Rebuilding my 748RS

Jonathan Novice · 15-Oct-2009, 16:48

Hi Chris,
Whats the make and spec of the dash?
Great pictures etc, looks a great garage. Keep us up to date, recon your a dab hand at this stuff.

Regards,
Jonathan

swannymere · 15-Oct-2009, 17:52

Alfa Giulia Spider?

Chris Wood · 20-Oct-2009, 13:27

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Originally Posted by swannymere

Alfa Giulia Spider?

Nearly correct! 1962 Giulietta model...resurrected from a barn, was in horrible condition. My father's work in progress, Ducati red though!

Lucky to be able to work in the garage, 8 car size, my dad has 2 Alfa spiders, this one and a '75 2000, he is great at tinkering, and I am rubbish! He has all the tools too!

Chris Wood · 20-Oct-2009, 13:34

It runs, it runs....oh yes! ran it up to temp, sounds and looks good!

All back together, a couple of issues, was a non starter at first. Have always used a slave battery to give it some oomphh, but it was no go!

Checked everything, then realised the coils were connected to the wrong cylinders...oops. Quick change, then it started on the button.

Couple of things to get, oil pressure blanking screw/plate, bolt for rear brake caliper, some extra blue samco hoses, new battery maybe, new tyres, repaint the wheels, check all connections, etc....

Then get it on the dyno or track to do the running in process.

I'll post some pics.

Standard Marelli dash, as it came out of the box!

Nice one.

Chaz · 20-Oct-2009, 13:52

http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm

Chris Wood · 20-Oct-2009, 14:44

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Originally Posted by Chaz

http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm

Yep got that, nice article...any opinions or views.

I'd appreciate anyone's comments on this, is it good in theory, as long as its not my engine, or does it make good sense?

My engine is NEW, crank, crankcases, shells, rods, pistons, barrels.

Chaz · 20-Oct-2009, 15:13

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Originally Posted by Chris Wood

Yep got that, nice article...any opinions or views.

I'd appreciate anyone's comments on this, is it good in theory, as long as its not my engine, or does it make good sense?

My engine is NEW, crank, crankcases, shells, rods, pistons, barrels.

Never run an engine in ever, some years ago me & a mate bought a pair of YZF 750s he ran his in by the book I thrashed the nuts out of mine

mine was always quicker than his only kept it 2 years 4000mls so don't know if it lasted.

We then bought 748s same thing only his blew up at 1200 mls.

powerwheelie · 15-Oct-2009, 18:56

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Originally Posted by Jonathan Novice

Hi Chris,
Whats the make and spec of the dash?

Genuine 748RS mate.

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15-Oct-2009, 16:48	#1
Jonathan Novice Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 129 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Effingham,Surrey. Hi Chris, Whats the make and spec of the dash? Great pictures etc, looks a great garage. Keep us up to date, recon your a dab hand at this stuff. Regards, Jonathan Reply

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swannymere Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,863 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Winchester-ish Mood: High as a kite! Alfa Giulia Spider? Reply

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Chaz Registered Forum User Ducati Corse Bikes: 916 Strada Posts: 3,844 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: At some track or another:) Mood: www.od2racing.co.uk http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm Reply