Topica Loopframe_Guzzi Archive


Subject: RE: Fix or Sell?

Author: thomas halchuk

Date: Oct 7, 2002, 2:15 PM

Post ID: 1711161683


I agree with everyone. Have Andy fix the seal and ride
it. The worn parts will function properly for years
before giving you any real problems.

Just enjoy it.


 I vote you keep the bike too. But just some words of caution:

When you crack one of these motors open, even when it's a motor that has
been running ok, you will likely find:

pitted lifters and/or cam

chrome cylinder plating worn through at the top

Oil pump shafts scored

Sludge trap full of grey putty/scored rod bearings

rough looking exhaust valves/worn guides

All of which add up to ca-ching if you want the motor fixed right.



73 Eldo (motor in the frame!)
78 T3/949

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