How to; Lambretta main bearing and seal plate fitting.

In this little video I show you that the MB Scooters crankshaft tool isn`t just for removing your crankshaft!
The now come with 2 spacers for removing and fitting the main crankshaft bearing.
Pretty neat I think.
A little disclaimer, I am unfortunately (hint,hint) not endorsed by MB Scooters. All the stuff I use from these guys is paid for out of my own pocket. (or in the case of the parts fitted here, Steve`s tight arsed pocket, haha)

[@trevordrummond5242]

Thanks for the great vids. Bearing in freezer and just rewatched before I start. Keep the vids coming really helpful and informative

[@kickbackgarage]

Remember to greese the halite washer, I forgot to show it.

[@daffy1380]

Cheers these vids are really really useful

[@kickbackgarage]

Glad to hear!

[@georgeyboyhowe1685]

keep em coming atb pete

[@kickbackgarage]

Cheers mate.

[@user-pn2hn5vk3p]

Hi Rob Do you recommended placing the Drive Side Bearing in the freezer before fitting?

[@kickbackgarage]

Yes, always

[@bianchetfam7960]

Hi, really helpful. But how do you know how far the main bearing needs to go in. Do you screw in until flush with the casing ? Thansk

[@kickbackgarage]

You can see if the bearing is fully home by simply flipping the engine over and see if it is flush against the case.

[@bianchetfam7960]

@@kickbackgarage Thanks

[@menditman2004]

Hi 7:00 so the spring side of the seal should face inside the crank housing not towards the drive side? You did that bit a be quick😂 great useful videos🙂👍

[@kickbackgarage]

Spring towards pressure. So lip towards crankshaft. 😎

[@bianchetfam7960]

Do i need to pack the main bearing with high melting point grease? Thanks

[@kickbackgarage]

No. Only flywheel bearing. Main bearing is lubricated from gearbox oil.

[@bianchetfam7960]

@@kickbackgarage Thanks

[@exsoulagent]

Rob, do you not smear grease/ silicone on the halite seal in place ?

[@kickbackgarage]

I've always just used grease.

[@kickbackgarage]

Replied a bit quick, yes. A smear of grease, same as on sidecase gasket. I edited that out because I started waffling too much. I'm hoping those who follow my stuff are reading stickies too. 😀

[@exsoulagent]

Kickback Garage no it’s good too waffle 😆

[@kickbackgarage]

@@exsoulagent I`m trying my hardest to keep the vids around 15 minutes, so I normally have to edit away about 45 minutes.... hahaha I`m not kidding!

[@johanakermyr1437]

Or maybe I'm just half blind or daft.
Sorry.

[@kickbackgarage]

Yes it did have early type engine mounts, now fitted BGM long mounts.

[@johanakermyr1437]

Kool, sounds sensible.
Thanx for your great vids, keep up the good work!

[@kickbackgarage]

Thanks.