TV175 Series 3 -62, restoration

[Doom Patrol]

I think you should at least invest in a new nut for the rear hub.

[kejj]

I did! It unfortunately had the wrong thread height so it wouldn't go on. Didn't know they could be different!

[kejj]

http://tv175.wordpress.com/2013/01/10/rear-tyre/

Although I did buy a new rear wheel nut. I realised it wouldn't go on the layshaft. Didn't want to damage anything so I left it as is and used the old one. That one went on without a hassle.

Are they to different thread pitch on the layshafts? Mine is an original innocenti one, on the 1962 TV S3.

Anyone?

[rosscla]

Not supposed to be, but I have exactly the same issue with mine. I've had three new nuts from a variety of suppliers and none of them will catch the first thread on the layshaft. Th old one goes on by hand no problem.

Apparently the layshaft thread ( m16x 1.5) is the same as your shock mount so to test it, try to run the nut onto the shock mount, both old and new. I've been told t his means the threads on the layshaft are damaged and that the old nut has been 'worn' in. Both old an new nuts go fine on the shock mount...

I third a thread file but this made not the slightest difference other than it wore the file out.

In the end, I'll replace the layshaft next time the engine is stripped.

[kejj]

That's actually a very reasonable explanation.
I did buy a new layshaft but since the original seemed to be in a good shape I reused it instead. Will try the new nut on the layshaft and shock mount. My nut catches on but stops after half a turn.

Thank you

[kejj]

http://tv175.wordpress.com/2013/01/15/c ... the-wires/

I connected the wires. Not as easy task, I'm barely capable of reading electronic schemes, any less connecting one part to the other. Took me a while before I had all the wires done. All the extra cables I ordered seemed like a good idea then but now only complicated things

There is supposedly an earth cable going to the flywheel cowling. Just don't know which. Don't have any left from stator

[kejj]

This time I installed the tank, Airbox and carb!
See my progress at http://tv175.wordpress.com/2013/01/18/t ... arb-refit/

[kejj]

Time moves on!
Now this is fun, Stebel horn on a Lambretta:
http://tv175.wordpress.com/2013/03/05/s ... lambretta/

Make sure to see this video:

[kejj]

And behold folks! The Lambretta kicks into life for the first tune since 1986.
This is my first ever attempt for a scooter and engine rebuild.


Enjoy: http://tv175.wordpress.com/2013/03/29/t ... ld-engine/

[warts]

Nice when a plan works out!