Subject: Re: Digest for Loopfram-@topica.com, issue 2097
Author: Diane Brannick
Date: Jul 28, 2005, 8:32 PM
Post ID: 1719222665
Dave, I paid $1ooo for my 72 eldo but I've had to rewire it and still
haven't any idea if it even runs. The carbies also need doing. But I
don't care. It's the bike I want. You have already made up your mind
at any price, haven't you? Go ahead, say it," I love giving people
money." I once bought a pair of boots for $1800. Michael Ittner
On Jul 26, 2005, at 6:44 PM, Loopfram-@topica.com wrote:
| -- Topica Digest -- HEAD STOCK BEARING MAINTENANCE By coll-@rjrt.com RE: Front Wheel Out.. By gr-@thisoldtractor.com RE: Rear Engine Support Bolt Ambo By gr-@thisoldtractor.com RE: HEAD STOCK BEARING MAINTENANCE By paul-@comcast.net RE: Rear Engine Support Bolt Ambo By paul-@comcast.net RE: Timing Chest Oil Leak By gr-@thisoldtractor.com Wixom lenses By gr-@thisoldtractor.com Re: Wixom lenses By eldo-@netzero.net RE: HEAD STOCK BEARING MAINTENANCE By gr-@thisoldtractor.com RE: Wixom lenses By gr-@thisoldtractor.com Re: Wixom lenses By eldo-@netzero.net V7 decals & the "Bumble Bee" By spaj-@raex.com Re: 1974 Eldo In My Sights By halc-@comcast.net Re: V7 decals By spaj-@raex.com RE: Rear Engine Support Bolt Ambo By JChic-@mestek.com RE: 1974 Eldo In My Sights By JChic-@mestek.com RE: 1974 Eldo In My Sights By danet-@hotmail.com Re: 1974 Eldo In My Sights By ju-@astrocomma.com Re: 1974 Eldo In My Sights By w9-@hotmail.com RE: 1974 Eldo In My Sights By JChic-@mestek.com RE: 1974 Eldo In My Sights By johnulri-@yahoo.com Re: 1974 Eldo In My Sights By halc-@comcast.net Heads By gr-@thisoldtractor.com Re: Heads By jmee-@gmail.com RE: Wixom lenses By c.d.mul-@att.net Re: Heads By kkolo-@earthlink.net Guzzis in the Blue Rodge Rally By c.d.mul-@att.net RE: Heads By gr-@thisoldtractor.com RE: Heads By paul-@comcast.net Re: 1974 Eldo In My Sights By GUZZI-@aol.com ------------------------------------------------------------ Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2005 10:58:59 +0000 From: BOB COLLETT <coll-@rjrt.com> Subject: HEAD STOCK BEARING MAINTENANCE Had to replace the front tire so I decided to grease the head stock bearings. I have stripped down the front end and ready to remove the front forks as a complete assembly, is this possible? My plan is to remove the two spanner type nuts on the top of the stem and drop everything down and then out, is this possible? Do I have to remove the large nut on the bottom of the stem to get to the bearings? Does everything just slide out the bottom? I have the factory manual but no really good info on what happens next. No leaks on the shocks so I'm going to just replace the oil. I'm considering a single weight motor oil, 40wt(detergent or non-detergent) or should I stick with fork oil only? BOB ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2005 11:52:28 +0000 From: Greg Bender <gr-@thisoldtractor.com> Subject: RE: Front Wheel Out.. Hi Neil, I'm not sure how much material a new shoe has...I'm sure MG Cycle could tell you - I think Mark Etheridge also provides a re-shoeing service??? NEIL DILLY wrote:
Regards, Greg Bender 1971 Ambassador 2000 Quota http://www.thisoldtractor.com/gtbender Florida MGNOC website http://www.thisoldtractor.com/fl_mgnoc Minnesota MGNOC website http://www.thisoldtractor.com/mn_mgnoc ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2005 11:54:35 +0000 From: Greg Bender <gr-@thisoldtractor.com> Subject: RE: Rear Engine Support Bolt Ambo Hi Keith, I've never had trouble. I would just keep working at it. Be sure, though, that the engine isn't binding (if you already have the front bolt out). Lube, rotate, punch, repeat. Keith K wrote:
Regards, Greg Bender 1971 Ambassador 2000 Quota http://www.thisoldtractor.com/gtbender Florida MGNOC website http://www.thisoldtractor.com/fl_mgnoc Minnesota MGNOC website http://www.thisoldtractor.com/mn_mgnoc ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2005 07:58:16 -0400 From: "Paul P. Linn" <paul-@comcast.net> Subject: RE: HEAD STOCK BEARING MAINTENANCE Bob, Just remove the two top nuts like you said and the whole thing will slide out the bottom. No need to mess with the big nut on the bottom at all. Paul -----Original Message----- From: BOB COLLETT [mailto:coll-@rjrt.com] Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2005 6:59 AM To: Loopfram-@topica.com Subject: HEAD STOCK BEARING MAINTENANCE Your free subscription is supported by today's sponsor: ------------------------------------------------------------------- Need a Laptop? Get