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Post by kev on Aug 23, 2015 10:31:28 GMT
Here's my project , I purchased it a couple of months ago as a non runner . It's an Italian import and the frame is in really good condition . I'll let the pics do the talking , this is how it came to me .
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Post by kev on Aug 23, 2015 10:35:26 GMT
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Post by kev on Aug 23, 2015 10:41:23 GMT
First plan was to get the scoot running , so I started with the basics Checked for spark and no spark, I did the various checks ohm readings ect , this led me to the cdi unit which I replaced , new plug and lead and now we have a lovely blue spark . Next was to attach the carb and I did get it running eventually but very boggy and when I found the sweet spot it would stall and die . After ages of playing with the carb I decided to strip and rebuild it , now it won't start
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Post by kev on Aug 23, 2015 10:52:37 GMT
I have a tech thread on the forum vespasmallframeforum.proboards.com/thread/19928/vespa-pk50-project-help and I was advised to check the key way on the flywheel and also to check the stator plate hasn't moved . I'm working on the scoot outside so it's all weather dependant and my free time is limited , but I managed to strip it down yesterday evening , the sip flywheel tool didn't fit hence why I had to use a puller . Key way was good as was the woodruff key . Next was to check the stator . All looks good , I'll try and get it back togeather later on today and see if it starts , otherwise I think it's new carb time .
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Post by ray66888 on Aug 25, 2015 20:50:06 GMT
Hi Kev. From what I can see in photos your pk looks good, no dents just needs paint. Only had mine a few months, the previous owner had taken the bare frame and had it powder coated. To be honest I was fed up looking for a smallframe, driving miles just to look at what I thought was rubbish. I wanted one as I used to have a 90 some years ago. The seller told me it was all in good condition with a long mot. I bought it as the bodywork was good apart from one dent (if you are going to powder coat, is it not better to repair the dent first?). When I got it home it was not long before I found that The flywheel side crank bearing was so bad that the crank moved up and down 30 thou. Lights not working, brake pedal box cracked, exhaust box split, no bush in rear shock, no inner speedo cable, no internals inside front hub speedo drive. Anyway I set the idle screw 2 turns out to start off with, but once the engine was oil free and warmed up it runs or ticks over best at just about 1/8th of a turn open. I think you have to get the engine running.. keep it going best you can till its good and warm. then try adjusting carb. Why replace carb? what can wear out? you can make the gaskets yourself. If your worried about it stick them an envelope send them to me and I will make them for you. Just get it going keep it going till warm. Dont give up, if you get fed up leave till another day, then try again. Good luck and thanks for the photos regards ray
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Post by kev on Aug 25, 2015 21:21:31 GMT
Thanks Ray , the scoot is generally good , I don't know if any of the electrics work yet as I need to get it running first , I've just ordered the gasket paper to make the gaskets , I'll also give the carb a once over again
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Post by kev on Aug 31, 2015 20:40:06 GMT
I still can't get the scoot to start , so I've removed the engine and I'm going to rebuild it and go from there . Here's some pics
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Post by kev on Sept 6, 2015 14:21:32 GMT
The engine has been given a quick degrease whilst it was out , also I have painted the exhaust , big thank you to Ray who has been helping me with my engine woes , hopefully we've found the problem . Whilst the engine was out I noticed some surface rust near the rear mudguard area , I sanded this back and gave it a couple of coats of smooth stone chip , hopefully this will offer some protection .
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Post by kev on Sept 6, 2015 15:19:22 GMT
While I was using the smooth stone chip , I decided to spray the inside of the rear panels too , my thinking was they're going to be exposed some what to what ever the rear wheel kicks up .
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Post by triffid on Sept 7, 2015 11:05:14 GMT
Good to see making nice progress, think about doing the underside of the frame too.
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Post by tzsteve on Sept 9, 2015 14:48:22 GMT
that`s a really good scoot to start from, it`s a bugger when the obvious things are not the fault.
about the puller not fitting could it be an ets/xl large taper flywheel?
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Post by kev on Sept 9, 2015 19:29:03 GMT
that`s a really good scoot to start from, it`s a bugger when the obvious things are not the fault. about the puller not fitting could it be an ets/xl large taper flywheel? Cheers steve , I have no idea whether I have a large taper flywheel as I've nothing to compare my flywheel too , thanks yeah it's a good scoot , hopefully I'll get it running and looking presentable ready for me too enjoy riding it next year
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Post by kev on Sept 14, 2015 20:22:09 GMT
Over the weekend I managed to re-install the engine , a couple of pieces of wood ,a bottle jack and trolley jack were used to help me get the engine back in , a bit of a faff on your own ,but I managed it ok,pics below. Up she goes . All bolted up and ready to try to get her running . An hour or so of trying to get her running and no joy , I had a break from the scoot for a couple of hours and then went back to it , 20 mins later she was up and running ? I just need to get a new spring for the throttle return and then I can tune it .
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Post by triffid on Sept 15, 2015 11:58:11 GMT
You probably flooded it initially. You did the right thing by having a break before you hit it with something heavy Glad you got it going.
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Post by kev on Sept 16, 2015 20:28:48 GMT
One of my side panels needed a few repairs , now it's ready for a coat of primer .
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Post by kev on Oct 25, 2015 18:43:40 GMT
Not much of an update as I'm waiting on parts , but any bit of progress is good . Rear wheel and hub resprayed and new tyre and tube fitted . A battery tray / spare wheel holder bought from a forum member receives a make over . More updates soon
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Post by adrian on Oct 25, 2015 19:55:57 GMT
Waiting for parts is a real pain, especially if they are coming from different sources, looking better every time you update :-)
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Post by triffid on Oct 26, 2015 12:10:56 GMT
liking the colour of the rims
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Post by tzsteve on Oct 28, 2015 16:04:34 GMT
we all like something to fill in the quiet winter days
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Post by kev on Dec 28, 2015 21:17:38 GMT
It's been a while since I posted an update , i have had very little tinker time , but over the last week I feel like I've reached a milestone . I've finally sorted out the electrics , I now have a working brake light and indicators . I still have to tidy up the wiring but at least I know everything works , the only thing left to check is that the battery gets a charge when the engines running , fingers crossed . Hope the vid works , click the link below . s99.photobucket.com/user/kevfenrich/media/3C9DEC3E-6D43-4DBB-906B-E4A056BB00C6_zps1sddi2xc.mp4.html
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