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by fluff34567
Sat Dec 24, 2016 9:14 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: TV175 1963 strip and rebuild
Replies: 63
Views: 17696

Re: TV175 1963 strip and rebuild

Thanks Gary, the engine number appears correct for the age and is pretty much in line with the frame number dating (maybe my terminology isnt correct but im sure yu know what i mean) As i know absolutely nothing about lambrettas or scooters its a learn by doing event but I am an engineer by trade an...
by fluff34567
Sat Dec 24, 2016 7:34 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: TV175 1963 strip and rebuild
Replies: 63
Views: 17696

Re: TV175 1963 strip and rebuild

Ah! Thanks for that.. I was dead tired last night so just asked without doing some searching for myself first... apologies.
by fluff34567
Sat Dec 24, 2016 6:45 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: TV175 1963 strip and rebuild
Replies: 63
Views: 17696

Re: TV175 1963 strip and rebuild

It wasn't my original plan but there are a few chips and the leg shield has some drill holes in the LH foot area that I would like to fill. Something was mounted there... what I have no idea. It has had some footboard trim strips / extenders also so there are a load of drill holes along the edges. W...
by fluff34567
Fri Dec 23, 2016 11:38 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: TV175 1963 strip and rebuild
Replies: 63
Views: 17696

Re: TV175 1963 strip and rebuild

As you can see there is some damage to the stand mount holes.. . I plan to knock it back flat and stop drill the cracks then have them TIG welded. I assume that's the normal route to take? Engine wise the case has 2 wear marks.. the big one is because who ever did the last restoration only put 1 bol...
by fluff34567
Fri Dec 23, 2016 11:38 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: TV175 1963 strip and rebuild
Replies: 63
Views: 17696

Re: TV175 1963 strip and rebuild

As you can see there is some damage to the stand mount holes.. . I plan to knock it back flat and stop drill the cracks then have them TIG welded. I assume that's the normal route to take? Engine wise the case has 2 wear marks.. the big one is because who ever did the last restoration only put 1 bol...
by fluff34567
Fri Dec 23, 2016 11:20 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: TV175 1963 strip and rebuild
Replies: 63
Views: 17696

TV175 1963 strip and rebuild

Hi all, (And hi Paul) Collected this the other day with the intention of just cleaning it up a little but I have since decided to do a back to metal respray. In general the scooter is very clean and obviously kept inside and dry. Over the last 2 evenings I have taken the frame apart and will soon st...
by fluff34567
Tue Dec 20, 2016 9:35 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Engine bearings?
Replies: 2
Views: 1411

Re: Engine bearings?

Thank you. . The book is on my order list.
by fluff34567
Tue Dec 20, 2016 2:47 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Engine bearings?
Replies: 2
Views: 1411

Engine bearings?

Hi all,

Is anyone aware of a list of the bearing sizes or partnumbers required for a complete engine strip and refurb?

Many thanks in advance.