a Sony Vaio Laptop Free! http://click.topica.com/caadHlxb1dfltb6GIoLa/ProductTestPanel ------------------------------------------------------------------- Had to replace the front tire so I decided to grease the head stock bearings. I have stripped down the front end and ready to remove the front forks as a complete assembly, is this possible? My plan is to remove the two spanner type nuts on the top of the stem and drop everything down and then out, is this possible? Do I have to remove the large nut on the bottom of the stem to get to the bearings? Does everything just slide out the bottom? I have the factory manual but no really good info on what happens next. No leaks on the shocks so I'm going to just replace the oil. I'm considering a single weight motor oil, 40wt(detergent or non-detergent) or should I stick with fork oil only? BOB Your free subscription is supported by today's sponsor: ------------------------------------------------------------------- Get $1,000 to spend on groceries. any way you please. Click here! http://click.topica.com/caadHlsb1dfltb6GIoLf/GrocerySpree ------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2005 08:01:00 -0400 From: "Paul P. Linn" <paul-@comcast.net> Subject: RE: Rear Engine Support Bolt Ambo Keith, Greg is right, just go slow and use lots of lube. Try tapping it from one side and then move to the other side to tap it back the other way. Make sure the jack under the motor is just barely touching the pan. The slightest amount of pressure can bind things up. Paul -----Original Message----- From: Greg Bender [mailto:gr-@thisoldtractor.com] Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2005 7:55 AM To: Loopfram-@topica.com Subject: RE: Rear Engine Support Bolt Ambo Your free subscription is supported by today's sponsor: ------------------------------------------------------------------- Hershey'sR or GhirardelliR Chocolate? Take our Nationwide Chocolate Survey today! Receive a FREE* $100 restaurant gift card of your choice or $100 worth Hershey'sR or GhirardelliR Chocolate for participating! http://click.topica.com/caadKa5b1dfltb6GIoLa/ChocolateSurvey ------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi Keith, I've never had trouble. I would just keep working at it. Be sure, though, that the engine isn't binding (if you already have the front bolt out). Lube, rotate, punch, repeat. Keith K wrote:
Regards, Greg Bender 1971 Ambassador 2000 Quota http://www.thisoldtractor.com/gtbender Florida MGNOC website http://www.thisoldtractor.com/fl_mgnoc Minnesota MGNOC website http://www.thisoldtractor.com/mn_mgnoc Your free subscription is supported by today's sponsor: ------------------------------------------------------------------- Is your computer freezing up or slowing down? Repair corrupt files and harmful errors - protect your PC Take a 2-minute PC health check-up at no charge! http://click.topica.com/caadMRTb1dfltb6GIoLf/PCPowerScan ------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2005 12:05:39 +0000 From: Greg Bender <gr-@thisoldtractor.com> Subject: RE: Timing Chest Oil Leak Hi Patrick and Mark and Charlie and Bill and Greg, Thanks for all your replies! The Ambo has timing gears, so a replacement chain tensioner is not needed. I was in the timing chest last year when I replaced my timing gears (camshaft gear broke). At that time, I replaced the cover seal and the o-ring behind the crankshaft gear - and I'm not getting any leaks from the seal, so that's good. I had the cover on and off a couple of times - reusing the cover gasket. So, that may be the problem in and of itself. I did have a little trouble with getting the gasket to seal properly along the bottom four bolts. I tightened the bolts and that seemed to get it to seal - but I remember it seeming 'iffy' at the time. I think I'll try using the Permatex 300 in addition to a new gasket. Patrick Hayes wrote:
