Thanks Paul. Will do that if I have to change back!
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- Sun Oct 08, 2017 4:50 pm
- Forum: Lambretta Tech
- Topic: Help!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5701
- Sun Oct 08, 2017 3:20 pm
- Forum: Lambretta Tech
- Topic: Help!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5701
Re: Help!
if you can get one side clear of the stud, you may be able to bend the other stud with a long screwdriver just enough to get the manifold over the top. I'm assuming you've got both nuts off? Finally managed to get manifold off by using a piece of wood as a lever against barrel cowling!.Used same me...
- Sun Oct 08, 2017 1:21 pm
- Forum: Lambretta Tech
- Topic: Help!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5701
Re: Help!
Still no joy! Any other thoughts/ideas before I put it all back together again!
- Sun Oct 08, 2017 12:47 pm
- Forum: Lambretta Tech
- Topic: Help!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5701
Re: Help!
occasionally when an engine is rebuilt, the manifold studs are too long. When the engine is put back in there is no problem, until your scenario arises. Can you get clear of one of the studs? If so you may be able to gently ease the offending one forward till the second stud clears. Alternatively t...
- Sun Oct 08, 2017 11:51 am
- Forum: Lambretta Tech
- Topic: Help!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5701
Help!
Morning All. Trying to remove my inlet manifold to fit a larger one to accept a 22mm carb. However, however hard I try, I cannot get enough clearance to lift the old one off. I have removed spring so engine swings downwards, I have taken off rear wheel , had wife lifting/pushing down back end, all t...
Re: Saying Hi
Welcome to the forum Matt.
- Sat Sep 09, 2017 9:28 am
- Forum: Welcome
- Topic: New member
- Replies: 3
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Re: New member
Welcome to the forum Gcat.
- Sat Sep 09, 2017 8:50 am
- Forum: General Scooter Chat
- Topic: Standardish Lambretta Set Ups
- Replies: 16
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Re: Standardish Lambretta Set Ups
I have gone back to standard on my 150 special and although it's not as quick as it was with the mugello kit, clubman and 25mm dellorto it's quiet, does miles to gallon and a pleasure to ride. Hi Tractorman. Are you running with a standard 18mm, carb, and standard exhaust? Got an 18mm on mine, and ...
- Mon Sep 04, 2017 10:09 am
- Forum: Lambretta Tech
- Topic: Steering Lock Help!
- Replies: 15
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Re: Steering Lock Help!
How did you get on Martin? Did you get a key that fitted? Hi Scooterdude. Please see my post dated 13th August (sorry, don't seem to be able to pick up and paste more than one quote!) As mentioned, found a key at home that was well worn, (not a scooter key) tried it, and it worked!. Quit whilst I w...
- Tue Aug 29, 2017 12:42 pm
- Forum: Lambretta Tech
- Topic: series 2 breakdown
- Replies: 5
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Re: series 2 breakdown
Condenser on its way out? Had similar issue on mine, cutting out when it got hot!