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by Robmason
Sat May 31, 2025 9:06 pm
Forum: Type 4
Topic: Nova Reverse Gearbox
Replies: 2
Views: 493

Re: Nova Reverse Gearbox

Thanks. I just happened to have a 20mm aluminium crush washer lying about!
by Robmason
Sat May 31, 2025 7:10 am
Forum: Type 4
Topic: Nova Reverse Gearbox
Replies: 2
Views: 493

Nova Reverse Gearbox

Should there be a crush washer on the drain plug of the Nova Reverse Gearbox?
by Robmason
Mon Sep 30, 2024 3:00 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Another New member in Worcestershire
Replies: 7
Views: 8359

Re: Another New member in Worcestershire

I'm in South Shropshire and have a built T4
by Robmason
Wed Jun 26, 2024 3:55 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Clutch - RAM single plate upgrade
Replies: 6
Views: 9740

Re: Clutch - RAM single plate upgrade

My T4 8 valve Stelvio had a single plate car clutch fitted when it was reconditioned during the build 2 years ago. Alan Layzell will probably have more details than I can give.
by Robmason
Tue Jan 03, 2023 4:06 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: DVLA forms HELP!
Replies: 5
Views: 6628

Re: DVLA forms HELP!

Good afternoon, I registered a T4 last year, built by Alan/Mark/Triking. Attached (hopefully) is the letter I sent the DVLA which contains a list of the various documents you need to send them. I've also added some help notes in red. As I've noted in the letter, they only allow one "used" item, norm...
by Robmason
Wed Nov 02, 2022 5:56 pm
Forum: Type 4
Topic: Stelvio 8v stalling when idling
Replies: 6
Views: 29277

Re: Stelvio 8v stalling when idling

Thanks everyone for the comments. The issue (thanks to Mark and Alan at Triking for the diagnosis) was more straightforward than thought, and was a split in the Stelvio RH spark plug cap which is made from rubber. It was the original made in 2009. New 90 degree caps and integrated leads can't be use...
by Robmason
Sun Oct 23, 2022 12:24 pm
Forum: Type 4
Topic: Stelvio 8v stalling when idling
Replies: 6
Views: 29277

Stelvio 8v stalling when idling

The Stelvio 8v power unit in my Triking runs well as soon as it's on the move, the engine runs smoothly, no surging, dropping, nothing like that. Basically, the car pulls very well once on the go. However, as soon as the rev's drop to below about 1800 rpm (for example when stopping or when manoeuvri...
by Robmason
Mon Sep 05, 2022 4:16 pm
Forum: Type 4
Topic: Windscreen washers
Replies: 8
Views: 33864

Re: Windscreen washers

If anyone was interested, attached photo shows screen washer fitted to T4. Works reasonably well and the washer design allows lots of adjustment to the jets. Thanks Tony for the idea.
by Robmason
Thu Aug 11, 2022 10:43 am
Forum: Type 4
Topic: Gear oil specs
Replies: 3
Views: 18995

Re: Gear oil specs

Thanks both, very helpful. Just getting prepared for first service, hence the request.
I drove tractors for years (first one was a Fordson Major, indestructible) and yes, the Guzzi box is like them.