1968 Moto Guzzi swing arm play

[Eddie G]

Anybody know whats involved in taking care of a slighly loose side to side play in a 1968 v700 swing arm?

[spajohn]

Anybody know whats involved in taking care of a slighly loose side to side play in a 1968 v700 swing arm?

Eddie--
There is a big acorn nut on the outside of each side of the swing arm, if you take that off you'll find a pivot pin adjustment that has 2 holes and requires a pin wrench to move. They're usually rusted in place and require a bit of patience and a lot of penetrating oil, they're a fine thread. They should be snugged down evenly and backed off a hair when everything's freed up.
As I recall, the bearings behind them have to be pulled out rather than driven out from the back, which may be a challenge.
If you don't know about this site already, you should go here and all your questions will be answered.

http://www.thisoldtractor.com/gtbender/moto_guzzi_loopframe_frame.htm#gtb_swing_arm_bearing_cross-references

You should also download the workshop manual here if you haven't already.

http://www.thisoldtractor.com/gtbender/moto_guzzi_loopframe_downloads.htm

I have a tool I made for the pivot pin adjustment that I can lend to you, let me know.


John Prusnek
AMCA# 2430

[Eddie G]

Thanks John, I've been to the site & downloaded the manual just haven't had time to go through it due to work & building the topend on my chief. I thought that there was some adjustmentbut was not sure. This is my first Guzzi so i will be learning about it

[LouieMCman]

Eddie, I'm sorry to tell you that your Guzzi is trashed beyond repair and that I will come a take it off your hands for a minimal price. Let me know when I can come pick it up, thanks.

I've always wanted an early Guzzi, good luck with yours.........