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1. Re: girelli eureka flex no start
Forum: Repair
Lotsa times on a garelli or your girelli the stator side crank seal goes bad. Just take a couple large screwdrivers and pop the dizzy off.Wait... get the correct puller and do it right. Change the other side too while u at it. Use nd30 fluid.
2. Re: Dansi 6V Magneto. No power from lighting coil
Forum: Repair
Dirty connections aside, The sissy bar for the carb/intake is badass.
3. Re: Tomos stuck after running
Forum: Repair
Hard part is figuring out why it gets stuck.I wish i had a big set of channel locks.
4. Re: Freewheel Remover Tool - Peugeot 103
Forum: Repair
If it aint broke dint fix it. Just clean n lube it up.
5. Re: 1976 Motobecane 40T
Forum: Repair
So it can spin in reverse, very retro or actually very thoughfully engineered for future variable applications.
6. Re: Batavus Speedometer cable replacement
Forum: Repair
Just imagine having a working speedo. Lube everything up ith some oil, drive cable pulls out and speedo(take it out).
8. Re: A55 Transmission Issue.
Forum: Repair
So... take a studied look at the diagram. A35/55 trannies r the same.Important, the spring has some resistance on that collar.It all just wiggles together, remember wiggle and peanut into slot...
9. Re: Ignition Coil Readings - Peugeot 103
Forum: Repair
Those r always bad. Take a read on myrons page. Although your points are waaay offset.To run brake lights w new coil you will needs some new brake switches and rewiring.
11. Re: Is this piston alright to use?
Forum: Repair
knock down any high spots, you can test by orienting the piston and dropping into empty cylinder. Drop test. Also, Make sure the rings are gapped and move freely.
12. Re: Engine Locks Up Everytime I Stop
Forum: Repair
Thanks for rounding out the thread, so many just leave one hanging.
14. Re: first gen ciao wrist pin size
Forum: General Discussion
Theres a kit for lazy people. 10 n 12 included.
15. Re: Tomos targa lx compression
Forum: Repair
Your correct to atart with compression. Buy or borrow a proper compression tester. Tranny oil level is not gonna affect starting.
16. Re: 71 vespa ciao freewheel
Forum: Buy + Sell
Fyi, totally unecessary to get motor spinning, just push start.
17. Re: Oil injection on a55
Forum: General Discussion
If the system works good then my problem would be human error, ^neglecting to use proper oil, failing to check n fill, letting someone borrow n them not checking/filling with synthetic. I can hear it now, "uhhhh, it stopped so i put $2 of gas and then it ran great and just stopped suddenly again a little while later n wouldn't restart." Well, did you check...," i thought you sa
18. Re: Le partie CDI 1980 motobecane av7
Forum: General Discussion
Turn your motor w a drill. Hand spinning too slow
20. Re: Grande engine dies when brake is applied
Forum: Repair
Let me take a stab at explaining external ignition ground, open for correction. If your brakes are acting like an on/off switch everytime you hit em then your spark is being grounded out.There are two or more coils under your flywheel that produce power.They are independant meaning headlight and tail light coil is separate from ignition and brake light coil.There are two ends of a coil, the hot s
21. Re: Before I get my hands dirty
Forum: Repair
Having the right long nose circlip pliers is essential for popping the variator, the correct pullers are nice too.
22. Re: 1979 motobecane 50v
Forum: Repair
Both of above, clean tank n running motor before piecing it back together unless you can give the motor an overhaul.
23. Re: Stuck Cylinder
Forum: Repair
A little late but, id inspect the tranny side first since the tomos gearbox does make a ton of noises and typically whines and whirrs.
24. Re: Vespa ciao starting but not staying on
Forum: General Discussion
Remove and clean dellorto carb, fresh premix n plug.
25. Re: Cylinder air leak
Forum: General Discussion
Should've brougt the spacer to the machinist. Or buy Flat file for $5 and be done in 5mins.Stick to one post please.
26. Re: Motobecane 1978 50V Huret Speedo Rebuild
Forum: Repair
Hmm, document your rebuild for others. Cant help w parts
27. Re: Vespa Ciao Px 1986 Drowning
Forum: Repair
Vespas r external ignition ground. Try grounding your blue wire out of the stator. If it runs and you want your brake lights to actually work then read up on your electrical system.
28. Re: 71 Vespa Ciao clutch not disengaging
Forum: Repair
The clutches are automatic, they swing out when you throttle up. The lever is a decomp valve on your head aids in spinning up motor but not really necessary as vespas are pretty low compression.
29. Re: A55 Transmission Issue.
Forum: Repair
Take a look at the tranny diagram. Make sure the peanut spring sits in the slot, and take a minute that your not missing anything, again check against the diagram.
30. Re: How does buying things work on here?
Forum: General Discussion
Id say theres regular sellers -good. And flakey sellers -annoying. Having lotsa patience is a given.