Montesa 349 Help

[wobbler]

I need some help regarding the following for a 349 "white tank" Montesa.

1 - I need a fuel filler cap .

2 - Clutch and gearbox filler plastic tops (Threaded) and i presume the clutch filler is on the outside with the gearbox filler nearer the centre of the engine.

Amounts for Fork oil,Gearbox oil and Clutch.

It also has a Crankcase/chainguide protector that the chain tensioner fits onto, this is damaged and I wondered if there were any after market options available.

Is there a standard spacer to replace the old speedo mechanism or will it need to be specially machined.

Sorry if some of these are a bit vague.

i would appreciate any help or advice.

Thanks in advance

WOBBLER

Edited April 14, 2008 by Wobbler

[woody]

You will struggle for 'off the shelf' parts for Montesas but with a bit of hunting around you should turn up the parts you need.

There isn't a one-off specialist for old Montesas but Bultaco UK's offshoot, In-Motion, are starting to stock and accumulate parts for other brands so they are worth a try for used parts. Sandifords I think, have sold all or most of their old stock of parts to a guy in America so doubtful they will have anything now but you may as well try them if you haven't already. Jeff Bungay at Mainly Spanish is no longer trading I believe due to ill-health and his stock has been sold on to someone who specialises in Ossas - Marlimar - but I think In-motion will probably end up with the non Ossa stuff.

You could try Gordon Farley as they were Montesa dealers years ago, Steve Goode may also have some stuff. Wakefield offroad also break bikes and have used parts.

As regards the actual parts;

Fuel filler cap may well be common to other models so try some of the breakers as well - Ellastone Offroad in Rochester 01889 590186, A&B Autos in Cheadle. Keep an eye on ebay as Mont stuff is regularly auctioned.

Clutch and gearbox filler caps as above. I'm not overly familiar with Montesas but if there are two filler caps then yes, clutch filler will be on outer clutch case, gearbox in the centre crankcases.

Forks - use about 180cc per leg of 10 weight as a starting point. Not sure of the quantity for clutch and gearbox but a Bultaco is 300cc of ATF in clutch and 600cc of light gear iol in gearbox - the Mont shouldn't be too far off these. Hve a look on Todotrial Classic website Todtrial classic as they have parts lists and spec sheets available for some bikes. It's option 10 on the left of the page when you get onto the site. The Montesa 349/4 has the same engine as yours and it may give quantities in the manual.

Chain guide/protector - as far as I know there aren't aftermarket parts but again, they may be common to the other models that had these fitted so again it is a case of trying the names mentioned above.

For a spacer you will probably have to get one made - unless a piece cut off some old Renthal bars will work.

Finally, if you look through some of the parts on ebay at the moment, either Ossa or Montesa and look for a seller called trickytrials, he has used parts for Montesas so it may be worth contacting him and asking wether he has the stuff you need.

For the telephone numbers of the dealers/breakers mentioned above, just google for them or use Yell.com as I don't have them to hand apart from Ellastone which I have imprinted on my mind...

Hope this is of help to you and good luck. Another old Mont saved from the scrap heap is worth the effort.

[jaan]

Hi Wobbler,

maybe it's worth to check these too:

Solomontesa

Iv

Edited April 15, 2008 by Jaan

[wobbler]

Thanks for the help.

I'm now well on he way to getting it all running again

VIVA MONTESA

Thanks again

Wobbler

[oldplugger]

Hi Wobbler (and the rest). As can be guessed from the name I am reliving my yoof and now have 3 Cota 348s in - respectively - mint, very good, and a bit of an interesting old dog/barn find. Obviously I am keen on restoring/riding and now trading bits and bobs...please PM for any wants/help. The last one is available as spares/repair, and I'm open to suggestions.

I had one of the first ones in 1976, had it for 3 years and have even found the original bars etc in the attic!

I found the original parts book/manual pdf on the net (much to my surprise) and lots of other good stuff. Anybody want the link pm me - don't pay money on ebay for a photocopy. (PS guessed the clutch/box/fork specs OK - no old-timers disease yet then..)

Now the questions - I want to V5 at least one, so need a speedo and cable - got 2 drives in good nick tho'.

Also, regarding the doggish one - why would somebody extend the top frame tube by exactly 1" - strengthen the headstock - add a spacer for the tank assembly - remove the factory sump protection and replace with a bolted alloy device? Not very pro, but still OKish..I haven't a clue..

Cheers guys n gals

[feetupfun]

For the doggish 348

Headstock "strengthen" may be a repair - they commonly failed there. There was a factory recall/mod to fit extra gusseting on early 348s.

Removal of tubes under engine - to increase ground clearance (just like a 349!!)

The extra 1" in the top frame tube is to steepen the steering head angle.