Regards, Greg Bender 1971 Ambassador 2000 Quota http://www.thisoldtractor.com/gtbender Florida MGNOC website http://www.thisoldtractor.com/fl_mgnoc Minnesota MGNOC website http://www.thisoldtractor.com/mn_mgnoc ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2005 12:07:35 +0000 From: Greg Bender <gr-@thisoldtractor.com> Subject: Wixom lenses Does anyone have a good source for replacement tail light lenses for the wixom bags? Specifically the red oval lenses, part number 556-1. NOS or aftermarket is fine. Regards, Greg Bender 1971 Ambassador 2000 Quota http://www.thisoldtractor.com/gtbender Florida MGNOC website http://www.thisoldtractor.com/fl_mgnoc Minnesota MGNOC website http://www.thisoldtractor.com/mn_mgnoc ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2005 07:23:45 -0500 From: "Mike" <eldo-@netzero.net> Subject: Re: Wixom lenses 'bout any truck stop or even Auto Zone has them... ----- Original Message ----- From: "Greg Bender" <gr-@thisoldtractor.com> To: <Loopfram-@topica.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2005 7:07 AM Subject: Wixom lenses Your free subscription is supported by today's sponsor: ------------------------------------------------------------------- Get up to $1500.00 Fast and Easy! No Credit Checks! No Paper Hassles! Nothing To Fax! Apply Online and We'll Contact You Within the Hour! http://click.topica.com/caadHk7b1dfltb6M3Zea/911PaydayAdvance ------------------------------------------------------------------- Does anyone have a good source for replacement tail light lenses for the wixom bags? Specifically the red oval lenses, part number 556-1. NOS or aftermarket is fine. Regards, Greg Bender 1971 Ambassador 2000 Quota http://www.thisoldtractor.com/gtbender Florida MGNOC website http://www.thisoldtractor.com/fl_mgnoc Minnesota MGNOC website http://www.thisoldtractor.com/mn_mgnoc Your free subscription is supported by today's sponsor: ------------------------------------------------------------------- Need a Laptop? Get a Sony Vaio Laptop Free! http://click.topica.com/caadHlxb1dfltb6M3Zef/ProductTestPanel ------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2005 12:32:19 +0000 From: Greg Bender <gr-@thisoldtractor.com> Subject: RE: HEAD STOCK BEARING MAINTENANCE Hi Bob, If you haven't changed the seals in a few years, I'd consider swapping them out at the same time. It doesn't take much longer and may prevent a leak right around the corner. The only special tool you'll need is the fork collar removal tool, which MG Cycle sells. Other than that, it's pretty straight forward. BOB COLLETT wrote:
Regards, Greg Bender 1971 Ambassador 2000 Quota http://www.thisoldtractor.com/gtbender Florida MGNOC website http://www.thisoldtractor.com/fl_mgnoc Minnesota MGNOC website http://www.thisoldtractor.com/mn_mgnoc ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2005 12:33:07 +0000 From: Greg Bender <gr-@thisoldtractor.com> Subject: RE: Wixom lenses Hi Mike, Thanks for the reply. So they are just the basic semi-trailer marker light lense? Mike wrote:
Regards, Greg Bender 1971 Ambassador 2000 Quota http://www.thisoldtractor.com/gtbender Florida MGNOC website http://www.thisoldtractor.com/fl_mgnoc Minnesota MGNOC website http://www.thisoldtractor.com/mn_mgnoc ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2005 07:58:34 -0500 From: "Mike" <eldo-@netzero.net> Subject: Re: Wixom lenses Yep. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Greg Bender" <gr-@thisoldtractor.com> To: <Loopfram-@topica.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2005 7:33 AM Subject: RE: Wixom lenses Your free subscription is supported by today's sponsor: ------------------------------------------------------------------- Is your computer freezing up or slowing down? Repair corrupt files and harmful errors - protect your PC Take a 2-minute PC health check-up at no charge! http://click.topica.com/caadMRTb1dfltb6M3Zea/PCPowerScan ------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi Mike, Thanks for the reply. So they are just the basic semi-trailer marker light lense? Mike wrote:
Regards, Greg Bender 1971 Ambassador 2000 Quota http://www.thisoldtractor.com/gtbender Florida MGNOC website http://www.thisoldtractor.com/fl_mgnoc Minnesota MGNOC website http://www.thisoldtractor.com/mn_mgnoc Your free subscription is supported by today's sponsor: ------------------------------------------------------------------- Oreo's Take our Nationwide Oreo Survey. Receive a Free* Restaurant Gift card of your choice or a one year supply of Oreo's. Hurry, limited time only! http://click.topica.com/caadJ9db1dfltb6M3Zef/CookieSurvey ------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2005 09:45:59 -0400 From: Prusnek <spaj-@raex.com> Subject: V7 decals & the "Bumble Bee" John,
was originally an olive drab military bike-the 741b. Displacement was 30.50 cu. (500cc.). The US Army decided to go with the HD 45", and many of these were exported overseas; mine came from NZ where they shipped 5000 of them just before the end of the war. Lots of war surplus there, they were considered junk until recently. It's a real dog on the road, but starts on the first kick and will run at 40mph all day long.
