... jackal ... them send ... Mark- That's a "can't miss" proposition, if you can send them to Lannis Selz 1689 Salem Rd Spout Spring, VA 24593 I'll try 'em....
despite trying to convince myself that the plug fouling was a fuel problem, I gave in and did a compression test... left cylinder - dry 180ib wet 230 right...
... I drove myself crazy with a fouling problem that turned out to be a sunken float filled with gas. I am still in the process of undoing all my "fixes". DW...
Greg Fields was kind enough to give me these, great guy, great guzzi books. I see them once in a while on ebay, so keep your eyes open. Best of luck....
Hi Neil, Are these values "pounds per square inch" or another system of measurement of which I'm not familiar? The reason I ask is because these values - in my...
He's done something wrong in the tests, or he has a screwed up tool. His high reading of 270 psi would be something like 20:1 compression ratio. Not possible...
Hmmm well just looked at the tester and its marked PSI.. heres what I did.. remove plug and screw in tester, remove ignition lead from other plug, then crank...
your guage must be effed... not that this will give you lower numbers, next time you might try taking the plug out of the opposite cylinder. the bike will...
my eldo was 160 . I think that's about right , no need to add oil if you get readings in that area. You only do that if you get low reading and need to ...
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Most compression testers use a schrader valve in the end of the hose, (or adapter), that threads into the sprak plug hole. These look identical to tire valves...
Neil: 165psi is good. More important is the difference between the two. Hopefully within 10psi variation. Depending on engine modifications, it might go to...
... thanks all.. I'm going to borrow another gague and try again... so if I get readings 'dry' around 160 then I shouldnt need to re-do it with oil in the...
Tom, both times I have posted photos I have had to ask Charlie (thanks Charlie) so if I were to tell you I'd have to ask Charlie again. Why don't you ask him...
Hi all, So Charlie doesn't have to, here is the step-by-step how to: 1. Go to the online Yahoo! site: http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Loopframe_Guzzi/ 2....
Hi Mike, I recall you mentioning previously that you had adapted a later set of petcocks to your Eldo tank. I was planning to goggle-eye them at the VA rally,...
1973 Eldorado frame. No title. You pick up, no shipping. Located in Santa Barbara, California. Don't make take it to the dump! Have a good holiday! Curtis...
Hey bikes have personalities, so I name mine too. Here is the short list. '71 Dressed Ambo ... "Lipstik" (she's that pretty) '81 Suzi GS1000 ... "Butch" (not...
... What if my pics are on a disk? I use a complicator at work, and don't know if I can download the pics to the unit. Also, one pic of the original Blue...
Hi Tom, Doesn't matter where the images are...just "Browse" to them on your CD using the button and it should upload them just fine. Regards, Greg Bender ... ...
unless there is another "Mike T" I'll field this... I don't think I ever said I adapted a modern (tonti) set of petcocks to my loop tank. I probably mentioned...
Thanks Paul...Charlie, can you give us a little more insight into what you did and how you like it now? Thanks! Regards, Greg Bender ... petcocks ... These are...
What are the dates? ... life has been way too busy, but for those of you that met me last year, I'm the guy that rides the 73 Eldo, "Bronze Beauty" (named for ...
"Later went out for a ride on the local roads with my wife, Mike J., VA Sean and Mrs. VA Sean. ; we were missing the 90s." Rob, your bike and mine are both...
