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Running in a new 225 TS1 piston

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Running in a new 225 TS1 piston

Postby Paulnobodyimportant » Wed Aug 24, 2016 12:16 pm

This is a new piston to replace the one I blew a hole in during Euro lambretta rally, due to running too lean. http://scooterotica.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=37142

I'm OK with knowing how to run in a re-built engine, but what are the recommendations for new piston and rings. See below for a bit more info.

Anyway, stripped top end down, (barrel OK) cleaned out crankcase and put in new A TS1 piston from AF Rayspeed. Piston bore clearance and ring gap OK. This has a new TMX35 carb and I have put in stock carb settings from my original build and 2010 Dyno after I ran in this engine. So the carb settings are now

main jet as at the 2010 dyno - 340
I have changed the needle from the eurorally from a 56 needle P2 down to the 2010 dyno of 55P2
Idle was 22.5 on eurorally, but after my first run to work this morning, I feel that the 20 idle from the 2010 dyno may take out the spluttering up to almost 1/4 throttle.
Will do plug chops before going any further.


Thanks

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Re: Running in a new 225 TS1 piston

Postby coaster » Wed Aug 24, 2016 1:13 pm

Some people wouldn't bother running it in at all but I'd be inclined to take it relatively easy for the first 50 - 100 miles or so. As for jetting, you can't be too far from a dyno.

What was the reason for the blowing the hole in the piston though, have you resolved it?
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Re: Running in a new 225 TS1 piston

Postby hullygully » Wed Aug 31, 2016 6:18 pm

old skool!!! 500 miles every day 8-) then frash it after your plug chops
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Re: Running in a new 225 TS1 piston

Postby Psychedelicropcircle » Wed Aug 31, 2016 8:20 pm

Twice round the block, then ride it like you stole it ;)
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