2nd June 2009, 09:03
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2nd June 2009, 23:27
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5th June 2009, 17:32
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| Distinguished - BHPian   | Well guys, About time sicne I updated the progress on my '60 s2. Sorry for the 'radio silence' but was real busy last month with exams....then PC at home conked out following a replacement CPU! So back in form again! Last work done on it was getting the entire engine casing wire-brushed and parts like kickshaft pedal, gearchanger plate etc. galvanised. The casing cover has been buffed, also the head has been wire-brushed and cleaned. They all look so much better now! BEFORE:    AFTER:       Plus, on the advice of the buffing guy, I had the kickpedal sprayed in what they call as "clear" so the sheen doesn't go off due to dirt stains etc. in future. I hope it's worth it!   'also got more nice parts from Saurabh (details later), so now everything that was required is now available and the restoration needs to be completed. The mechanic however, has had to go out of town this week (should be back today or tomorrow) so things are again at a standstill for now! Last edited by Stanher : 5th June 2009 at 17:36. |
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8th June 2009, 00:58
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8th June 2009, 08:50
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10th June 2009, 17:52
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11th June 2009, 20:18
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19th June 2009, 22:48
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| Distinguished - BHPian | Once more back in action on the restoration front on my '60 s2! With the mech. being out of town for a week, things got put off again! But now going full speed ahead! Following the buffing and wirebrush-cleaning of the crankcase, engine reassembly has begun. Gear wheels all in, with new "clutch dog", new bearings and seals being fitted too. I need a clutch-puller for fixing in the clutch plates though. Not available with this mech. Another old-timer mechanic I know of said he has one lying around somewhere in his shop, and can try and find it by Monday.    Chain in, with new chain guides (both STEELBIRD) and then the big-end/crankshaft, which had to realigned again until found absolutely in order.   The kickpedal piston was found to be jammed. So the shaft was taken out, then the piston taken out and sanded/oiled, then fitted back in. 'works fine now.    A few of the holes for the casing cover studs have lost their threads, one of them even being sealed with M-seal earlier!   'need to now fit the magnet and coil stator plate- the latter he insists on refitting the old one that was on the engine. 'will take it tomorrow. These are going to be re-threaded so all the studs will be present. Also the old foundation bushes are to be taken out and replaced with the new ones, which I understand, have to be heated to fit inside the hoops. More as the work progresses. Last edited by Stanher : 19th June 2009 at 22:51. |
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20th June 2009, 10:43
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Years back when I had to replace the clutch plates for my Dad'd scooter I had to fabricate one by myself. The mechanics around my town are not good at Lambretta and neither do they have proper tools for it. Fabricating a puller is just a very easy job. Take the chain case to any arc welder (or grill works). With the chain case you know where to locate the holes for fixing the clutch puller and also the centre line for the clutch plate actuation. Hope the attached pics adds more clarity to the above explanation. You might have to take with you a 3 inch long 10 ir 12 mm bolt nut with you, so that you can weld the nut to the centre of the puller. Try this out if you dont find one. -Ilango | |
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21st June 2009, 20:27
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22nd June 2009, 23:14
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22nd June 2009, 23:30
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| Distinguished - BHPian | Nice to find another '60 Lambretta being restored!  Good going, srisha! However, if you're setting store strictly by originality, the hubs were painted white only. The only "coloured" parts on the '60 s2 were the horncast and side-panels. |
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24th June 2009, 23:32
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| Distinguished - BHPian | More updates on my s2- gearbox finally assembled and working.  Also please note I made a little mistake in my last post referring to the 2 sealed holes in the casing as those meant for the casing studs- turns out those are actually meant for the silencer bracket mounting, and have larger size bolts fitted. Hence are larger than the engine stud holes.   New engine mounts are also fitted in place. Clutch puller also (thankfully) found by the mech. eventually! I do plan to get one made for myself though. More updates to follow- having trouble with the net so not able to upload too many pics. in one post. Last edited by Stanher : 24th June 2009 at 23:44. |
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28th June 2009, 22:30
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| Distinguished - BHPian | Update: Engine reassembled and fully working. Bore/piston etc. all fitted and so has the stator plate and magneto after being recharged last week. Only needs a new plug and oil, besides being connected with the cables, silencer etc. and it's ready to fire! 'also bought 2 brand new tyres (MRF Nylogrip, "old" type, without the vertical groove running along the centre, which I was advised against) with 2 new CEAT tubes to go on. One of the old tyres that was still good will be used as the stepney.       |
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28th June 2009, 23:09
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| Senior - BHPian  | Bhai Wah, Shyam.. I can just imagine the old girl firing up  . What's the status on the body panels et al ? |
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