his sick, twisted cravings. And don't give in to his pleas to stomp him with high heels either, no matter how hard he begs. His other sick cravings are satisfied by his Eldo, kinda like the rest of us. John Prusnek http://myweb.core.com/photos/spajohn@raex.com/MotoGuzziDecals
------------------------------ Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2005 13:56:54 +0000 From: halc-@comcast.net Subject: Re: 1974 Eldo In My Sights --NextPart_Webmail_9m3u9jl4l_6411_1122386214_0 Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit DAve There aren't many out there. If everything else looks great it may be worth haggling. BUT if everything is marginal or worn out walk away. You can buy them complete for 4-5K if you are patient. When was the last time it ran? How did the piston get stuck? Is the paint pristine? Has it been sitting outside? Here is a rough breakdown of replacement costs: Pistons, rings jugs, gasket, head work $900-1000 tires 200+ cables? 25 each driveshaft knuckle? 100 rebuilt 200 new battery? front end work? 100-200 rear shocks? 100+ mufflers? 100-400 headers? 150 T -------------- Original message --------------
Content-Type: text/html Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit <html><body> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>DAve</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>There aren't many out there. If everything else looks great it may be worth haggling. BUT if everything is marginal or worn out walk away. You can buy them complete for 4-5K if you are patient. </DIV> <DIV>When was the last time it ran?</DIV> <DIV>How did the piston get stuck?</DIV> <DIV>Is the paint pristine?</DIV> <DIV>Has it been sitting outside?</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Here is a rough breakdown of replacement costs:</DIV> <DIV>Pistons, rings jugs, gasket, head work $900-1000</DIV> <DIV>tires 200+</DIV> <DIV>cables? 25 each</DIV> <DIV>driveshaft knuckle? 100 rebuilt 200 new</DIV> <DIV>battery?</DIV> <DIV>front end work? 100-200 </DIV> <DIV>rear shocks? 100+</DIV> <DIV>mufflers? 100-400</DIV> <DIV>headers? 150</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>T</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> --NextPart_Webmail_9m3u9jl4l_6411_1122386214_0-- ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2005 09:59:47 -0400 From: Prusnek <spaj-@raex.com> Subject: Re: V7 decals John: Thanks for the heads up, I couldn't find dbcycles on the web, but he does indeed run an ebay store and sells the V7 decals for $18/set. I suggest that anyone wanting these to go here. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ViewItem&category=35616&item=2487789190 John Prusnek http://myweb.core.com/photos/spajohn@raex.com/MotoGuzziDecals
------------------------------ Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2005 09:50:03 -0400 From: "John Chicoine" <JChic-@mestek.com> Subject: RE: Rear Engine Support Bolt Ambo Keith: Use some 100 grit emery on the exposed section of the bolt where it passes through the trany if it has junk on it as this crud can make it bind. The aluminum spacers may also be oxidized and giving you fits. As others have said, patience, persistence and lubrication - I always ask the Lord to help too. JPC -----Original Message----- From: Keith K [mailto:kkurb-@aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2005 6:02 AM To: Loopfram-@topica.com Subject: Rear Engine Support Bolt Ambo Your free subscription is supported by today's sponsor: ------------------------------------------------------------------- Get $1000.00 Overnight! Fast and Easy! No Credit Checks! Many Lenders are 100% Paperless! Let The Wizard Find the right Lender for you! http://click.topica.com/caadHk8b1dfltbN7eKTa/911PaydayAdvance ------------------------------------------------------------------- Anyone ever have a rough time removing the rear engine bolt that slides through the tranny