Now that (WD40)makes a helluva lotta sense to me. Great idea. Ken's idea for the race bike is a good one, too. You don't want to wait for a slow, gentle break-in at the track. I've never raced, except a very brief and unsuccessful try at scrambles back in the late 60's, so have no build experience there. I have a buddy here in G'ville who builds motors for drag racing. It doesn't get a whole lot more abusive than that. I'll ask him and let you know what they do. Ray PS does anyone know of a Lambretta list?
Giller,Bruce C. wrote:
Over on the Alfa list, one guy uses WD40 as his piston/ring lubricant for all his engine rebuilds .. and he does a lot of them. WD40 allows one to assembly everything but doesn't have much in the way of real lubricating properties. The rings should set pretty fast.
Bruce
'72 Eldo - spent the last 4 days in Marlinton, WV riding around with a bunch of Triumph Trophy's, a Speed Triple, a Triumph RS, '78 CB750 and a Katana. Almost kept up with them...
Ken Pitts wrote:
In a message dated 9/13/03 4:23:59 PM, ray.-@sfcc.edu writes:
Have also heard and read the dry ring theory that Ian talked about but can attest to the success of many motors and miles over 38 years of oiling those rings when doing a top end. I'm with Ian...they'll get plenty scuffed up and ease of install is high on my list.
I have in the past always oiled the rings & cylinder wall slightly. This time around I went with the dry theory, because my rings on the race bike will only have a few miles on them when I show up at the track. I want all the scuffing I can get in a short period of time. I'll let everyone know how it works out. Ken Asheville, NC