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by tobydmv
21 Mar 2013 15:37
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: New owner, strada
Replies: 14
Views: 12402

Re: New owner, strada

Ok the cases are split and noticed a few things that dont look right. 1. The rod bolts are different lengths. The clutch side rod has shorter connector bolts than the mag side rod, reason for alarm....? 2. Bearings look worn, guess the crank needs to be inspected 3. Pulled the clutch side crank jour...
by tobydmv
11 Mar 2013 02:26
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: timing belts alternate source usa
Replies: 11
Views: 14532

Re: timing belts alternate source usa

Trapezoidal Tooth Neoprene Timing Belt 3/8" Pitch, Trade Sz 124L, 12.4" Outer Circle, 3/4" W These trapezoidal-tooth L (Light) belts mate with grooves in timing-belt pulleys. For use in a fully synchronized drive system. Have a 3/8" pitch. Color is black, unless otherwise indicat...
by tobydmv
08 Mar 2013 22:36
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: timing belts alternate source usa
Replies: 11
Views: 14532

Re: timing belts alternate source usa

Did you try it out? I'm going to need one of those and I buy a ton of stuff from mcmaster.
by tobydmv
06 Mar 2013 17:26
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: New owner, strada
Replies: 14
Views: 12402

Re: New owner, strada

Here's a tip, read the manual! It's a very simple engine to work on, but there are some unusual features and little 'gotchas' you need to know about. You should take the opportunity to upgrade the timing side bearing to a roller on an early engine like yours. I have downloaded and printed the manua...
by tobydmv
04 Mar 2013 19:16
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: New owner, strada
Replies: 14
Views: 12402

Re: New owner, strada

Guys, I am going to split the cases. Is it ok to split them from the magneto side? That should leave the transmission and the crank still in the kick start side. Any tips on splitting them? I usually tap with a rubber mallet and lots of heat.
by tobydmv
01 Mar 2013 00:42
Forum: Tre e mezzo
Topic: New owner, strada
Replies: 14
Views: 12402

New owner, strada

Greetings, new owner here looking for some help and parts hopefully. The motor was completely seized but is now free. I plan on getting the motor out of the frame and splitting the cases for a good cleaning and bearing replacement. I'm putting together a shopping list of parts that i'll need. The st...