case, bushings, and onto the frame? This thing is in there! It spins, and I have the engine supported with no pressure. I have been popping at it with a punch and have gotten it out about 2 inches, but man, that took over an hour to get it that far. I was curious about taking some heat to it in case the gunk or mineral deposits have built up that bad, but I am not sure. Any tips will be appreciated. New to Guzzis Your free subscription is supported by today's sponsor: ------------------------------------------------------------------- Get up to $1500.00 Fast and Easy! No Credit Checks! No Paper Hassles! Nothing To Fax! Apply Online and We'll Contact You Within the Hour! http://click.topica.com/caadHk7b1dfltbN7eKTf/911PaydayAdvance ------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2005 09:52:23 -0400 From: "John Chicoine" <JChic-@mestek.com> Subject: RE: 1974 Eldo In My Sights Dave: 3 grand is a bit much for a bike with a stuck engine usless the rest of the bike is pristine. I've seen some nice loops sell on ebay for that. My opinion. John C. -----Original Message----- From: David Swanson [mailto:w9-@hotmail.com] Sent: Monday, July 25, 2005 6:35 PM To: Loopfram-@topica.com Subject: 1974 Eldo In My Sights Your free subscription is supported by today's sponsor: ------------------------------------------------------------------- Get $1000.00 Overnight! Fast and Easy! No Credit Checks! Many Lenders are 100% Paperless! Let The Wizard Find the right Lender for you! http://click.topica.com/caadHk8b1dfltbN7eKTa/911PaydayAdvance ------------------------------------------------------------------- I just joined the Loopframe list. I currently have a 1973 V7 Sport, but am circling an Eldo at this time and anticipate needing a bit of advice as I move forward. It has 25k miles, front disc, but needs some work to put in on the road. Heads are off with a stuck piston. I would put a set of Gilardonis on it if I bought it. It would be a fairly straightforward resto, because it is very complete. I am arguing price. He wants 3k which seems a bit high to me. I hope we come to an agreement, because I think the Eldo is an great bike and would love to take on the project. Dave _________________________________________________________________ FREE pop-up blocking with the new MSN Toolbar - get it now! http://toolbar.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200415ave/direct/01/ Your free subscription is supported by today's sponsor: ------------------------------------------------------------------- Hershey's(r) or Ghirardelli(r) Chocolate? Take our Nationwide Chocolate Survey today! Receive a FREE* $100 restaurant gift card of your choice or $100 worth Hershey's(r) or Ghirardelli(r) Chocolate for participating! http://click.topica.com/caadKa5b1dfltbN7eKTf/ChocolateSurvey ------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2005 09:06:39 -0500 From: "DANE TROUT" <danet-@hotmail.com> Subject: RE: 1974 Eldo In My Sights I paid 400 for my 68 V700 in excellent condition locked up after sitting 20 years... ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2005 08:25:37 -0700 (PDT) From: Ted Ward <ju-@astrocomma.com> Subject: Re: 1974 Eldo In My Sights It may seem a bit much, on the other hand an old Moto Guzzi for sale can be pretty hard to come by in rural areas so it might be worth a little more to avoid having to truck 1000 miles to get a cheaper one. Just one more thing to consider, I got ripped off on mine for 2k but I was unable to find anything else in the area and the guy trucked it in from Alabama for me. Ted Ward Ted Ward ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2005 10:33:51 -0500 From: "David Swanson" <w9-@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: 1974 Eldo In My Sights Hi Tom, It's not pristine, but was properly stored, although for a long time. Since I would replace the jugs and pistons on an Eldo that has sat that long the stuck piston doesn't bother me. I am attracted to the bike because it is so original and complete. But it would cost quite a bit to retore it to a high level. I will try to get it down to 2k but I think he will hold out for 2.5. Thanks Dave
