Jul 11, 2017 7:51 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Standard Li150 Special Pacemaker Performance
Replies: 20
Views: 6532

Re: Standard Li150 Special Pacemaker Performance

Chris in Margate wrote:Mine was 55 mph before I did "things" to it.

Organ transplants !
by Chris in Margate
Tue Jul 11, 2017 5:45 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Standard Li150 Special Pacemaker Performance
Replies: 20
Views: 6532

Re: Standard Li150 Special Pacemaker Performance

Mine was 55 mph before I did "things" to it.
by Chris in Margate
Mon Jul 10, 2017 7:46 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: lambretta 200, "smoking" alot
Replies: 7
Views: 3793

Re: lambretta 200, "smoking" alot

Shove a rag over the exhaust whilst it's ticking over and block the exit. If it runs then probably the drive side.oil seal blown. If it shudders to a halt then probably not the drive side oil seal.
by Chris in Margate
Tue Jul 04, 2017 10:27 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: erratic idle cutting out on deacceleration
Replies: 10
Views: 4688

Re: erratic idle cutting out on deacceleration

Pilot jet fallen out.
Receipt from the fuel stop dropped in tank and jammed in the carb.
by Chris in Margate
Sat Jul 01, 2017 7:43 am
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Ratcheting Open end spanners
Replies: 26
Views: 10026

Re: Ratcheting Open end spanners

You're struggling with the nut on the flywheel side aren't you ? Same as ScootRS, no room to get a ring spanner in ! I have tried everything over the years including an 11mm double ended flexible brake line spanner. That didn't work. I now have 4 good open enders in the toolbox and the ends are all ...