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by Throwley
Thu Aug 28, 2025 10:34 am
Forum: Type 1, 2 and 3
Topic: New build teething issues
Replies: 29
Views: 22044

Re: New build teething issues

caveat: I've never had a big-block later than 1989, so your oil vent/return system may differ from my understanding, but... This used to be a relatively common issue on round barrel era Guzzis, so my carry forward to yours. It happens when crankcase pressure increases, possibly due to bad ring blow-...
by Throwley
Fri Aug 22, 2025 9:49 am
Forum: Type 4
Topic: Engine hesitation
Replies: 6
Views: 12067

Re: Engine hesitation

2016 Stelvio had roller tappets, so it's not that.
is that with the engine hot or cold?
What air intake system are you using?
It can be a symptom of poor injector spray pattern caused by gummed-up injectors, maybe give 'em a clean and try again.
by Throwley
Fri Jul 25, 2025 9:51 am
Forum: Type 4
Topic: Broken stud - drill out and retap or stud extractor?
Replies: 5
Views: 1235

Re: Broken stud - drill out and retap or stud extractor?

I have a fair bit of experience with 'Easyout' stud extractors. None of it has been good. I've not used them since having to shell out for spark erosion to remove the inevitably-broken one from an irreplaceable bit of Laverda. The only ones I've used which have been any good have been parallel-sided...
by Throwley
Tue Jul 22, 2025 10:44 am
Forum: Meetings and Events
Topic: Founders Day 2025
Replies: 11
Views: 57859

Re: Founders Day 2025

I could have really done with that gazebo on the way home. The storm hit while we were crossing Pitsford causeway, not much shelter on there, I reckon we'd have been drier driving through the reservoir.
by Throwley
Mon Jul 07, 2025 9:34 am
Forum: Type 1, 2 and 3
Topic: Do you fit new flywheel bolts?
Replies: 5
Views: 1149

Re: Do you fit new flywheel bolts?

I always use new bolts to the correct grade (10.9??), fitted unlubricated. There's a degree of stretch built into the design, the old ones will be pre-stretched, altering their ability to re-stretch and changing their fatigue resistance. I learned about this after re-using some flywheel bolts on a C...
by Throwley
Mon Jun 16, 2025 11:04 am
Forum: Meetings and Events
Topic: Founders Day 2025
Replies: 11
Views: 57859

Re: Founders Day 2025

Thank you for the wristband, received just now.

I'd better start cleaning the T1...
by Throwley
Fri Apr 11, 2025 7:57 am
Forum: Type 4
Topic: Guzzi 1200 2V Sport - oil catcher mounting points
Replies: 2
Views: 5123

Re: Guzzi 1200 2V Sport - oil catcher mounting points

That's really useful information - thanks for being the one brave enough to try it!
by Throwley
Mon Mar 31, 2025 10:50 am
Forum: Type 4
Topic: Cable tie clip self adhesive bases
Replies: 4
Views: 4447

Re: Cable tie clip self adhesive bases

gogboy wrote:
Sun Mar 30, 2025 7:25 am
I'm after a "sticks like shit to an army blanket" type base that will never come off! Thanks.
Having been once issued with an army blanket with shit stuck to it (which was only apparent when I tried to unfold it) I can assure you that won't ever find anything which sticks as well as that.
by Throwley
Fri Mar 21, 2025 8:01 am
Forum: Type 1, 2 and 3
Topic: Grease type
Replies: 4
Views: 8767

Re: Grease type

I use this stuff... https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/shopping?q=tbn:ANd9GcSreGX2d9OQtBKzEKU4HVGcYnt9CLJHHNI3qhpOXJs-BXwmOvIclVgBvHrhfUmaB8UJ8XUN_NHZG1h9KAAn5WB40lapYZrJJw I understand lithium grease to be an acceptable alternative, but I bought such a large tub of this I've never tried it. Inciden...
by Throwley
Thu Jan 30, 2025 9:38 am
Forum: Meetings and Events
Topic: Founders Day 2025
Replies: 11
Views: 57859

Re: Founders Day 2025

I'll be going too, as always, can I have dibs on a wristband please Andy.

My T1 will be an official Historic Vehicle by then :-)