Topica Loopframe_Guzzi Archive


Subject: RE: resurrecting a GT

Author: David Washburn

Date: May 2, 2004, 8:34 AM

Post ID: 1716675988



I would set the valves and torque the heads as a first step. Static
time and let it fly. Even seriously out of tune Eldos start and idle
with relative ease.

David


Grvd-@aol.com wrote:
 You will need to check the compression. Guzzi cylinder bores tend to
form a rust ring where a piston sits for a long time. As the motor turns
over,
the rust ring will destroy the rings. With Spark ,Fuel and Compression,
it
seems it should start

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