Reconditioned engines

[DonaldH]

Anyone know where I might get a re-conditioned engine for a Vespa?

[ManDownUnder]

I thought that's what the shipped with?? (p/t - sorry).

But to answer your question - errrr no. Try a wreckers. They migt be able to find one out of a trashed vespa?

[DonaldH]

Breakers any recommendations?

[Paul in NZ]

There are a few different models of vespa around and they have been popular since the 50's so you might just need to be a little more exact.

[The Wop]

Since 1946 Vespa has made a number of scooters. It depends on what sort of engine you want and for what scooter. They are largely split into largeframe (like the GS, PX, etc) and smallframe (SS90, SS50, ET3, etc). there are also the new auto engines.

I tried to get an ET3 motor for a smallframe a while back and there were none available globally! These engines are much sought after and they cost a mint!

You will be able to get 150cc PX engines (made by LML in India) and PX 200 engines. I am pretty sure that you can pick up engines off the modern autos too.

As for wreckers, no chance! Try your local scooter shop. If in Auckland, try Scooter-E-Motion (highly recommended) or Scooterworld.

Good luck!

[DonaldH]

Since 1946 Vespa has made a number of scooters. It depends on what sort of engine you want and for what scooter. They are largely split into largeframe (like the GS, PX, etc) and smallframe (SS90, SS50, ET3, etc). there are also the new auto engines.

I tried to get an ET3 motor for a smallframe a while back and there were none available globally! These engines are much sought after and they cost a mint!

You will be able to get 150cc PX engines (made by LML in India) and PX 200 engines. I am pretty sure that you can pick up engines off the modern autos too.

As for wreckers, no chance! Try your local scooter shop. If in Auckland, try Scooter-E-Motion (highly recommended) or Scooterworld.

Good luck!

Thx,

It is PX200. I will try Scooter-E-Motion (highly recommended) or Scooterworld.

[MisterD]

What's up with the engine you have? If it's seized or summat, you could probably just replace the top end with a nice 210 Malossi kit.....

[DonaldH]

What's up with the engine you have? If it's seized or summat, you could probably just replace the top end with a nice 210 Malossi kit.....

Good idea where would I get one and a rough cost?

[texmo]

Good idea where would I get one and a rough cost?

scooter world get them in, your looking at about $500 installed I think.

[MisterD]

scooter world get them in, your looking at about $500 installed I think.

Kev's got one on tardeme at the moment...

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Seeing as crate PoX motors are about two grand that leaves you plenty for a big carb and a good pipe.

[texmo]

Seeing as crate PoX motors are about two grand that leaves you plenty for a big carb and a good pipe.

ya have to find oen first though aye?

[MisterD]

ya have to find oen first though aye?

True, the reedvalve 150cc Belladonna motors are $1500 odd aren't they?

Hanging an engine beside the rear wheel has got to be the silliest idea since F.Porsche put one in the boot of his cage by mistake.

[texmo]

True, the reedvalve 150cc Belladonna motors are $1500 odd aren't they?

Hanging an engine beside the rear wheel has got to be the silliest idea since F.Porsche put one in the boot of his cage by mistake.

Or the most economical, now what do we do with all these left over starter motors from the war, I know lets make scooter vs. What are we gonna do with all this scaffolding?

[Flatcap]

True, the reedvalve 150cc Belladonna motors are $1500 odd aren't they?

Hanging an engine beside the rear wheel has got to be the silliest idea since F.Porsche put one in the boot of his cage by mistake.

You just gotta get the wife to sit side-saddle - that evens up the handling

I also recommend the Bella engine for around $1500

[MisterD]

Or the most economical, now what do we do with all these left over starter motors from the war, I know lets make scooter vs. What are we gonna do with all this scaffolding?

Welcome to Googie's scooter myths...what about bubble cars being left-over fighter canopies?

Innocenti were steel tube manufacturers, and Piaggio an aeroplane manufacturer....pity Supermarine didn't follow up the Spitfire with a scooter really...