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  • #497043

    DarkMagician6
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      Yes, you are right. :thumb That side has way more weight (Flywheel, clutch) and force (V-belt pulling on the crank) on it and thus it is recommended to use a strong bearing for it (The C3 one).

      #497044

      paul99
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        off topic & FYI: a C3 bearing isn’t stronger, it has more play than a standard bearing. Maybe Vespa designed a C3 bearing to prevent/minimize excessive wear because of the tension of the belt? The bearing heats up more because of the tension?

        in dutch: http://www.neita.nl/jslagers/frame2f.html

        #497045

        Italjohn
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          Ok, thanks for clearing that up :thumb

          Whats the difference on these two decomp kits?
          Which one will you recomend me to buy?

          http://www.jmpbparts.com/decompressiestift-veer-citta-ciao.html

          http://www.jmpbparts.com/decompressieset-citta.html

          #497048

          DarkMagician6
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            The first one is only for Malossi cilinder heads according to JMPB. I believe only for the 47mm head, not the 43 one.
            The second one is for regular cilinder heads.

            #497049

            Italjohn
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              Excellent DarkMagic.
              I guess it will fit my Polini kit then?

              #495106

              Martino
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                DarkMagician6 :
                The first one is only for Malossi cilinder heads according to JMPB. I believe only for the 47mm head, not the 43 one.
                The second one is for regular cilinder heads.

                Yes you will need the second more common one, but the Malossi decompression is not only for the 47mm head. It will also go on any other DEPS or Ipermatic replica heads.

                #494294

                Italjohn
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                  Thanks for very useful info.

                  I was going to install the crank today, as this has been in the freezer all night.
                  Do I need to heat the bearings as well, or will they just slip on?

                  #494295

                  paul99
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                    Leave the bearings in their packaging and put them in boiled water for a couple of minutes. Some mild taps should be enough to place them.

                    #496799

                    Italjohn
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                      Manage to install the bearings and crank tonight 😀
                      I’m very happy with the job, as the crank spinns freely after I have screw the two engine halves together =)



                      How come the piston have soooo much slack???

                      #497101

                      Italjohn
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                        More questions.

                        The screw treads you see in this picture is missing from my Polini cylinder.
                        How do you fasten the top cover without this screw?

                        #497102

                        Lennaert
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                          #497105

                          Italjohn
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                            Aha 😀

                            That clear things up, thanks 🙂
                            Maybe my Bravo have this clip already??
                            We will have to wait and see when I have taken the engine out of the frame.

                            #497106

                            Italjohn
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                              Can someone tell me what is the differece between these two heads?
                              My Bravo original engine has the small one to the left.
                              My Polini engine has the one to the right.
                              Will this still fit in the Bravo?

                              #497099

                              Lennaert
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                                You can edit a post and not post so many loose messages.

                                Difference is the cooling fans but doesnt matter mucht for your bravo take the one on the left with side fans.

                                #497100

                                Italjohn
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                                  Difference is the cooling fans but doesnt matter mucht for your bravo take the one on the left with side fans.

                                  Ok, but I have bougth the Polini cylinder with the long fins, will this fit without any probelems?

                                  What about this “slack” between the piston and bearing?
                                  Is there any “shims” that make the bearing stay in the center of the crank?

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