An air leak in your engine is not good, but finding the source of the problem is not easy. Magazine articles about testing for such leaks, 'or leak down tests', often feature a classic Lambretta engine, so we thought it high time to address that. For our article in edition 43 of ScooterNova magazine we … Continue reading Classic Vespa Tech – looking for air leaks
Ever wanted to see inside a 2-stroke engine while it is running? Then check out these cool videos from Chylo Racing in Poland who have produced various transparent components for an old Simson S51 49cc motorbike which allow you to do just that. Back in May 2021 Chylo shared a video on their YouTube channel … Continue reading Inside a 2-stroke engine – how cool is this?
Small but interesting news from Italian carburettor giant Dellorto is that they have been developing and producing new carburettors for 50cc 2-stroke engines. While you might not be thinking about buying one of the latest generation 50cc 2-stroke scooters and motorcycles yourself, that fact that a company as large as Dellorto have developed a new … Continue reading New 2-stroke carbs
Lambretta and Vespa scooters emerged from their Italian factories with Dellorto carburettors fitted as standard, and despite an Amal on my liquid-cooled TS1, I still know, love and understand a Dellorto carburettor. Well, understand to the best of my ability that is. The PHBH model of Dellorto is a popular aftermarket option for many of … Continue reading Finer tuning for the Dellorto PHBH Carburettor
