Subject: Valeo Starter Pic
Author: Tom Bowes
Date: Jul 7, 2001, 6:26 PM
Post ID: 1707405481
For those who wanted to see what the Valeo starter looks like when
installed on a loop, here is a link:
http://members.home.net/kk8m/guzzi/images/ValeoStarterAmbo.jpg
Note the spacer at the top mounting bolt, made from a piece of half-inch
rod. I used it so that I would have the option of using either the
socket head cap screw (as shown) or a hex head bolt. Also note that I
had about 35 minutes work with my Nicholson Swedish Milling Machine to
cut away the metal flange so that the spacer and bolt would be able to
pass through the mounting hole. (This also means that I had to repaint
the starter). The upper mounting hole had to be opened up to 8mm (was
previously threaded 8x1.25mm).
The fit is very tight with VERY limited clearance for the neutral switch
and the clutch cable. The starter does work very well.
Tom
'70 (July '69) Ambassador
96% Complete, 27% Left To Go
'82 V50-III
Shelby Township, Michigan