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i have seen quality restorations, and i have seen asian restorations. but i have never seen a quality asian restoration, the always were "asian quality"...
I'd like to buy a new column lock, cover and rivet for my 1967 Vespa 50. Scooterworks has them in the catalog but not currently in stock. Anywhere else I can...
i tried to check the timing with a light and battery and i dont know if i did it right. i got a spare 12v battery from my mower and put a test light between...
Howdy, smallframers! I've been sitting on an ET3 (sorta) motor for a while, and no longer have a frame to put it in. So its available. Actually, I think the...
I am still having problems starting my 50 special. it is running the best it has ever run. i set the timing and changed the points and condensor. spark is...
did that already. could it be rings John Collier <jbcollier@...> wrote: Pull the top end off and have a look to see if it is damaged. John ... Looking for...
Before you pull the cylinder, you could also do a wet/dry compression test. First, perform the compression test as described above; add a little oil into the...
thanks everyone!! if i have to remove the cylinder, what kind of ring end gap should i have? ... compression test. ... little oil ... big ... you've ... ...
A good guide is the stock specs, say for a 90 or a 100. You can find the specs here: http://www.scooterhelp.com/serial/service.V5A1T.V5B3T.VMA2T.html John...
Thanks john, however, i don't think its the rings now. i did a dry test this morning and got 120 cold. then i did a wet test, with 90 weight because it was...
any oil leaking from the crankshaft, seeping under the flywheel? could be a crapped-out flyside seal. clutchside seal would be harder to identify, tho when...
crankshaft is clean and i even tried putting some grease on the seal to seal any leaks and no difference. the manifold gasket is new and i sprayed it with...
The felt gasket as far as i can tell doesn't seal a damn thing. I think its to keep dust out from the engine area. If it is still leaking there, I'd replace...
I would try another carb before you do nuts tearing the motor apart, get a carb and manifold set up that uses rubber hose and clamp connection, that will...
i think he means the manifold gasket proper, as in the paper jobbie sealing it to the casings. yes, the felt ring does absolutely nothing but capture some...
Thanks everyone. the paper "manifold to casing" gasket is new. i think the slotted area on the carb (where it meets slides over the manifold) may have one...
does anyone have his phone number or know him? thanks ... From: anthony gemmellaro <agemme27@...> To: vespasmallframes@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday,...