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by Shipleystevep
Tue Jan 07, 2020 7:45 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: 6 volt points - help please
Replies: 6
Views: 2579

Re: 6 volt points - help please

Cheers, I’m getting voltage to the plug but when to try to earth it to check spark there’s nothing at the electrode, I can get the plug body to spark to earth and I’ve felt the jolt myself.
by Shipleystevep
Tue Jan 07, 2020 6:18 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: 6 volt points - help please
Replies: 6
Views: 2579

6 volt points - help please

So I want to run my rebuilt S2TV2175 engine 6 volts and points as I’m trying to keep the restoration as original as poss. I’m at the end of my tether though I’ve rigged the engine up on a test bed so I can check the rectifier works and timing etc. I can’t get a spark at the plug though. Kept it Simp...
by Shipleystevep
Fri Dec 20, 2019 9:36 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Lambretta S2 rectifier
Replies: 2
Views: 1466

Re: Lambretta S2 rectifier

Thanks firekdp, doesn’t it regulate the AC output? Also I wanted to test it before I went down the battery loom route.
Can I find a way just to check the outputs?

Cheers steve
by Shipleystevep
Thu Dec 19, 2019 5:06 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Lambretta S2 rectifier
Replies: 2
Views: 1466

Lambretta S2 rectifier

Hi fellas, Is there an easy way to test a Lambretta rectifier is doing what it should? I.e. putting out 6 volts A/C whilst also putting out D/C to charge the battery? Restoring a S2 TV2 and I’m trying to keep it original but want to make sure the rectifier works before I go down the battery route. M...
by Shipleystevep
Mon Nov 18, 2019 6:58 pm
Forum: General Scooter Chat
Topic: Hidden not ridden
Replies: 16
Views: 13940

Re: Hidden not ridden

Thought you had a S2 Lambretta Donnie😁
by Shipleystevep
Wed Jan 03, 2018 4:39 pm
Forum: Show us yer Scoots!!
Topic: GP Spitfire MK1
Replies: 12
Views: 7440

Re: GP Spitfire MK1

Like that very much😎😎
by Shipleystevep
Fri Sep 08, 2017 8:34 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Rear light units
Replies: 7
Views: 2840

Re: Rear light units

I managed to fit the bgm (type) led into mine ok. Bit of fettling is all
by Shipleystevep
Sat Aug 26, 2017 9:40 am
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Any 'speedo fix' tricks?
Replies: 30
Views: 9251

Re: Any 'speedo fix' tricks?

Jem Booth refurbished a speedo for me last year, did a great job but doesn't have any gears left to convert the odometer from KM to miles. (Had heard he is or has been ill )
by Shipleystevep
Thu Aug 24, 2017 3:15 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Engine rebuild part 2. Can't get idle set
Replies: 4
Views: 2069

Re: Engine rebuild part 2. Can't get idle set

Nearly there with a 45 pilot. Cheers
by Shipleystevep
Tue Aug 22, 2017 5:27 pm
Forum: Lambretta Tech
Topic: Engine rebuild part 2. Can't get idle set
Replies: 4
Views: 2069

Re: Engine rebuild part 2. Can't get idle set

Thanks guys, I've ordered some pilot jets, I'll let you know how I get on. Cheers steve

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