... to ‘hit the ground running’. The problem with them is that they require specialist fitting tools that ‘size’ them to the desired finished bore as they are pressed in. All too often, ...

... dont expect anything over 25-30 mph. if it's seized your going to need specialist tools and be prepared to buy a new mag housing as they rarely come out in one piece. So buy ...

... it be done with the spindle in place or best just to knock it out? Any specialist tools required? Cheers G

... to leave the transfers alone as I think access is too tricky without specialist tools plus roof angle seems critical and probably beyond the scope of a rooky. So basically ...

... will encounter. Any internal transfer work can only be carried out with specialist tools, however will give good performance gains.£ 30 for a conversion rebore is about right ...

Hi All

Just noticed on my LI that the top exhaust casing stud is missing. On closer examination the casing thread is stripped and I can't get a new stud to bite.

My question: - is there any easy repair that doesn't involve taking out the engine, welding or specialist tools? i.e. oversized stud etc

Have a look at the photo in this recent thread.

http://www.ilambretta.co.uk/forum/search.php?keywords=Specialist+tools

I hope this helps

... electrics etc) with the range growing all the time, there are some specialist dealers in the UK who stock a lot of the Casa shaft drive parts, ... is not always quite so straight forward, and you do need some special tools, although there are a few experts dotted around and much help available ...

Right, I've got the steering lock ring tool.

The only other thing I can see being a problem is removing the hubs. Is there a special J-range tool available? Apparently it's different to a standard Lambretta hub puller, but I can't see one for sale anywhere.

Do I need it, or is there another way?

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Only thing I can think of is the tool for the steering bearing lock ring but from memory that's smaller than series1/2/3 lambrettas. Decent socket set and spanner set along with some screwdrivers and you will soon have a pile of bits. Have a camera handy, along with some freezer bags and a permanent...

I'm thinking about stripping down my Cento for a respray.

Can someone tell me if there are any specialist tools I will need?

I won't be stripping the engine or anything, just all the parts which will need painting (frame, panels, fork, hubs, wheels, headset...).

Thanks!