seadogtypeBadger Posted October 1, 2020 Report Share Posted October 1, 2020 Hi Have just bought a montesa cota 348/349 ?? can anyone out there help identify what ive got before I go looking for parts, chassis and engine numbers match 51M24661, the frame appears to split and has a sump guard at the bottom and has been painted white (badly) should this be black not seen a white one??. Hopefully I have managed to load a couple of pics. All replys gratefully recieved. Cheers Seadogtypebadger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barnesy Posted October 1, 2020 Report Share Posted October 1, 2020 Looks to me like you've got a 349/4 or series 4 the last of the 349's. The frame should be grey, the only thing that dosent look original is the swinging arm that should have a kink in it. I hope that helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonboy883 Posted October 1, 2020 Report Share Posted October 1, 2020 (edited) Defo a 349, as said it should have a grey frame and matching grey mudguards, front and rear. the tank/seat unit should sit flush to the rear guard, is it the correct air box or is that not holding it up, it's just the image and not held down tightly? Edited October 1, 2020 by jonboy883 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadogtypeBadger Posted October 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2020 8 minutes ago, jonboy883 said: Defo a 349, as said it should have a grey frame and matching grey mudguards, front and rear. the tank/seat unit should sit flush to the rear guard, is it the correct air box or is that not holding it up, it's just the image and not held down tightly? Hi Thanks , tank just rested on for photo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadogtypeBadger Posted October 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2020 51 minutes ago, barnesy said: Looks to me like you've got a 349/4 or series 4 the last of the 349's. The frame should be grey, the only thing that dosent look original is the swinging arm that should have a kink in it. I hope that helps Thanks that helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadogtypeBadger Posted October 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2020 Hi again Two more pic, help , pretty sure there should be some kind of mounting plate between the two holes on the top of the frame and top of engine??? Also any idea of the year . Thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barnesy Posted October 1, 2020 Report Share Posted October 1, 2020 That's right there should be a triangular alloy bracket that connect's frame to head. I would think its an 83/84 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadogtypeBadger Posted October 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2020 Thanks a lot again , looks like I'd better make a shopping list Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonboy883 Posted October 2, 2020 Report Share Posted October 2, 2020 You may not be able to get a bracket, cardboard template and a friendly engineering firm to cut a nice alloy one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadogtypeBadger Posted October 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2020 One last question guys, for now , as the engine has chips in the black coating over the engine is there an engine paint / spray presumeably heat resistant out there I can touch it up/repaint or will it require stripping and redoing by a professional??? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr nosh Posted October 2, 2020 Report Share Posted October 2, 2020 (edited) When you have the engine in pieces, (oh, you were going to strip the engine and fit new seals all round, especially crankshaft seals weren't you), remove the paint and then respray as individual components - 2 x crankcase halves, magneto cover, clutch cover, head and barrel. https://www.frost.co.uk/high-temp-satin-black-barrel-paint-aerosol/ Trying to touch up all those bare areas will always look *****. Edited October 2, 2020 by dr nosh spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadogtypeBadger Posted October 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2020 16 hours ago, dr nosh said: When you have the engine in pieces, (oh, you were going to strip the engine and fit new seals all round, especially crankshaft seals weren't you), remove the paint and then respray as individual components - 2 x crankcase halves, magneto cover, clutch cover, head and barrel. https://www.frost.co.uk/high-temp-satin-black-barrel-paint-aerosol/ Trying to touch up all those bare areas will always look *****. Hi thanks for that ,a rebuild , thats what was in my mind, was told on purchase engine had been rebuilt , ha ha, may try to get going first, could be interesting but thats what we buy these toys for . Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadogtypeBadger Posted October 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2020 Hi guys again Montesa cota 349 Gearbox and clutch oils, Found out the quantities etc but can anyone tell me is there a trick how to check the levels without draining and refilling, put the required amount in and no sign in the filler hole/ no dipstick is it just guess work to top up or a complete change ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkieb Posted October 10, 2020 Report Share Posted October 10, 2020 I just put measured amounts in as per manual, no level plugs. But there is a tiny breather hole ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadogtypeBadger Posted March 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2021 Hi After much messing about with the above have it all thrown together before total strip down , want a quick ride , clutch not realeasing, been playing with it what seems like ages , have had the clutch cover off and operate clutch the plates appear free , fitted larger plunger but none of this has worked, . Operate the clutch arm fully still wont release. The clutch basket is partially behind the flywheel weight , guess this needs to come off to remove clutch basket,do i need pullers for this ,begining to get out of my comfort zone or should I have a good ride around with clutch pulled in, ( probem is finding a field ) Sorry about the waffle but its getting near to being left in shed and find something else , been told its not worth putting into garage , cost against value. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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