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Just been tasked with fitting a Mugello 186 kit for a mate, a direct replacement bolt on kit the bumf says, comes with .2, .3 and .7 base gaskets so I find I need the .2 to get the required squish, put the gasket on the case one side of the gasket is hanging off one transfer completely and the other side is just holding by maybe about 1mm. Found a standard Lambretta base gasket fits well but is to thick at .75 so ring cam lam in the hope they can offer me an alternative gasket, 1st very unhelpful bloke on the phone eventually puts me through to a second and even more unhelpful bloke in the workshop, I explained what the problem was and he tells me I have the right gaskets included in the kit....so I explained again what was wrong and got much the same reply.
So my question is does anybody do a .2 base gasket that fits (and actually covers the transfers) of a Mugello 186 (latest version) that's going on an Italian LI case?

I don't if any one does such a gasket off the shelf, but if all else fails, you can buy gasket paper of all thicknesses off ebay and make your own.

If you do, lay your Li gasket over the sheet of gasket paper and spray over both with an aerosol paint. Wait of it to dry, peel off the Li gasket and cut out what remains from the gasket paper.

Good luck

Scooterdude wrote:Just been tasked with fitting a Mugello 186 kit for a mate, a direct replacement bolt on kit the bumf says, comes with .2, .3 and .7 base gaskets so I find I need the .2 to get the required squish, put the gasket on the case one side of the gasket is hanging off one transfer completely and the other side is just holding by maybe about 1mm. Found a standard Lambretta base gasket fits well but is to thick at .75 so ring cam lam in the hope they can offer me an alternative gasket, 1st very unhelpful bloke on the phone eventually puts me through to a second and even more unhelpful bloke in the workshop, I explained what the problem was and he tells me I have the right gaskets included in the kit....so I explained again what was wrong and got much the same reply.
So my question is does anybody do a .2 base gasket that fits (and actually covers the transfers) of a Mugello 186 (latest version) that's going on an Italian LI case?

Ring back and enquire about a Targa Twin they'll be all over you.

Scooterdude wrote:Just been tasked with fitting a Mugello 186 kit for a mate, a direct replacement bolt on kit the bumf says, comes with .2, .3 and .7 base gaskets so I find I need the .2 to get the required squish, put the gasket on the case one side of the gasket is hanging off one transfer completely and the other side is just holding by maybe about 1mm. Found a standard Lambretta base gasket fits well but is to thick at .75 so ring cam lam in the hope they can offer me an alternative gasket, 1st very unhelpful bloke on the phone eventually puts me through to a second and even more unhelpful bloke in the workshop, I explained what the problem was and he tells me I have the right gaskets included in the kit....so I explained again what was wrong and got much the same reply.
So my question is does anybody do a .2 base gasket that fits (and actually covers the transfers) of a Mugello 186 (latest version) that's going on an Italian LI case?

Try Chiggy Chambers (lambretta upgrades)He does .25mm thick gaskets,these are the thinnest ones I can find.
http://www.lambrettaupgrades.co.uk/apps ... ow/5192842

HxPaul wrote:

Scooterdude wrote:Just been tasked with fitting a Mugello 186 kit for a mate, a direct replacement bolt on kit the bumf says, comes with .2, .3 and .7 base gaskets so I find I need the .2 to get the required squish, put the gasket on the case one side of the gasket is hanging off one transfer completely and the other side is just holding by maybe about 1mm. Found a standard Lambretta base gasket fits well but is to thick at .75 so ring cam lam in the hope they can offer me an alternative gasket, 1st very unhelpful bloke on the phone eventually puts me through to a second and even more unhelpful bloke in the workshop, I explained what the problem was and he tells me I have the right gaskets included in the kit....so I explained again what was wrong and got much the same reply.
So my question is does anybody do a .2 base gasket that fits (and actually covers the transfers) of a Mugello 186 (latest version) that's going on an Italian LI case?

