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Okay, I know that this topic has been much debated in the past, but I want to be sure that have the latest info on the issue when I tear in to the Rat Vert. ...
B Holbrook
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Aug 2, 2006
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683
I'd say not "see them crush", but "feel them crush". down finger tight, plus a little more. its certainly not alot....
mtiberio
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Aug 2, 2006
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the problem is you won't strip them, you'll snap them off cause they are hollow. do not use generic torque values for a solid fastener of the same diameter....
mtiberio
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Aug 2, 2006
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when my sheet metal flywheel sheared off, and left me stranded, I replaced it with a solid one, but then I had the new one lightened (like the 5 speed guys...
mtiberio
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Aug 2, 2006
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When your flywheel went south, what were the symptoms? Was it just that the starter had nothing to engage to? I've got both another sheetmetal one and a solid...
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mng19502003
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Aug 2, 2006
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well no one has any real experience lightening convert flywheels. I'd be suprised if anyone has ever done more than one. Ed will do a fine job, I'm sure he'll...
mtiberio
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Aug 2, 2006
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... I wonder if they all break in the same place, or while under way? Maybe some others will chime in with their experiences. I don't think I'll change mine ...
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mng19502003
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Thanks for the info. I'm going to split mine this winter and get it fixed before I put it back on the road next spring. mtiberio <mtiberio@...> wrote: ...
B Holbrook
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Aug 3, 2006
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Hello Group, I plan on installing a re-inforced early "pie-plate" style flywheel in my '82 Convert this fall. I have an early one that has been welded. I am...
bownez
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Aug 3, 2006
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Hey Bones, Sure, I'd like to see any photos you have of the flywheels. Thanks, Bruce bownez <bownez@...> wrote: Hello Group, I plan on installing a...
B Holbrook
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Aug 3, 2006
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Bones: I'd love to see picture of reinforced flywheel. I've been thinking of doing it/or having it done. Upstate Mark...
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mng19502003
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Aug 4, 2006
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Hello Listers, I have started a photo album showing pictures of my early style welded flywheel. As you can see, it has been re-inforced on both sides of the ...
bownez
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Aug 8, 2006
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Bones, Thanks for the pics. Please let us know how this flywheel holds up. Are you currently using it? Bruce bownez <bownez@...> wrote: Hello...
B Holbrook
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Aug 9, 2006
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I do not have the re-inforced flywheel installed as of yet. It needs to be balanced and trued. This project is earmarked for late fall as I don't wish to tear...
bownez
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Aug 9, 2006
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Folks: I'm thinking about adding a 'Vert to my collection of Guzzis (2 loops, an 850 LM, a Bassa and a Jackal with a hack). I don't know much about weak...
Rich Arimoto
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Aug 9, 2006
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Hello Listers, Another point has been brought to my attention about the seemingly lack luster performance at highway speeds of the auto-Guzzi. Evidently, there...
bownez
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I think 30 to 35 # is about where check valve will pop open. Leo ... Hello Listers, Another point has been brought to my attention about the seemingly lack...
Leo Thompson
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Aug 10, 2006
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I have been in love with the Breva 750 every since it came out. learned do ride on a honda cx 500, Similar V config as guzzi, love the fact there are few of...
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Aug 14, 2006
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can you resend Convert Shop Manual to me ? my email saikeung@......
holdbarbike
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Aug 14, 2006
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... you can find them here: http://www.thisoldtractor.com/gtbender/tonti.htm...
mtiberio
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Anyone have a source for Convert key blanks?...
tardispilot07
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Aug 15, 2006
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... You read my mind-I need a source for a couple of keys, but for a Cal II Auto. Let me know if you find a source, and I'll do the same. TB...
bordeleaufj55
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Aug 15, 2006
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with the older keys, I sometimes had luck at certain h/w stores or locksmiths, with fiat blanks. the folding keys like on the cal II auto, I have never been...
mtiberio
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Aug 15, 2006
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... Are you saying it's probably not possible to get the folding feature of the Cal II key, or just not possible to get a blank that can be used to make a key...
bordeleaufj55
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Aug 15, 2006
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... Why I need a spare key: I tossed my keys in the plastic tub at the airport TSA security screening, then they made me take off my boots, and I was so pissed...
bordeleaufj55
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Aug 15, 2006
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you will certainly never find folding key blanks, unless someone imports them from italy. I pushed out the roll pin, and disassembled my folding keys, and was...
mtiberio
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Aug 15, 2006
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... You guys might give these folks a try: Key Men - Keys for Classics Monroe, NY USA 10950 http://www.key-men.com/ I think you can contact them via their web...
mng19502003
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Aug 15, 2006
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My local lockshop made my Cal-II keys from Fiat blanks. Works good. ... From: bordeleaufj55 To: MGconvert@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2006 7:48...
Douglas Woodin
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Aug 16, 2006
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In a message dated 8/15/2006 6:26:49 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, dougvirginia@... writes: My local lockshop made my Cal-II keys from Fiat blanks....
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tardispilot07
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Aug 16, 2006
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CAn't get the folding ones BUT I can get keys cut locally very easily from the number stamped conveniently on the locks! If you have no joy anywhere closer...
peter roper
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