Project Vespa Part 3 - Clean and Prepare
OLD GUY FUN garage
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In Part 3 of our Project Vespa series, the OLD GUY FUN garage gets down to the gritty work of cleaning and preparing the engine components for a full rebuild.
We tackle a "seizy, greasy, grimy mess" using everything from Simple Green to ultrasonic cleaners.
This episode is a deep dive for motorcycle and scooter enthusiasts and DIY mechanics who want to see the real-world process of:
Engine Case Cleaning: Scrubbing years of grime off the casings.
Bearing Installation: Using the "oven and freezer" trick to press new bearings.
Cush Drive Rebuild: Drilling out old rivets and upgrading to a PX200 spring configuration for more power.
Clutch Overhaul: Compressing and rebuilding the clutch with new cork and steel plates.
Whether you're restoring a vintage Piaggio or just love garage builds, these tips and tricks will help you prepare your project for reassembly.
Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction: The greasy mess
00:36 - Cleaning the frame and engine casings
02:04 - Results after two days of scrubbing
02:41 - The "Heat and Cold" bearing trick
05:48 - Pressing the main bearings into the big casing
10:37 - Installing snap rings and oil seals
14:37 - Rebuilding the Cush Drive (Drilling rivets)
17:46 - Inspecting broken springs
22:04 - Ultrasonic cleaning the gear components
23:19 - Installing the new PX200 spring kit
26:22 - Riveting the cush drive back together
28:13 - Pressing the Christmas Tree (Primary Drive) bearing
29:46 - DIY Clutch compression tool and teardown
36:05 - Rebuilding the clutch with new plates
45:57 - Summary and what's next for Project Vespa
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Project Vespa Part 3 - Clean and Prepare
OLD GUY FUN garage
3,384 views
In Part 3 of our Project Vespa series, the OLD GUY FUN garage gets down to the gritty work of cleaning and preparing the engine components for a full rebuild.
We tackle a "seizy, greasy, grimy mess" using everything from Simple Green to ultrasonic cleaners.
This episode is a deep dive for motorcycle and scooter enthusiasts and DIY mechanics who want to see the real-world process of:
Engine Case Cleaning: Scrubbing years of grime off the casings.
Bearing Installation: Using the "oven and freezer" trick to press new bearings.
Cush Drive Rebuild: Drilling out old rivets and upgrading to a PX200 spring configuration for more power.
Clutch Overhaul: Compressing and rebuilding the clutch with new cork and steel plates.
Whether you're restoring a vintage Piaggio or just love garage builds, these tips and tricks will help you prepare your project for reassembly.
Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction: The greasy mess
00:36 - Cleaning the frame and engine casings
02:04 - Results after two days of scrubbing
02:41 - The "Heat and Cold" bearing trick
05:48 - Pressing the main bearings into the big casing
10:37 - Installing snap rings and oil seals
14:37 - Rebuilding the Cush Drive (Drilling rivets)
17:46 - Inspecting broken springs
22:04 - Ultrasonic cleaning the gear components
23:19 - Installing the new PX200 spring kit
26:22 - Riveting the cush drive back together
28:13 - Pressing the Christmas Tree (Primary Drive) bearing
29:46 - DIY Clutch compression tool and teardown
36:05 - Rebuilding the clutch with new plates
45:57 - Summary and what's next for Project Vespa
#VespaRestoration #MotorcycleDIY #ScooterLife #GarageBuild #PiaggioVespa #EngineRebuild #VintageScooter #ProjectVespa #MechanicTips #OldGuyFunGarage #TwoStroke #WorkshopProject #DIYMechanic