converting SR to reed?

[lammysilver]

is it posible to convert a SR barrel to a accept a reed intake.

[grimspeed]

reed manifold.rd 350 piston. 64mm-66mm piston. tv rod.file one or more
finger ports abouve the inlet.
simples!

[Stokie]

is it posible to convert a SR barrel to a accept a reed intake.

A while back someone was doing just this - they were adapting a SR barrel to take a reed block from a GT kit.
I can't remeber who it was that was working on it (LCGB forum maybe 2 years ago) and don't ever remember seeing it finished either.
Would it not be simpler to just buy something like the LTH reed manifod ?
Harry Barlow could sort any boost ports that you might want to add

[vegansydney]

See SR190 thread on LCGB:
http://www.forums.ilambretta.com/viewto ... ?f=16&t=73

[lammysilver]

just had a quick read over some old posts and this looks to cover most questions i have.
Just out of interest are these SR kits in a new form? i noticed people saying they had been discontinued.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/LAMBRETTA-GP-SX-S ... 1349wt_808

[Stokie]

Yeah they're the same kit. Scooter Restorations had them manufactured in India but then the manufacturer started to sell them to everyone ...... allegedly.
If buying a complete kit then be aware that some of the heads are no good. If someone can supply the 185 barrels only for a decent price then they make a great basis for a (long rod) Suzuki 190 conversion.
The transfer passages and entry angles into the bore need the most attention to get them to perform well from what I've been told.

[soullad]

reed manifold.rd 350 piston. 64mm-66mm piston. tv rod.file one or more
finger ports abouve the inlet.
simples!

Grimspeed......could you tell me more about the rd350 piston.
I assume it reed windows already cut in. What of crown profile, pin diameter, peg locations etc etc - you know the important stuff
Could you recommend a stockist for genuine or decent pattern ones?
cheers