could this lambretta engine be as it left the factory ?

[holty]

working on a series 2 that looks as though its never been apart before, don't think I have ever had my hands on one that's never been apart, even the top chain guide is unworn, could it be as it left the factory ? the locking tabs have never been touched.
Untitled by stephen holt, on Flickr
Untitled by stephen holt, on Flickr
Untitled by stephen holt, on Flickr

[bazza3004]

Just finishing a 62 S3 Li resto that looks exactly the same. Spotless 4 pole stator as well and like yours tab washers and bolts in the obvious places show non of the tell tale marks of ever being undone

[Doom Patrol]

Nice. Enjoy the Zen like moment. Just don't tell me you're going to stick an AF clutch in it along with a five speed box now.

[holty]

its all going back together as is, apart from new seals and bearings and a new clutch and top tensioner, a real pleasure to work on, everything is prestine and fits so well.