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by Piatti
Sun Jan 15, 2012 5:42 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Lambretta starting and carb questions
Replies: 1
Views: 1609

Lambretta starting and carb questions

Hi, Some general questions, please bear with me if they sound a bit basic :wink: I have just restored a 150 Special, it’s a standard engine with a KBA 42mm Clubman exhaust running a NGK B8ES. The carb is set up as below, any deviations from factory standard are expalined Carb fitted: SH1 18 Choke ...
by Piatti
Tue Nov 15, 2011 9:19 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Crankcase Breather
Replies: 4
Views: 2016

Re: Crankcase Breather

seems to be leaking gearbox oil (SS jobby) so whipped it off, dug out circlip and washer. Packed with loads of stainless steel (or swarf :shock: ) Couldn't believe how much came out :roll: What's best to repack it? You mean the swarf is meant to be there :?: I too noticed my crankcase breather plug...
by Piatti
Thu Sep 22, 2011 1:26 pm
Forum: Standard Scoots & Restorations
Topic: Oxidisation
Replies: 5
Views: 2145

Re: Oxidisation

Coat with Ankorwax...
by Piatti
Thu Jun 23, 2011 8:22 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: led rear bulbs
Replies: 17
Views: 5614

Re: led rear bulbs

I use the 36 LED bulbs that have several levels of leds not just the one face like yours. I always use the white ones so you still have a white numberplate light, Mr MOT man will jump on it if he has a bad day. (The red ones are no brighter) I also run Full DC so get the full brightness of the LEDS...
by Piatti
Mon May 16, 2011 8:04 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Flywheel rubbing and have I Fooked it...
Replies: 7
Views: 4052

Re: Flywheel rubbing and have I Fooked it...

Thanks for the replies, I have cut my losses on this and ordered a new one, if it rubs I'll machine it down...
by Piatti
Fri May 13, 2011 6:10 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Flywheel rubbing and have I Fooked it...
Replies: 7
Views: 4052

Re: Flywheel rubbing and have I Fooked it...

If it was mine i would have mag flang machined for extra clearence, but an easy and fast way is to grind or file the bolt heads down. The screws you undone need to be secure or they will come out and make a hell of a mess try some new ones and lock tyte if that dont do it re tap to next size up but...
by Piatti
Fri May 13, 2011 5:15 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Flywheel rubbing and have I Fooked it...
Replies: 7
Views: 4052

Flywheel rubbing and have I Fooked it...

Hi, Having problems with fitting flywheel, its a new Indian electronic kit, it seemed to be rubbing when tightened up. It looks like the inner of the flywheel is rubbing on the stator bolts, any one else had this problem :?: I thought you could take off the inner housing (which would be easier to fi...
by Piatti
Tue Apr 19, 2011 11:05 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: wont start
Replies: 46
Views: 15945

Re: wont start

Just ordered a new set a rings from scooter restorations, I can highly recommend the use of a compression tester, as stated in the link below 'You can have perfect ignition timing, clean carburetor, and fresh gas, but without good compression... the engine is not going to run.' http://www.dansmc.com...
by Piatti
Mon Apr 18, 2011 10:34 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: wont start
Replies: 46
Views: 15945

Re: wont start

You need to use a gauge. You can't feel the difference between 120 PSI (healthy and happy) and 90 PSI (sputters and won't start). I only say this because I've been there. When you check, open the throttle and kick away till it stops rising. Borrow one if you don't own one, it's worth it just to rul...
by Piatti
Thu Mar 31, 2011 8:18 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: wont start
Replies: 46
Views: 15945

Re: wont start

Feeling your frustration Piatti. dont want to confuse the situation further but if bump start has not worked you will be both knackered and migithy pished off. others on here will know far better than i but i've also had wrong jets in the carb that made mine an equal nightmare to start - what engin...