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- Sun Mar 09, 2014 8:22 am
- Forum: Lambretta Tech
- Topic: Kill switch problem
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1731
Re: Kill switch problem
Hi thanks for that, i connected my multi meter, using 20k ohms resistance,green to earth and a short, ie connection, where should i start looking for the short, is it ths switch or a bad earth somewhere?
- Sat Mar 08, 2014 8:51 pm
- Forum: Lambretta Tech
- Topic: Kill switch problem
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1731
Re: Kill switch problem
How can i test that?
- Sat Mar 08, 2014 7:24 pm
- Forum: Lambretta Tech
- Topic: Kill switch problem
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1731
Kill switch problem
I cannot start my rebuild series 1 with the kill switch connected to the cdi, i have check the cabling which is new and resoldered a new pice of wire onto the kill switch which still hasnt sorted the problem. I cannot see anything wrong with the kill switch, but are they prone to failure? They appea...
- Tue Feb 25, 2014 10:00 pm
- Forum: Lambretta Tech
- Topic: Starting problems when cold
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4342
Re: Starting problems when cold
Its a new carb, will strip and reclean the weekend, no not using an inline filter if thats what you mean
and only using a standard air filter but have a tv2 air scoop and air box to allow more air in.
and only using a standard air filter but have a tv2 air scoop and air box to allow more air in.
- Tue Feb 25, 2014 9:29 pm
- Forum: Lambretta Tech
- Topic: Starting problems when cold
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4342
Starting problems when cold
Hi had a search but could find an answer so apologies if this has been asked before. Rebuild series 1 with 186 mugello kit fitted, reed value, 26mm carb, ran greta for 500 miles, started first kick. But all of a sudden struggle to start it now without a squirt of easy start, any ideas to solve my pr...
- Mon Feb 03, 2014 8:57 pm
- Forum: Lambretta Tech
- Topic: Kickstart problem not turning fly wheel
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2218
Re: Kickstart problem not turning fly wheel
Hi thanks for the comments, no i havent changed any parts except seals, bearing and gaskets. I have rechecked the clutch and took the cable off, now i cannot move the kickstart at all so guess something was wrong with the ckutch but now have another problem. Solve one thing create another seems to b...
- Mon Feb 03, 2014 6:11 pm
- Forum: Lambretta Tech
- Topic: Kickstart problem not turning fly wheel
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2218
Kickstart problem not turning fly wheel
hi friends i need help! First time attempt using stickeys book, I have rebuild a series 1 Li150 engine, spanner on layshaft bolt turns everything correctly gears, flywheel and piston, all free and feels really good. When i fit the casing and use kickstart only the gears move (not the piston or flywh...
- Sun Oct 27, 2013 5:37 pm
- Forum: Lambretta Tech
- Topic: Kickstart stiffening
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1207
Re: Kickstart stiffening
Thanks wack63 i will start stripping thanks
- Sun Oct 27, 2013 8:16 am
- Forum: Lambretta Tech
- Topic: Kickstart stiffening
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1207
Kickstart stiffening
Following a complete rebuild and upgrade to a mugello 186 kit on my series 1, i have done around 700 miles and my kickstart seems to be getting stiffer, making it harder to kick over and start, any ideas why?
- Mon Oct 21, 2013 11:45 am
- Forum: Lambretta Tech
- Topic: Help....tv175 running problems
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4944
Re: Help....tv175 running problems
Hi Shaun Thanks for this I saw this note the weekend whilst reading every book I have and scratching my head. I am going to do an air leak test this weekend, just making a device to do it from an old blood pressure monitor and a couple if bungs. Just want to make sure I have no leaks before I try an...