Topica Loopframe_Guzzi Archive


Subject: Re: Noisy Lifters

Author: Charles Mullendore

Date: Mar 18, 2001, 3:33 PM

Post ID: 1705927041


Now here's a good mystery! I'll think about it and let you know if I
come up with anything. Cheers, Charlie.

guzzi john wrote:

 

============================================================
Half.com is the hottest site for CDs, DVD's, Books & Video
Games! Save up to 50-90% on millions of titles. Plus, first
time buyers get $5 off their purchase of $10 or more.
http://click.topica.com/aaabzCb1dfltb1rVuAb/half
============================================================

Hi Charles,

My 73.5 Eldo takes about 20 minutes of riding time before my valve(s)
become noisy. The mystery sound that I hear dosen't really sound the
same as what I perceive as typical valve noise. My lifters always
sound more noisy at 55 mph, especially on the left side. The mystery
sound only takes place after the bike has warmed up and only at
certain rpm's. No one can seem to figure out what it is, including
vary reputable Guzzi repair technicians. The sound dosen't hinder the
performance of the bike, it's just antagonizing. If you or anyone else
on the list can give me some input, I would love to hear from you.
1-800-874-4216.

Thanks:

John S. In Hickory, N.C.

73.5 Eldo Civ.
 From: Charles Mullendore
Reply-To: Loopfram-@topica.com
To: Loopfram-@topica.com
Subject: Re: Noisy Lifters
Date: Sun, 18 Mar 2001 08:36:33 -0800

============================================================
Tired of making dozens of little changes to your website every day?
Don't you have more important things to be doing? Use OmniUpdate to
distribute web content management to every department...
http://click.topica.com/aaabBUb1dfltb2h9Eva/OmniUpdate
============================================================

Hi Richard,
I've noticed with my early '69 Ambassador that it takes a good 1/2
hour of
 riding in cool weather before the engine warms up completely and the
valves
 quiet down. At least if you hear the valves tapping you know you've
got
 clearance (good), if you don't hear any noise they might be too tight
and burn
 (bad). :-) Too much clearance can eventually cause damage, but
shouldn't cause
 the bike to leave you stranded.
Cheers,

Charlie
3 Ambos

Richard Cunningham wrote:

 ============================================================
$100 SIGN-UP BONUS FROM E*TRADE!
Open and fund a qualifying E*TRADE brokerage account and
receive a $100 credit to your account. Apply today:
http://click.topica.com/aaabwRb1dfltb1rVuAa/eTrade
============================================================

Hi Charlie,

The bike has 22k original miles, barely broken in. The bike did
set up
 
 for 27 years started every once in awhile I finally found out.
Any way I adjust the valves at TDC, I ensure this by checking the
position
 
 of the rotor and removing the plug and very gently slipping a
small screw
 
 driving in the hole ( just until I feel a little presure.) to make
sure the
 
 piston is on top. I adjust the valves with the bike cold, I have
rechecked
 
 the adjustmeents a couple of times as well. I guess I am paranoid
as I just
 
 got it registered to where I can go on a road trip and don't want
to end up
 
 pushing.

Thanks,
Rick
----- Original Message -----
From: Charles Mullendore
To:
Sent: Saturday, March 17, 2001 11:23 PM
Subject: Re: Noisy Lifters

 ============================================================
You'll change jobs over seven times in your career. But
you'll only need one business card. Sign up for Peoplestreet
and create a self-updating electronic business card.
http://click.topica.com/aaabAQb1dfltb1t6kYa/PeopleStreet
============================================================

