Topica Loopframe_Guzzi Archive
 

Subject: Re: starter for '69 Ambo

Author: Rich Pardo

Date: Sep 2, 2001, 10:00 AM

Post ID: 1708089666

Thanks Robert,

Soon as I get back I'll give it a try.

-Rich


 From: Robert Hawkes <haw-@frontiernet.net>
Reply-To: Loopfram-@topica.com
To: Loopfram-@topica.com
Subject: Re: starter for '69 Ambo
Date: Sat, 1 Sep 2001 21:29:37 -0400

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Gary or Rich,
Sorry, I can't tell which one of you needs a starter for a 69 AMbo. I have
a
69 ambo and just fixed the starter on it this summer. Actually I had a
starter guy fix the starter itself - but all he did was install new brush
springs.
One thing to look for in the starter is to be sure the insulation on the
rod
that holds the thing together is intact. If not you have to find some sort
of plastic that will go over the bolt to insulate it.
The solenoid is not difficult to repair. First, unsolder the little wire
that sticks out from the body of the solenoid, unscrew the nuts and pull it
apart. Inside you will see that there are copper contacts. They are
usually gunked up pretty bad. Get in there and clean the hell out of
anything that looks copper. Remember that the copper contacts are being
slammed together during a starting operation and that sometimes they are
slamming into gunk instead of into each copper contact SO IT HAS TO BE
REALLY CLEAN INSIDE!! Reassemble, resolder the wire and see what happens.
This might not be helpful to you but it sure worked for me and my starter
works well now. Good luck, Bob Hawkes
----- Original Message -----
From: Rich Pardo <richp-@hotmail.com>
To: <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Sent: Saturday, September 01, 2001 11:25 AM
Subject: RE: starter for '69 Ambo


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Gary,

Thanks for the offer.

I'm picking up the bike on this Wednesday, so I should have some more
info
 on what is wrong next weekend.

To be honest, I'd like to learn how to fix it myself. Half of the
reason
I
 bought the bike is to work on it. I've found a shop close by that
rebuilds
 them, the one I used as a kid is closed.(Things change alot in 20 years)
But I'll use them as a last resort.

Instead, maybe you can give me some hints on what to look for in
troubleshooting the solenoid. I've cracked open regulators and worked
on
 generators on air cooled VWs years ago, but I've never looked into a
solenoid.

Thanks again for the offer to look at it. If all else fails I may take
you
 up on it.

BTW, what are you riding/fixing now that you've sold your Guzzis?

-Rich





 From: Gary Cheek <kg8-@home.com>
Reply-To: Loopfram-@topica.com
To: Loopfram-@topica.com
Subject: RE: starter for '69 Ambo
Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2001 20:25:30 +0000

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Rich,
Do you know what is wrong with yours ? usually it is contacts on the
solenoid or something easy. If you want to send it to me I can probably
fix it for you. If I am unable (not likely)I will get an estimate from
a
 
 local rebuilder. He is good and usually very reasonable. If I fix it
the
 
 only cost to you will be parts and shipping.
richp-@hotmail.com wrote:
 Does anyone know the best place to get a rebuilt or new starter for
a
 
 
 '69 Ambo?

A used one might do in a pinch.

Thanks!



Gary Cheek

1971 Ambassador (I think it's sold)
1972 Eldorado Police
1974 Eldorado 4LS/Amal carb civilian

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