Try Chiggy Chambers (lambretta upgrades)He does .25mm thick gaskets,these are the thinnest ones I can find.
http://www.lambrettaupgrades.co.uk/apps ... ow/5192842

Thanks Paul, I had a dig around but dident come up with anything, in the mean time I have found the base packers that came with the last RT kit I fitted, fitted the .50 one giving me a 1.70 squish, problem I've got now is because of the discrepancy between the case and cylinder I still can't stop the bugger leaking so am thinking we definitely need a proper gasket like you suggest above.

The one I bought from rich Taylor for my gt185 measured 0.3mm.

I can't see any reason why it wouldn't be suitable for a mugello.

Phil D wrote:

Scooterdude wrote:Just been tasked with fitting a Mugello 186 kit for a mate, a direct replacement bolt on kit the bumf says, comes with .2, .3 and .7 base gaskets so I find I need the .2 to get the required squish, put the gasket on the case one side of the gasket is hanging off one transfer completely and the other side is just holding by maybe about 1mm. Found a standard Lambretta base gasket fits well but is to thick at .75 so ring cam lam in the hope they can offer me an alternative gasket, 1st very unhelpful bloke on the phone eventually puts me through to a second and even more unhelpful bloke in the workshop, I explained what the problem was and he tells me I have the right gaskets included in the kit....so I explained again what was wrong and got much the same reply.
So my question is does anybody do a .2 base gasket that fits (and actually covers the transfers) of a Mugello 186 (latest version) that's going on an Italian LI case?

Ring back and enquire about a Targa Twin they'll be all over you.

No. after my mate spending almost £500 with them then me being snubbed on the phone I certainly won't be going back there any time soon thank you very much.

Hi plus 1 ive used lambretta upgrades 0.25 base gaskets on my Mugello kits very well fitting maybe use with a little three bond as they are very thin I did and haven't had a problem good luck

Scooterdude wrote:

Phil D wrote:

Scooterdude wrote:Just been tasked with fitting a Mugello 186 kit for a mate, a direct replacement bolt on kit the bumf says, comes with .2, .3 and .7 base gaskets so I find I need the .2 to get the required squish, put the gasket on the case one side of the gasket is hanging off one transfer completely and the other side is just holding by maybe about 1mm. Found a standard Lambretta base gasket fits well but is to thick at .75 so ring cam lam in the hope they can offer me an alternative gasket, 1st very unhelpful bloke on the phone eventually puts me through to a second and even more unhelpful bloke in the workshop, I explained what the problem was and he tells me I have the right gaskets included in the kit....so I explained again what was wrong and got much the same reply.
So my question is does anybody do a .2 base gasket that fits (and actually covers the transfers) of a Mugello 186 (latest version) that's going on an Italian LI case?

Ring back and enquire about a Targa Twin they'll be all over you.

No. after my mate spending almost £500 with them then me being snubbed on the phone I certainly won't be going back there any time soon thank you very much.[/quote

Me either only ever bought one thing it was faulty they tried to tell me id wired it up wrong,
Cost me to send it back, bought replacement ,fitted it to the same connections and hey presto it lit up ,
of cause made out it was my fault.

vintage65scoot wrote:Hi plus 1 ive used lambretta upgrades 0.25 base gaskets on my Mugello kits very well fitting maybe use with a little three bond as they are very thin I did and haven't had a problem good luck

Yes I'll ring him and order some up in the morning, while I'm at it I'll order some halite seals.
Thanks guys for your help, appreciate it .

Can you get away without the base gasket and just use sealant?

I'd be more inclined to focus on port timings than squish with cylinders, they can be a little inconsistent to say the least!

dscscotty wrote:I'd be more inclined to focus on port timings than squish with mugello cylinders, they can be a little inconsistent to say the least!

Would you care to elaborate?

Beware all, of criticising dealers on here. It is against forum rules.

Cheers guys,

Rich'

Rich Oswald wrote:Beware all, of criticising dealers on here. It is against forum rules.

Cheers guys,

Rich'

Apologies for any offence caused .
I tried to delete the offending statements but was unable to.

Apologies, wasn't meant as a criticism,

It's ok guys, was just a heads up, no problem.

Rich'

dscscotty wrote:I'd be more inclined to focus on port timings than squish with mugello cylinders, they can be a little inconsistent to say the least!

Agreed. Base gaskets shims set the port timings. Head gasket shims set the squish.