Topica Loopframe_Guzzi Archive


Subject: RE: What a Racket !

Author: thomas short

Date: Dec 19, 2000, 4:38 PM

Post ID: 1704539481



Karl Kologiski wrote:
 I have a 71 Ambo that is giving me fits. When I am running down the
highway at around 60-70 mph a loud racket (sounds like detonation) comes

from the right valve cover. If I accelerate it goes away but as soon as
I
level off my speed the noise returns

Ambos are notorious for the bearing in the tranny that hold the fourth
gear inplace to wear out. It is brass, and wears quickly. Just a
thought, as you said the noise is from the motor.

Tom Short
AZ rep
3.5 Eldos & a G-5

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