Hi all, I have a trike with a Fiat 126 rear end, motor, transmission, axles, wheels and all. It was constructed about 20 years ago, and I have recently bought it and am restoring it to be rideable. I have the motor ticking over quite nicely, however unsure of the gear change and have 3...
The only way that I know of getting around the problem is to fit the complete hub set, front and rear, off a MK2 126. (NOTE---NOT the 595cc Mk 1 models, they used the same 190pcd wheel bolt pattern as the 500)This is not a difficult job as on the rear the 126 hubs are a a straight swap with the 500 units.
Hi everyone. First post here. My 126 AC has an annoying buzz that goes throughout the cabin. It's quite loud and rev related. The car doesn't have to be moving. It occurs during higher revs and just makes the car unpleasant to drive. I've tried disconnecting the alternator/fan, no joy. Still...
Has anyone modified a 126 650 flywheel reduced the weight or is the standard fine for a lightly modified engine. I am looking for a flywheel if anyone has one please.
There was a post in the Fiat 126 (similar engine to the 500) section on this forum a while ago from a member in California who was having difficulty in registering an imported 126 due to "emissions requirements".
When adjusting the tappets on the 500 (or 126) engine you use the "5 system"---when one valve is fully depressed, you adjust the valve that adds up to '5'. To wit---if number 1 valve is depressed, adjust number 4 (4+1 = 5).