_________________________________________________________________ Don't just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/ ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2005 11:51:48 -0400 From: "John Chicoine" <JChic-@mestek.com> Subject: RE: 1974 Eldo In My Sights Dave: One thing to keep in mind. If it's in very nice original condition leave it alone. Repainting it will make it look prety, but it will no longer be original. A slighly patina'd original bike is worth more in my opinion than a redone show queen. Since all the loops I've ever purchased were total, neglected wrecks I've never had to make that decision, but wouldn't mess with a nice stock bike if I were ever to come across one. John C. -----Original Message----- From: David Swanson [mailto:w9-@hotmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2005 11:34 AM To: Loopfram-@topica.com Subject: Re: 1974 Eldo In My Sights Your free subscription is supported by today's sponsor: ------------------------------------------------------------------- Get a Free Sirius Satellite Package, don't pass on this! http://click.topica.com/caadHlCb1dfltbN7eKTa/ProductTestPanel ------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi Tom, It's not pristine, but was properly stored, although for a long time. Since I would replace the jugs and pistons on an Eldo that has sat that long the stuck piston doesn't bother me. I am attracted to the bike because it is so original and complete. But it would cost quite a bit to retore it to a high level. I will try to get it down to 2k but I think he will hold out for 2.5. Thanks Dave
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Cut a deal and start the fun! Loops will only go up in value (buy a car and watch the value drop thousands overnite). It's only when you sell it that you find out if you put too much into it (always the case with me in the quest for perfection). The memories are priceless! Later, JU ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2005 16:40:14 +0000 From: halc-@comcast.net Subject: Re: 1974 Eldo In My Sights --NextPart_Webmail_9m3u9jl4l_23580_1122396014_0 Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Forget about it Dave. Walk away. What's his number? :'))) -------------- Original message --------------
Content-Type: text/html Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit <html><body> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Forget about it Dave.</DIV> <DIV>Walk away. </DIV> <DIV>What's his number? :')))</DIV> --NextPart_Webmail_9m3u9jl4l_23580_1122396014_0-- ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2005 20:54:36 +0000 From: Greg Bender <gr-@thisoldtractor.com> Subject: Heads I picked up a set of T3 heads that I'm going to be putting on the Ambassador. The heads came complete with rockers, pushrods, etc. Can I just swap things out or is there more to it than that? Do I need to address anything with the push rod tubes or gaskets? Regards, Greg Bender 1971 Ambassador 2000 Quota http://www.thisoldtractor.com/gtbender Florida MGNOC website http://www.thisoldtractor.com/fl_mgnoc Minnesota MGNOC website http://www.thisoldtractor.com/mn_mgnoc ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2005 14:20:19 -0700 From: jeff meegan <jmee-@gmail.com> Subject: Re: Heads T24gNy8yNi8wNSwgR3JlZyBCZW5kZXIgPGdyZWdAdGhpc29sZHRyYWN0b3IuY29tPiB3cm9 0ZToK Cj4gSSBwaWNrZWQgdXAgYSBzZXQgb2YgVDMgaGVhZHMgdGhhdCBJJ20gZ29pbmcgdG8gYmU gcHV0 dGluZyBvbiB0aGUKPiBBbWJhc3NhZG9yLiBUaGUgaGVhZHMgY2FtZSBjb21wbGV0ZSB3aXR oIHJv Y2tlcnMsIHB1c2hyb2RzLCBldGMuIENhbiBJCj4ganVzdCBzd2FwIHRoaW5ncyBvdXQgb3I gaXMg dGhlcmUgbW9yZSB0byBpdCB0aGFuIHRoYXQ/ IERvIEkgbmVlZCB0bwo+IGFkZHJlc3MgYW55dGhp bmcgd2l0aCB0aGUgcHVzaCByb2QgdHViZXMgb3IgZ2Fza2V0cz8KPiAKPiBSZWdhcmRzLAo +IAoK SSBoYWQgdG8gIm92YWxpemUiIHRoZSBwdXNocm9kIGpvdXJuYWxzIG9uIG15IGp1Z3MgdG8 gcHJl dmVudCB0aGUgcHVzaHJvZHMgZnJvbQpzY3JhcGluZyBhZ2FpbnN0IHRoZSBzaWRlcy4gIFR oaXMg d2FzIFQzIGhlYWRzICsgYW1ibyBqdWdzLiAgRG9uJ3Qga25vdyBpZgp0aGlzIGlzIG5vcm1 hbCwg YnV0IEkgbmVlZGVkIHRvIGRvIGl0LgoKamVmZgoKCgoKCj4gR3JlZyBCZW5kZXIKPiAxOTc xIEFt YmFzc2Fkb3IKPiAyMDAwIFF1b3RhCj4gaHR0cDovL3d3dy50aGlzb2xkdHJhY3Rvci5jb20 vZ3Ri ZW5kZXIKPiAKPiBGbG9yaWRhIE1HTk9DIHdlYnNpdGUKPiBodHRwOi8vd3d3LnRoaXNvbGR 0cmFj dG9yLmNvbS9mbF9tZ25vYwo+IAo+IE1pbm5lc290YSBNR05PQyB3ZWJzaXRlCj4gaHR0cDo vL3d3 dy50aGlzb2xkdHJhY3Rvci5jb20vbW5fbWdub2MKPiAKPiBZb3VyIGZyZWUgc3Vic2NyaXB 0aW9u IGlzIHN1cHBvcnRlZCBieSB0b2RheSdzIHNwb25zb3I6Cj4gLS0tLS0tLS0tLS0tLS0tLS0 tLS0t LS0tLS0tLS0tLS0tLS0tLS0tLS0tLS0tLS0tLS0tLS0tLS0tLS0tLS0tLS0tLQo+IEdldCA kMSww MDAgdG8gc3BlbmQgb24gZ3JvY2VyaWVzhSBhbnkgd2F5IHlvdSBwbGVhc2UuIENsaWNrIGh lcmUh Cj4gaHR0cDovL2NsaWNrLnRvcGljYS5jb20vY2FhZEhsc2IxZGZsdGIyUHJnbmYvR3JvY2V yeVNw cmVlCj4gLS0tLS0tLS0tLS0tLS0tLS0tLS0tLS0tLS0tLS0tLS0tLS0tLS0tLS0tLS0tLS0 tLS0t LS0tLS0tLS0tLS0tLS0tLQo+IAo+IC0tXi0tLS0tLS0tLS0tLS0tLS0tLS0tLS0tLS0tLS0 tLS0t LS0tLS0tLS0tLS0tLS0tLS0tLS0tLS0tLS0tLS0tLS0KPiBUaGlzIGVtYWlsIHdhcyBzZW5 0IHRv OiBqbWVlZ2FuQGdtYWlsLmNvbQo+IAo+IEVBU1kgVU5TVUJTQ1JJQkUgY2xpY2sgaGVyZTo gaHR0 cDovL3RvcGljYS5jb20vdS8/ YjFkZmx0LmIyUHJnbi5hbTFsWldkaAo+IE9yIHNlbmQgYW4gZW1h aWwgdG86IExvb3BmcmFtZV9HdXp6aS11bnN1YnNjcmliZUB0b3BpY2EuY29tCj4gCj4gRm9 yIFRv cGljYSdzIGNvbXBsZXRlIHN1aXRlIG9mIGVtYWlsIG1hcmtldGluZyBzb2x1dGlvbnMgdml zaXQ6 Cj4gaHR0cDovL3d3dy50b3BpY2EuY29tLz9wPVRFWEZPT1RFUgo+IC0tXi0tLS0tLS0tLS0 tLS0t LS0tLS0tLS0tLS0tLS0tLS0tLS0tLS0tLS0tLS0tLS0tLS0tLS0tLS0tLS0tLS0tLS0KPiA KPgo> ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2005 22:02:04 +0000 From: Charlie Mullendore <c.d.mul-@att.net> Subject: RE: Wixom lenses Or you can buy a complete replacement from NAPA for a bit more. Not made as well (what is these days?) with a plastic base vs. metal of the original. Uses wedge type bulbs vs. bayonet base. A little net searching will probably find you some that use LEDs. Possibly Grote or Peterson Mfg.? Cheers, Mike wrote:
Charlie http://www.loopframeguzzi.com/ ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2005 17:32:16 -0400 From: "Skip & Jane" <kkolo-@earthlink.net> Subject: Re: Heads I think you will have to do some mods to gasket push rod holes. other than that I think they will bolt on Skip & Jane Kologiski Bird at The Wheel Vintage Motorcycle Stuff http://home.earthlink.net/~kkologiski/bird.html Central Florida Reps for the MGNOC (Moto Guzzi National Owners Club). Fla Guzzi Sitehttp://www.thisoldtractor.com/fl_mgnoc/ Coma Vintage Motorcycle Group http://www.thisoldtractor.com/coma/index.html ----- Original Message ----- From: "Greg Bender" <gr-@thisoldtractor.com> To: <Loopfram-@topica.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2005 4:54 PM Subject: Heads Your free subscription is supported by today's sponsor: ------------------------------------------------------------------- Are you a lottery player?Play smarter! Improve your odds and detect winning patterns. Access the best kept lottery secret on the Net. Easy to use! http://click.topica.com/caadMRWb1dfltbOSvhLa/LotteryVault ------------------------------------------------------------------- I picked up a set of T3 heads that I'm going to be putting on the Ambassador. The heads came complete with rockers, pushrods, etc. Can I just swap things out or is there more to it than that? Do I need to address anything with the push rod tubes or gaskets? Regards, Greg Bender 1971 Ambassador 2000 Quota http://www.thisoldtractor.com/gtbender Florida MGNOC website http://www.thisoldtractor.com/fl_mgnoc Minnesota MGNOC website http://www.thisoldtractor.com/mn_mgnoc Your free subscription is supported by today's sponsor: ------------------------------------------------------------------- Get $1,000 to spend on groceries. any way you please. Click here! http://click.topica.com/caadHlsb1dfltbOSvhLf/GrocerySpree ------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2005 22:38:52 +0000 From: Charlie Mullendore <c.d.mul-@att.net> Cc: MG-@topica.com Subject: Guzzis in the Blue Rodge Rally Due to financial considerations I may not be attending the NC "Guzzis in the Blue Ridge" rally as planned. I have cabin #9 reserved and if I don't go, will either need to cancel and lose $90 or have someone take over my reservation. Anyone want my reservation? Respond offline to: c.d.mullendore @ att.net (remove the spaces). Thanks, Charlie http://www.loopframeguzzi.com/ ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2005 22:39:39 +0000 From: Greg Bender <gr-@thisoldtractor.com> Subject: RE: Heads Perhaps just a set of T3 head gaskets? Seems to be a different part number than the Ambo/Eldo head gaskets. I probably just need to call Rick and Gordon and see what they have to say. Skip & Jane wrote:
Regards, Greg Bender 1971 Ambassador 2000 Quota http://www.thisoldtractor.com/gtbender Florida MGNOC website http://www.thisoldtractor.com/fl_mgnoc Minnesota MGNOC website http://www.thisoldtractor.com/mn_mgnoc ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2005 19:05:25 -0400 From: "Paul P. Linn" <paul-@comcast.net> Subject: RE: Heads Greg, You will need to use the T3 head and base gaskets. The pushrod holes in the jugs will also need to be reamed out so your pushrods don't come in contact with the sides. The gaskets on the T series have oval holes for the pushrods whereas the Loop type are just round. If you don't do the mods then the pushrods will wear out rubbing against the gaskets and the Ambo pushrod tubes. I believe Guzziology tells you about it also. Paul -----Original Message----- From: Greg Bender [mailto:gr-@thisoldtractor.com] Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2005 6:40 PM To: Loopfram-@topica.com Subject: RE: Heads Your free subscription is supported by today's sponsor: ------------------------------------------------------------------- Need a Laptop? Get a Sony Vaio Laptop Free! http://click.topica.com/caadHlxb1dfltb6GIoLa/ProductTestPanel ------------------------------------------------------------------- Perhaps just a set of T3 head gaskets? Seems to be a different part number than the Ambo/Eldo head gaskets. I probably just need to call Rick and Gordon and see what they have to say. Skip & Jane wrote:
Regards, Greg Bender 1971 Ambassador 2000 Quota http://www.thisoldtractor.com/gtbender Florida MGNOC website http://www.thisoldtractor.com/fl_mgnoc Minnesota MGNOC website http://www.thisoldtractor.com/mn_mgnoc Your free subscription is supported by today's sponsor: ------------------------------------------------------------------- Erase wrinkles without Botox! Nexiderm SP is clinically proven to reduce wrinkles by 68% Click here to get your 30-day free supply. http://click.topica.com/caadHllb1dfltb6GIoLf/Nexiderm ------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2005 21:41:06 EDT From: GUZZI-@aol.com Subject: Re: 1974 Eldo In My Sights --part1_ce.6d3ebefe.30184032_boundary Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1"US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit I agree with John C,Its only orig 1 time,I only restore turds,have refused to paint orig stuff,straight orig patina is the best in my opinion.Mark --part1_ce.6d3ebefe.30184032_boundary Content-Type: text/html; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit <HTML><FONT FACE=arial,helvetica><HTML><FONT SIZE=2 PTSIZE=10>I agree with John C,Its only orig 1 time,I only restore turds,have refused to paint orig stuff,straight orig patina is the best in my opinion.Mark</FONT></HTML> --part1_ce.6d3ebefe.30184032_boundary-- ------------------------------ End of Loopfram-@topica.com digest, issue 2097 |