|
|
Post by greeny on Apr 28, 2015 19:05:15 GMT 1
Hi all.
Probably open a can of worms..
Ive bought an LC that is currently set to run pre mix. Pump has been removed as has for some mad reason the oil tank and pipework.
Ive got the bits now to sort pump, drives and oil tank.
Do i change back to the auto lube obviously after a dabble of arrows fingers.
Or do i run as it is??
What ratio should pre mix be on?
Thanks Ian
|
|
|
|
Post by arrow on Apr 28, 2015 19:16:50 GMT 1
Hi mate 30:1 for the premix. Only the pump will oil the motor correctly. Premix is a compromise, but we all know this by now.
|
|
|
|
Post by greeny on Apr 28, 2015 19:51:49 GMT 1
Cheers Gary.
Ill pop up and see you when im next in work.
Off following hernia op at the mo.
How is your knee?
Ian
|
|
|
|
Post by arrow on Apr 28, 2015 21:43:34 GMT 1
The knee is really good thanks. Hernia op! You will be off for a while mate, with the job you do.
|
|
|
|
Post by pistanbroke on Apr 28, 2015 22:00:10 GMT 1
Pump all the way for me, get if fitted straight away!!!
|
|
|
|
Post by alistair64 on Apr 29, 2015 21:34:21 GMT 1
Just to add a view from a pre-mix fan... I chose pre-mix because at least it's fail-safe - as long as you remember to add the oil to fuel in the first place of course! I've had a bike seize on me many years ago, due to an air lock in the supply line. The reason the tank and lines have been removed is probably the same reason as I did it...it provides ease of access and generally tidies things up beneath the seat. Each to their own I guess  |
|
|
|
Post by greeny on Apr 29, 2015 21:49:17 GMT 1
Thanks all so far for info.
Appreciated..
Ian
|
|
|
|
Post by bazzer5115 on Apr 29, 2015 22:22:48 GMT 1
I also a pre-mix fan,I also seized a bike many years ago due to snapped cable to pump.
I also prefer the clean uncluttered look when cables,hoses,tank removed.
|
|
|
|
Post by iwantalc on Apr 30, 2015 20:51:14 GMT 1
i remember years ago local petrol garage had a wheel about 2 stroke pump was about 10p a shot use to fill up autolube tank then a shot or 2 in with petrol go in and pay and say 1 shot of 2t oil..shell garage anyone else remember these..
|
|
|
|
Post by sp885 on Apr 30, 2015 21:01:14 GMT 1
I remember the old 2 stroke pump at the garage from my year on a Fizzy DX in 1979 A gallon and a shot of 20-1, good old days, I used to buy Belray in a bottle when I was flush as Del Boy would say  |
|
|
|
Post by Delbert on Apr 30, 2015 21:16:24 GMT 1
Yep same here on a fizzy ,,, could fill it up for 50p 35 years ago
|
|
|
|
Post by steve h on Apr 30, 2015 22:36:06 GMT 1
Yes, those were the days. The old duffer at our local shell garage used to spray 2t oil all over the place, he was especially adept at covering your school uniform with it. Don't think the fizz ever got it's correct ratio, as a good deal of it ended up on your clothes...so he used to give you an extra shot. Yep them were the days, sat in a class room piss wet through with rain and 2t oil all day............were they feck!!!
Best bet IMO, pump to arrow, and add a little oil to the tank on each fill up, to stop tank rusting.
|
|
|
|
Post by greeny on May 1, 2015 8:36:07 GMT 1
Cheers for info.
Im not old enough to remember shots of 2t.
Lol.
I was in the era of stars.
2, 3 and 4 star oh and my dad used to love collecting green shield stamps. Never used them just collected them.
E
|
|
