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- 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-...
- 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.
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.
- 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...
- 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.
- 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...
- 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...
I'd better start cleaning the T1...
- 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!
- 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
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.
- 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...
- 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
My T1 will be an official Historic Vehicle by then
