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by Phil Ranucci
Sat Jul 12, 2014 11:00 pm
Forum: Electrical & Gauges Shop
Topic: Darmah battery
Replies: 1
Views: 5252

Darmah battery

What's the choice nowadays for an electric start '78 Darmah? It used to be a B68, but is there something smaller and lighter?
Thanks.
by Phil Ranucci
Sat Jul 12, 2014 10:53 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission Shop
Topic: Waking up a Darmah
Replies: 6
Views: 17841

Re: Waking up a Darmah

Thanks for the replies. Kroil is a "creeping" oil that is supposed to be able to free up light corrosion. The oil will be dumped before anything else is done. I think that pulling the heads might be beyond my abilities, but I'll check the shop manual. I'd be worried about getting the timing wrong ...
by Phil Ranucci
Mon Jul 07, 2014 8:44 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission Shop
Topic: Waking up a Darmah
Replies: 6
Views: 17841

Waking up a Darmah

First post here. I'm going to try and get my '78 Darmah running this summer. It's been sitting for 15 years, and I need some advice on where to start. I'll be coating the tank and rebuilding the carbs. What to do about the engine? I won't try starting it or even kicking it over. Obviously, the ...
by Phil Ranucci
Thu Jul 03, 2014 11:02 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: Hello from SoCal
Replies: 1
Views: 5126

Hello from SoCal

Getting ready to revive my '78 black/gold Darmah. It's been parked for about 15 years. Lots to replace and clean up before it moves again. I figured I'd join to get some tips and advice to do this right. I've spent some time searching the forums and have gotten a few ideas about how to proceed. I'll ...

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