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Varitronic on 1955 LD

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Varitronic on 1955 LD

Postby Myerscough180947 » Tue May 12, 2020 7:19 pm

Can anyone shed light on my problem.
Basically I have a Varitronic timed at 26 BTDC .The Scooter pulls well and cruises well. But descending hills on closed or almost closed throttle it jerks (sort of hunts?) as though it wants to stop (quite jerky).
I have increased the main jet from 73 to 80. Needle is in the bottom groove.
Is what I am doing wrong or is there anything else I could try?
Confused!!!
Now find its 32BTDC with my strobe ! Is this too much ?
What should Spark Plug setting be with a Varitronic ?
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Re: Varitronic on 1955 LD

Postby jbcollier » Wed May 13, 2020 2:10 pm

Sorry, though I am happily running variatronic as well, my engine is much modified and wouldn't be an apt comparison.
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Re: Varitronic on 1955 LD

Postby missing lynx » Wed May 13, 2020 2:54 pm

The main jet will have no effect at less than 2/3 throttle but you should never close the throttle fully when going down hill as you will not be getting enough lubrication to the piston or crank. Does it happily tick over when warm?
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Re: Varitronic on 1955 LD

Postby Myerscough180947 » Fri May 15, 2020 6:16 pm

Yes it ticks over ok
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Re: Varitronic on 1955 LD

Postby Myerscough180947 » Wed Sep 02, 2020 11:22 am

Got stator plate cut down as far as I can safely go (only about 3mm left) timing now at 28 degrees. Good acceleration and idles nice but sounds like a bag of nails on deceleration and a bit jerky. Any ideas ?
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Re: Varitronic on 1955 LD

Postby chezqui » Sun Sep 20, 2020 10:49 am

Any pics of you cut down stator plate please?
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