Dirty Scooters - Lambretta Li 150 series 2 restore and 64 GL malossi 221

this blog is a record of my scooter projects. The Dirty Rocket is finished for now, and I am about to begin restoring a '58 Lambretta Li150 series 2. The Dirty rocket started out as an attempt to build my ideal scooter from a rusted bare heap for as little money as possible. (The frame is a '57 VNA) now a 64 GL frame. TO FOLLOW THIS CHRONOLOGICALLY, START FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE... AND Please leave comments/ tips/ warnings!!!

Monday, April 03, 2006

Ullo John, Got a new motah!


I gots me a malossi 210 powerhouse of bench sitting.
Yes folks, the engine arrived. here's what I found

1) there's a new (stock) clutch inside.... good for now
2) there's no stator (an old 7 wire one with bits missing, but I'll class that as none). I have bought a new stator and cdi already.
3) no starter motor (onto one fro england at the moment)
4) there's a carby (si24/24e) jets inside are stock.
5) the hole in the case for the oil pump shaft to go through (from near the clutch up through to the carby) had bee threaded and plugged with a grub screw. I contacted the guy who built the motor, and he said "OH, I forgot about that. It was 9 years ago". Fair enough I say. It seems that it is reversible.
6) I scored an engine stand for free from the local scooter shop. (they were throwing it out. A sign o' the times one may say)
7) all seems well with the cases. There is meant to be a taff speed crank in there, new bearings and new seals. (well, 9 years ago). I have decided to leave the cases closed, slap everything on and get it started.

... Also there is a slight change of plan. I plan to do the following;

  • start the 210 motor on the bench
  • swap it over into my daily rider (LMLT5 p200)
  • get it running nicely. Mild tuned with plenty of torque and a reasonable top speed will do for now
  • meanwhile rebuild the top end of the p200 (from my daily rider)
  • when the 'dirty rocket' frame is ready switch the motors in my daily rider, and put the 210 in the dirty rocket.
  • Continue to tune it until it explodes.
The reasoning behind this is that the frame will take forever. There are so many parts needed and welding to do and I want some results. Also I would like the opportunity to iron out tuning issues before completing the project.

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