Dropped valve cam removal

Andy B
I like Richard a hell of a lot as I am sure you are aware,and I am a customer of his,and he has been a customer of mine, but not for all items, and he knows that,. so does your aunt, plus I did not mention who not to buy from, just a generalisation.
CLEM
 
CLEMTOG said:
get your gaskets from Classic Gaskets also known as Brancanto engineering Tony and Donna Brancanto),or Giovani Moto  Giovanni carrusso) you will get the full set,and made by Centauro (same as factory) which includes both sizes of cylinder base,(1000/1200)  valve stem oil seals, copper compressible exhaust gaskets and all O ring, oil filter, dip stick, carb manifoilds etc, ask for a gasket set and an oil seal set.
The Laverda dealers tend to only selll seperate items which is a pain in the derrierre.
CLEM
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Hi Clem and all

I just googled both Classic Gaskets and Giovani Moto and while lots of hits came up none seem to supply Laverda gasket sets.

if either or both have a web prescence, could someone lease post the correct links, thanks! If they are supplying factory original gaskets sets I would like to order a couple of sets to have around.

Paul LeClair
 
Hi Paul - The "factory original gaskets"  supplied now are nothing like the originals - they are now non asbestos(by law) and come in a load of crap colours that (IMHO) look awful on our Laverdas. - something may be done soon to rectify this! - Best to get them from Keith and support a fellow Laverdaist -  Regards - Phil
 
Sorry Keith didn't know you stocked them. I'm sorted now, so just got to start checking everything before I start the rebuild.
One thing I did find was that it had Jota pistons fitted, as the replacement RGS ones have a flatter crown.
Not too sure how much difference there will be with lower comp set up. I'm non too fused really, I just want to get her back on the road.
Al
 
Paul - Classic Gaskets don't have a website - it's run by the daughter of Tony Brancato from his workshop.  Full gasket sets were certainly available a year or two ago.  Details from - dare I say - my ILOC forum post

Classic Gaskets
c/o Donna at Brancato Engineering
Phone +44 (0)1865 891203 (closed Weds pm)

Unit 8
Monument Business Park,
Chalgrove
Oxfordshire
OX44 7RW

Full gasket sets or individual items

However, since Keith has 'em....why go anywhere else??!  :)
 
If keith is selling complete gasket sets and oil seal sets,(which he says, so no doubt there) with valve stem seal, manifold O rings, oil strainer O ring,Exhaust copper O rings,etc etc
#then he has broken the mould of all other Laverda dealers, who (as far as I know)  never did supply in "sets" just the individual gaskets, which is a RRPITA
CLEM
 
I buy at least 50 full gasket sets from Wolfgang each year
they have always come complete with all the o-rings, gaskets, valve stem seals, exhaust gaskets, etc

only items not included are the oil seals which I buy in bulk from my local bearing supplier

 
good luck allan sounds like youre cracking on well my Jota pistons are around 10/5/1 not sure what a standard rgs is anyone?

Lemon
 
I replaced the head ,barrels and pistons on my 79 Jota, as mentioned (too!) many times, with new/unused RGS ones...cannot recall the comp ration of RGS pistons, think something like 9.8:1  Had JE jota ones in before....as I had the cam wheels drilled  and dialled in by Keith, and fitted a new Red/sachse ignition (Keith sells those...) its difficult to know difference the  piston change alone made...its just a hell of a lot faster, smotther and torquier now! Just love it at about 5k in fourth and letting rip..next stop an easy 120mph (allegedly).
Occurs to me your camshafts may need checking for straightness...turns out mine were slightly bent, probably by a DPO ..
This all sounds expensive, but once you're rolling again it will all be worth it. Keith does the crankshafts too ...may as well get that thorouoghly checked generally...next time (hopefully never) mine is done, its getting carillos...Keith's promised me a huge discount for my kind words :D :D
Nick7
 
I thought standard RGS pistons were around 9:1 and Corsa/SFC around 9.8:1.
 
Brad said:
Paul - Classic Gaskets don't have a website - it's run by the daughter of Tony Brancato from his workshop.  Full gasket sets were certainly available a year or two ago.  Details from - dare I say - my ILOC forum post

Classic Gaskets
c/o Donna at Brancato Engineering
Phone +44 (0)1865 891203 (closed Weds pm)

Unit 8
Monument Business Park,
Chalgrove
Oxfordshire
OX44 7RW

Full gasket sets or individual items

However, since Keith has 'em....why go anywhere else??!   :)
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I believe that Donna is Tony Brancato's wife rather than daughter. Have you been trying to flatter her?
 
Well finally got it all back together, just got to get in back in the frame and connect it all up, then fingers crossed fire her back in to life. I always hate starting an engine up after it being apart.
Al.

 

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Allan R said:
Well finally got it all back together, just got to get in back in the frame and connect it all up, then fingers crossed fire her back in to life. I always hate starting an engine up after it being apart.
Al.
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Good to see Al.

look forward to seeing her run..Maybe meet at Wellesbourne for breakfast one fine Saturday morning ? .... :)

joe
 
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