Start of a new project, "1200 Ambassador".

[Tom H]

Got it.

I thought the only mount was on the timing cover. I didn't see the 2 on the block.

Thank you,
Tom

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

Got it.

I thought the only mount was on the timing cover. I didn't see the 2 on the block.

Thank you,
Tom

Although Stephen's are only bolted into the timing cover and that seems to work well enough, I'd feel a lot better having the block mounting points connected too.

[leroy_can]

Although Stephen's are only bolted into the timing cover and that seems to work well enough, I'd feel a lot better having the block mounting points connected too.

    Absolutely agree, tie into every mounting point available. Glad the mount worked for you. Apparently mail can still move pretty fast when it wants to.

[lucky phil]

Although Stephen's are only bolted into the timing cover and that seems to work well enough, I'd feel a lot better having the block mounting points connected too.

Well a Spine frame uses the engine as a stressed member and is happy enough with the front cover mounting points only. I'd just use whichever made the easiest and most elegant front mounts with adequate strength. Lets be honest it doesn't take "engineering" to just keep adding metal until there's no further points available. Elegant solutions "make" a conversion like this not battleship design.

Ciao

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

Well a Spine frame uses the engine as a stressed member and is happy enough with the front cover mounting points only. I'd just use whichever made the easiest and most elegant front mounts with adequate strength.

Good point. Thanks for your input.

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

Bought an 850-T rear wheel from Joe Walano. Thought a cush drive would be a good idea.






I'll be stripping it down and relacing with a Boranni rim.

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

Bought a used, low miles Norge flywheel and clutch assembly on ebay and it arrived yesterday. 7 lbs. 12.2 oz. for the flywheel and ring gear, compared to 13 lbs. for just the original Ambo flywheel.




Clutch plates measure in spec. and have perfect splines. Came with the springs, clutch pushrod thrust piece and hardware.

[Mayor_of_BBQ]

Hey Charlie, any updates on this beast?

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

Hey Charlie, any updates on this beast?

Yes... on Facebook.

[Mayor_of_BBQ]

I'll have to see if I can find it thru my wife's account (i'm not on there)... would that be your biz page, or on one of the Facebook Guzzi groups?

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

I'll have to see if I can find it thru my wife's account (i'm not on there)... would that be your biz page, or on one of the Facebook Guzzi groups?

On my business page.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.3562813957174043&type=3

Engine is mounted into the frame, frame repairs and reinforcement done.




Been trying different air box ideas, finally settled on something like this ("CAD") rendering. May go a bit taller for more volume. Yes, that the filter enclosure from a '70s Tonti-frame. It fits the space and clears whats in the way.




I'm running out of room to put things, so the air box may also be where the coils mount.

[Mayor_of_BBQ]

Thanks Charlie, cool beans.

Did the customer decide to forgo the carbs and run it with the stock injection?

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

Thanks Charlie, cool beans.

Did the customer decide to forgo the carbs and run it with the stock injection?

No, that was my decision. The carbs would have required massive trimming of the battery covers. Plus, I think it will just be more "user friendly" with injection.

[Mayor_of_BBQ]

Awesome, I agree!