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It will run better with an original stator/cdi as it has a different advance curve on the L/C, A/C is fixed.
It's a bit of a strange exhaust port shape, it should be round and top of port is pretty flat ! It's scored/worn well, I can't see it lasting much...
When I ran 172, 183cc back in the day I allways ran with a 180 variator, 12.5g rollers, std clutch or occasionally blue springs.
If I were you I'd have a good look at it, take exhaust off to see better, make sure the hub nut/wheel bolts are tight. There is a bearing in the...
What carb is it ? Dellorto or Mikuni ?
The pipe off the head goe's to the "Y" union on the bottom of carb then back to the plastic stat housing.
One of the thermostat by-pass hoses ?
Exhaust port shape don't look bad to me, the 65mm bore is well worn, Pm's don't fit very well on A/C cooled engines as they are to close to the...
You could do but it defeats sorting out the problem, a 183cc will create even more heat so if there is a problem it need's sorting. Does the...
It might be necessary to get a temp gauge on the engine, most engines like and do run around 72-75 c, might be worth checking ! If your've gone...
I can't help you any more, members try to help you and you just abuse them !.
Me too !
What's it doing or not doing? The kickstart is emergency start only, alway's use electric start.
Is the radiator blocked inside ?
What cc ?
Hi, I;ll have a look for it, I 'm alway's looking for another project ! cheers.
I'm about to rebuild a 150cc engine for my typhoon, and yes I love stripping the engine down, cleaning every thread, checking it over then do it...
There's alway's a knack to starting these scooters, while it's cranking over just open the throttle slowly a little, see how it goes. Is it...
I'd be very carefull, having worked on Lambretta's, you need to start with a complete machine, as said some parts are easy to get others...
You need to get the electric start working, kick start is emergency start only, check top end, reeds, air leaks, clean carb etc. might need a set...
