Putting old shape 50 Gilera engine in new shape???

Discussion in 'The Workshop' started by 94Typh, Jul 27, 2011.

  1. 94Typh

    94Typh Member

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    I just brought a new shape Gilera Runner SP 50cc, it had the lc disc brake engine in it and the crank bearing have gone, so now I have to install a new engine. I was wondering if a old shape engine would work with electrics in the new shape bike? Just trying to widen my search for a engine, also if any one has one for sale pm me
     
    94Typh, Jul 27, 2011
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  2. Jonnymarrw00t

    Jonnymarrw00t Moderator Staff Member

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    If the crank bairings have gone why don't you just replace them with new ones ? Cheaper than a new engine....
     
    Jonnymarrw00t, Jul 28, 2011
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  3. samaroo44

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    yeah dont replace the engine :L completely unnecessary, just replace the bearings and seals
     
    samaroo44, Jul 28, 2011
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  4. lshigham

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    To answer your question. Yes, you can put an old shape engine in a new shape bike, but you will need to block the small hole behind the stator to keep the water out.
     
    lshigham, Jul 28, 2011
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  5. 94Typh

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    To be honest its to much hassle spiting the engine seeing as its only a 50 and you can usually pick these up cheap anyway.
     
    94Typh, Jul 28, 2011
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  6. 94Typh

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    But then again it is an option if i cant find one, Cheers!!
     
    94Typh, Jul 28, 2011
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  7. Jonnymarrw00t

    Jonnymarrw00t Moderator Staff Member

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    How do you know that the engine you buy wont be worse nick ? lol
     
    Jonnymarrw00t, Jul 28, 2011
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