Vespa LX Series User Manual

- Check there is no wear on the cam shaft retaining
plate and its associated groove on the cam shaft.
- If any of the above dimensions are outside the
specified limits, or there are signs of excessive
wear, replace the defective components with new
ones.
Characteristic
Maximum axial clearance admitted
0.42 mm
- Check there are no signs of wear on the auto-
matic valve-lifter cam, or the end-of stroke roller,
or the rubber buffer on the automatic valve-lifter
retaining cover.
- Check that the valve lifting spring has not yielded.
- Replace any defective or worn components.
- Check there are no signs of scoring or wear on
the rocking lever bolt.
Check there are no signs of wear on the pad from
contact with the cam and on the jointed adjustment
plate.
- Measure the internal diameter of each rocking
lever.
-Check that the elastic washer dedicated to the
axle clearance of the rocking levers is not worn. -
In case of anomalies, replace the damaged com-
ponents.
Characteristic
Minimum diameter permitted
Ø 11.970 mm
Maximum diameter admitted
Ø 12.030 mm
Refitting the head and timing system components
- Fit the timing chain guide slider.
- Insert the head and cylinder alignment dowels, fit the head gasket and the head on the cylinder.
Vespa LX 125 - 150 i.e. Engine
ENG - 125

Vespa LX Series Specifications

General

Brand	Vespa
Model	LX Series
Category	Scooter
Language	English