Reply To: jerky drive

[BernieParticipant]

Bob,

I shall measure my “play” tomorrow and revert but, in the meantime, I have had another thought about the jerky ride.  I recently drove a friend’s Légère which was acting much as you describe, creating a very uncomfortable ride.  It transpired that the timing had shifted and was much too far advanced.  After 2 days of slipping the clutch and keeping the revs high in an effort to reduce the lurching, normality was achieved by simply retarding the timing – quite a lot.  Might just be worth checking that out?

Bibax – My understanding is that, in view of the high torque generated by the 6 engine, the Bibax was incorporated to minimse shock to the clutch and gearbox particularly when pulling away from a standstill. It would therefore seem less important when driving normally.

Thanks for confirming that, like the 4 cylinder models, the non-Bibax shafts are not just a simple fit.

B…..

• This reply was modified 2 years, 12 months ago by Bernie.