Subject: RE: '69 Ambo restoration
Author: Charlie Mullendore
Date: Jan 25, 2003, 3:39 PM
Post ID: 1711804425
I've polished out the pits on lifter faces by chucking them up in the lathe and using emery paper (oiled liberally). Won't work though if the pits are too deep. MI offers remanufactured lifters for $20 ea. Since you already have the pushrods, you might have better luck finding good used later lifters than Loop lifters - get the adjuster screws also (I think they're different).
Like Ian said, the Gilardoni kits are available for $380 (+ shipping) from Agostini. At that price, why mess with reconditioning yours? If you have Guzziology read Dave R's advice on the subject before you go the reconditioning route. Cheers,
Charlie.
Ian Adkins <ianad-@linkamerica.net> wrote:
| Joe, I think I remember Charlie saying that you can get a new Nikasil set (jugs,pistons,rings) for under $400. Is that right Charlie? If you plan on using the same pistons check to see if they are A B or C pistons. I think the cylinder diameter changes slightly for each. Info that you will need to pass on to the machine shop. Rings are different for chrome and nikasil. Just make sure you have the right type. As for lifters. I don't know if you can use T3 pushrods in an Ambo but I bet you can get a set of lifters in great shape if you call MG Classics. I bet he has a bin of them. -----Original Message----- From: Joe Polselli [mailto:jpo-@aol.com] Sent: Saturday, January 25, 2003 9:22 AM To: Loopfram-@topica.com Subject: Re: '69 Ambo restoration I have one that I just started, it will be for sale when done. need advise on the following - lifters are pitted - anyone to repair, I could upgrade since I havea set of t 3 pushrods - barrells - US chrome will cost for 157 per jug, pistons are fine, I have new rings, any thoughts + or - Thanks |
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