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- Sun Apr 28, 2024 9:46 am
- Forum: Type 1, 2 and 3
- Topic: Starting technique?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 237
Starting technique?
Now finished most of the cosmetic improvements and done a full service with all oils, filters, plugs etc replaced. Thanks to Paul in helping with tracking and camber, all front end set up too! I still struggle to start it cold if left for more than a few days. Is there a technique to start an 1100 E...
- Wed Feb 28, 2024 11:18 am
- Forum: Type 1, 2 and 3
- Topic: Caster
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1069
Caster
The brief manual I have is clear on camber and tracking but it specifies a starting caster setting of 7 degrees but doesn't say if this is positive or negative caster.
Also my chassis is lower on the driver's side. I assume the only way to adjust this is shock tension?
Help please.....
Also my chassis is lower on the driver's side. I assume the only way to adjust this is shock tension?
Help please.....
- Wed Jan 31, 2024 9:30 am
- Forum: Type 1, 2 and 3
- Topic: Oils etc
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2635
Re: Oils etc
No, leaks stopped with PTFE tape!!!!!
I don't want to take it out till I have all the stuff to do the oil change. Alan sent a few used washers with my last order of bits but they look too big.
I don't want to take it out till I have all the stuff to do the oil change. Alan sent a few used washers with my last order of bits but they look too big.
- Tue Jan 30, 2024 4:50 pm
- Forum: Type 1, 2 and 3
- Topic: Jacking points?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1504
Jacking points?
For the next phase of work I need the car higher up so want to put it on four axle stands.
Proposing to use the front chassis members just behind the exhaust and at the back use the two beams that run under the floor pan - are they strong enough or are there better points to use.
Thanks
Andy
Proposing to use the front chassis members just behind the exhaust and at the back use the two beams that run under the floor pan - are they strong enough or are there better points to use.
Thanks
Andy
- Tue Jan 30, 2024 4:43 pm
- Forum: Type 1, 2 and 3
- Topic: Gearbox oil filler point?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1427
Gearbox oil filler point?
Looking at the Guzzi workshop manual and the Triking manual I was helpfully sent, the gearbox has a bolt to check the level, a drain bolt under the box and a filler bolt. Mine has a rubber plug for the filler I think. It looks to be in the right place but just want to be sure. Photo attached. Thanks...
- Tue Jan 30, 2024 4:34 pm
- Forum: Type 1, 2 and 3
- Topic: Oils etc
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2635
Re: Oils etc
Thanks all!
All stuff ordered ready except I want to put new crush washers on the sump plugs. Can't find anywhere what size they are. Told M10, but looks much bigger to me Any ideas on a California injected 1999?
All stuff ordered ready except I want to put new crush washers on the sump plugs. Can't find anywhere what size they are. Told M10, but looks much bigger to me Any ideas on a California injected 1999?
- Thu Jan 25, 2024 6:53 pm
- Forum: Type 1, 2 and 3
- Topic: Oils etc
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2635
Oils etc
Sorry, me again! Almost finished the long list of cosmetic repairs and improvements so on to the mechanical..... Staring with a general service. Whilst the car has only done 1000 miles since build and oils look very clean, I am assuming the 2 previous owners have not changed anything so will start f...
- Thu Jan 18, 2024 7:32 pm
- Forum: Type 1, 2 and 3
- Topic: Front wheel removal
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2236
Re: Front wheel removal
Thanks, another project on the list!!
Andy
Andy
- Wed Jan 17, 2024 4:36 pm
- Forum: Type 1, 2 and 3
- Topic: Front wheel removal
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2236
Re: Front wheel removal
Wow, looks very professional!
I'll try the wood and hammer idea first, thanks Tony.
"Under seat tool kit"? My seats just sit on the floor! I did wonder if they would be more comfortable slightly raised and if they should be fixed to be safe?
I'll try the wood and hammer idea first, thanks Tony.
"Under seat tool kit"? My seats just sit on the floor! I did wonder if they would be more comfortable slightly raised and if they should be fixed to be safe?
- Wed Jan 17, 2024 12:32 pm
- Forum: Type 1, 2 and 3
- Topic: Front wheel removal
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2236
Front wheel removal
I am about to remove the front wheels to re-grease the wheel bearings. To remove the wheel nut cover - is there a specialist tool? It is soft aluminium and in a bit of a dish, so difficult to fit an adjustable spanner to. I don't want to damage it. Looks about 55mm? Is there a box spanner available?...