The ‘79 California Rebuild Thread

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Totally random so my apologies but it looks like you're on-line Nin.......... I'm buying some fuel line and have had a brain fart and can't check; any idea if it's 5 or 8mm (ID) hose for old school fuel taps like the Guzzi?

Andres

 

[ChasF]

The system’s that fit on the crankshaft are quite a bit more more expensive than the one’s that simply replace the contact breakers with a different type of switch. The crankshaft systems will also have the advance curve programmed into the electronics so avoiding all the issues associated with bob weights and springs and, of course, no backlash from the gears driving the distributor.

 

[Nin]

Totally random so my apologies but it looks like you're on-line Nin.......... I'm buying some fuel line and have had a brain fart and can't check; any idea if it's 5 or 8mm (ID) hose for old school fuel taps like the Guzzi?

Andres

No probs, sorry only just picked this up. 8mm




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[Nin]

Thanks Chas, you’re not wrong!

I’ve had a good read through Guzziology, and decided to stick with the OE points and condensers for now.

When they fail I’ll post up pics and you can all rip the piss mercilessly.


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[Deleted account 211025001]

No probs, sorry only just picked this up. 8mm



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Perfect timing - thank you

Andres

 

[ChasF]

Thanks Chas, you’re not wrong!

I’ve had a good read through Guzziology, and decided to stick with the OE points and condensers for now.

When they fail I’ll post up pics and you can all rip the piss mercilessly.


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You can always carry a set of points and condenser in your pocket. I’m all for lo-tech stuff, the main problem with points in my experience is poor starting in damp conditions.

 

[Nin]

Yep, that and the spare clutch cable zip tied to the original, still got a few of the old tricks.


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[Ogmios]

I'm not able to get on here often nowadays.
But this thread is the main reason i do!

I wish i had the skill, thoroughness and speed you have Nin.
Brilliant build, pics and write up.
Thank you.

.... just a few (hah! ) jobs around the house to do before i can get near my rebuild.

 

[Nin]

Ah bless you Og you’re a proper gent. It’ll head to the Isle in the next couple of years, I will make sure to drop by.

Nin


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[cookie]

If you are keeping the points, I recommend knocking up a replica of the factory tool for reaching the dizzy bolts. It's very handy and you'll be using it quite often

 

[Nin]

If you are keeping the points, I recommend knocking up a replica of the factory tool for reaching the dizzy bolts. It's very handy and you'll be using it quite often

Good thinking Cookie - I’ve been looking at that. I need to get one in my hands so I can copy it!

I rarely say it a the time, but all my best trips where I’ve met great folks I wouldn’t otherwise, have been when something goes wrong ...


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[Nin]

Or ... find a cheapie on EBay.

I’m at a bit of a loss now, waiting for parts to arrive and Mikeyboy to finish working his magic.

I’ve found a place to rechrome the headlight brackets, for cheaper than buying new ones which is my test.



These chaps will be winging their way to darkest Birmingham on Monday.

I spose all that’s left is to recheck that wiring loom.

It’s that little bad connection or unseen break that’ll drive me nuts when it’s all back together, and doesn’t work.


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[Nin]

A few little steps further. The O rings arrived for the gear box, so that’s it finished and up on the shelf waiting for the engine.






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[walkingpictures]

Great to see progress Nin,also brought back memories of polishing that brass nut on my Le Mans,seem to remember doing the same on the final drive but it was many years ago so might have got that wrong!!

Still loving the thread mate

Kimbo

 

[Andrew Dean]

Lovely work Nin, can I bring mine round?

 

[Nin]

Cheers, it’s Mike that makes it look good, I’m just the fitter.


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[ratty]

Its been 3 days and i need my (your) fix! Hows it all going Nin?

 

[Nin]

Sorry Ratty and everyone, I’ve had a few busy days at work, and I’ve been waiting on some bits to arrive before Mike can finish off the FD, heads, barrels and wheels.

All being well I’ll get the last instalment next Saturday, and progress will resume!





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[Ash]

Sorry Ratty and everyone, I’ve had a few busy days at work, and I’ve been waiting on some bits to arrive before Mike can finish off the FD, heads, barrels and wheels.

All being well I’ll get the last instalment next Saturday, and progress will resume!





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Slacker....

 

[ratty]

No need to apoligise Nin .... We are your disciples of rebuildness ness! Erm... yes thats it

In the mean time Musti1 has just got himself a ( what we would call a) Dt175 to pull apart!