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by Phil Ranucci
Sat Jul 12, 2014 11:00 pm
Forum: Electrical & Gauges Shop
Topic: Darmah battery
Replies: 1
Views: 4525

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: 14141

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 timin...
by Phil Ranucci
Mon Jul 07, 2014 8:44 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission Shop
Topic: Waking up a Darmah
Replies: 6
Views: 14141

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 engin...
by Phil Ranucci
Thu Jul 03, 2014 11:02 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: Hello from SoCal
Replies: 1
Views: 4289

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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