Hi Richard,
V700s and early Ambos aren't exactly powerhouses especially if
you've
 
 
 gotten used to riding anything more modern. The gear whine is a
characteristic of the four-speed transmission and is nothing to
worry
 
 
 about. I like the sound of the old four-speed and the barely
audible cam
 
 
 gears whirring merrily along. I also like a little valve noise -
but not
 
 
 too much. :-) I set my valves on the "base" of the cam lobe -
that is
 
 
 the point on the cam opposite maximum lift. Turn the engine
until the
 
 
 valve you are adjusting is fully open, then turn the crankshaft
one
 
 
 complete turn. The lifter will then be on the base of the cam
lobe and
 
 
 the valve ready for adjusting. Works for me, hope it helps for
you. How
 
 
 many miles on the bike? It could be worn rockers or lifters if
it's high
 
 
 mileage. Later,

Charlie
3 Ambos

Richard Cunningham wrote:

 ============================================================
Turn your desktop into a stage with eWalla animated messages!
Deliver your messages via both voice and text! Animated
eWallas
 
 
 
 will deliver right to any PC desktop. eWalla is new, fun and
free!
 
 
 
 http://click.topica.com/aaabynb1dfltb1rVuAb/eWalla
============================================================

Hi all, I finally got my 67 V700 registered yesterday, driving
to the
 
 
 
 court house was the first long trip on the bike if you can
call 10
 
 
 
 miles round trip long.Any way the bike seems to make a lot of
lifter/rocker noise. How much is too much, I rechecked the
valve lash
 
 
 
 today and it is at .1 mm in and .203 mm outwhich is what the
book
 
 
 
 calls for. The bike doesn't seem to have a whole lotta power
either,
 
 
 
 although I was in traffic I did get up to 50 mph. Boy do you
get a
 
 
 
 lotta looks riding a loop frame. I still have a ways to go to
finish
 
 
 
 it but at least I am riding it, I want to do a longer trip
tommorrow
 
 
 
 maybe if it isn't raining. One other thing I noticed is a
slight
 
 
 
 whinning sound from the tranny is that normal, seemed louder
at 45 or
 
 
 
 50. Thanks for all the advice from everyone, Rick67 V700 Fl

============================================================
Enter the email zone through My Topica - a free email
subscription system designed to maximize email efficiency
and minimize inbox overload. Sign up today.
http://click.topica.com/aaabBEb1dfltb1rVuAd/register
============================================================

____________________________________________________________
T O P I C A -- Learn More. Surf Less.
Newsletters, Tips and Discussions on Topics You Choose.
http://www.topica.com/partner/tag01

============================================================
Email. It's the efficient, easy way to get ALL the
information we need. Now if only there was an easy way to
manage it... There is! It's friendly, fun, and FREE at
http://click.topica.com/aaabBAb1dfltb1t6kYc/register
============================================================

____________________________________________________________
T O P I C A -- Learn More. Surf Less.
Newsletters, Tips and Discussions on Topics You Choose.
http://www.topica.com/partner/tag01

============================================================
Enter the email zone through My Topica - a free email
subscription system designed to maximize email efficiency
and minimize inbox overload. Sign up today.
http://click.topica.com/aaabBEb1dfltb1rVuAc/register
============================================================

____________________________________________________________
T O P I C A -- Learn More. Surf Less.
Newsletters, Tips and Discussions on Topics You Choose.
http://www.topica.com/partner/tag01

============================================================
"So many interesting emails. So little time to read them.
Thanks to myTopica, I can find what I want, when I want it."
So can you.
http://click.topica.com/aaabBCb1dfltb2h9Evc/register
============================================================

____________________________________________________________
T O P I C A -- Learn More. Surf Less.
Newsletters, Tips and Discussions on Topics You Choose.
http://www.topica.com/partner/tag01

-----------------------------------------------------------------------
Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer athttp://explorer.msn.com

============================================================
Maximize your email efficiency with My Topica. Searchable
archives, vacation options, and more. Sign up now at
http://click.topica.com/aaabBDb1dfltb1rVuAd/register
============================================================

____________________________________________________________
T O P I C A -- Learn More. Surf Less.
Newsletters, Tips and Discussions on Topics You Choose.
http://www.topica.com/partner/tag01

Entire thread: