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by Warkton Tornado No.1
Mon Dec 14, 2020 12:21 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Auto Lube System
Replies: 7
Views: 3495

Re: Auto Lube System

It is a chore adding oil & ensuring accuracy so I agree with the desire for an autolube system. It might be feasible to mount a pump within the chaincase, subject to acquiring a complete system from a donor engine. The (not so good or convenient!) alternative would be a system that allows accura...
by Warkton Tornado No.1
Thu Dec 10, 2020 3:53 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: dt 250 piston in a ts1 pro's and con's
Replies: 7
Views: 4060

Re: dt 250 piston in a ts1 pro's and con's

rd400 and ktm 200 rod are 115 and 118,but 16mm pin,so would need piston bushes wich i would want to avoid,gran turismo have a 125mm long maico rod advertised with a 18mm pin,so would need a 13mm packer with a 58mm stroke crank,would you have problems with the exhaust or head cowel hitting frame tub...
by Warkton Tornado No.1
Wed Dec 09, 2020 4:20 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: dt 250 piston in a ts1 pro's and con's
Replies: 7
Views: 4060

Re: dt 250 piston in a ts1 pro's and con's

what rod did you use warkton,only rod i can find is the gt rod 110mm with a 18mm small end,as the compression height on the dt piston is 34mm,this would give me 144mm total length,so would i have to machine 2mm off the base of the cylinder to get piston level with gasket face putting those figures ...
by Warkton Tornado No.1
Wed Dec 09, 2020 11:38 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: dt 250 piston in a ts1 pro's and con's
Replies: 7
Views: 4060

Re: dt 250 piston in a ts1 pro's and con's

Recently rebuilt a blown TS 70 mm that had thrown a rod necessitating extensive 'porting' into the bottom end (effectively to tidy up the slot created) I bought a Mitaka DT250 non Dykes piston from Grampian to go with the 60 mm stroke long rod crankshaft. The rod was already suitable for 18 mm wrist...
by Warkton Tornado No.1
Mon Dec 07, 2020 5:27 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: GT186 30mm Dell' Orto carb question
Replies: 12
Views: 8616

Re: GT186 30mm Dell' Orto carb question

Pity to molest a new carburettor cap, but the fasteners can be replaced by countersunk screws & the cable outer have a tight bend elbow into the cap. You might even get away with a OEM brass choke cable elbow as a throttle cable elbow. Lots of elbows, cable sheaths & in line adjusters are av...
by Warkton Tornado No.1
Mon Dec 07, 2020 5:24 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: GT186 30mm Dell' Orto carb question
Replies: 12
Views: 8616

Re: GT186 30mm Dell' Orto carb question

Pity to molest a new carburettor cap, but the fasteners can be replaced by countersunk screws & the cable outer have a tight bend elbow into the cap. You might even get away with a OEM brass choke cable elbow as a throttle cable elbow. Lots of elbows, cable sheaths & in line adjusters are av...
by Warkton Tornado No.1
Sun Dec 06, 2020 1:17 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Tv175 disc brake squeal
Replies: 4
Views: 2735

Re: Tv175 disc brake squeal

As you have received no responses, I'll state my opinion based upon experience. The pads, being circular, tend to rotate, particuarly on the static side with it's central adjuster, which also means that it is pivotal with a low area of contact. Copaslip is great stuff, but on the pad sides will enco...
by Warkton Tornado No.1
Fri Dec 04, 2020 12:54 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: GT200 base gasket vs stock transfer port comparison (seeking pics)
Replies: 6
Views: 2714

Re: GT200 base gasket vs stock transfer port comparison (seeking pics)

After the recent record and advancements by darrell Taylor, I wouldn't bother. Nice though it is to see smooth matched transfers, 58bhp and 127mph on an untouched, unwelded Italian case speaks volumes to me. That and the back to back testing of engines in a wide range of tunes before and after matc...
by Warkton Tornado No.1
Thu Dec 03, 2020 4:30 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Front Brake Cable
Replies: 5
Views: 1363

Re: Front Brake Cable

You can lubricate from the bottom end by releasing the inner cable from it's clevises/clamp & attach a hydraulic oiler.

The choice of oil is what I always agonise about!
by Warkton Tornado No.1
Tue Dec 01, 2020 10:24 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Gearbox locked after rebuild
Replies: 10
Views: 6342

Re: Gearbox locked after rebuild

As Garry said, the problem is most likely the kickstart mechanism catching the clutch. I've had, on occasion, engines that had never previously been taken apart from the day Innocenti assembled them with evidence of this occurring. You will see in your engine witness marks of the rubbing. If you lin...