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- 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 ...
- Tue Nov 15, 2011 9:19 am
- Forum: Lambretta Tech
- Topic: Crankcase Breather
- Replies: 4
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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...
- Thu Sep 22, 2011 1:26 pm
- Forum: Standard Scoots & Restorations
- Topic: Oxidisation
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2145
Re: Oxidisation
Coat with Ankorwax...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...