Classic Moped Spares: Haynes Mobylette Manual Engine, Clutch Relay and Gearbox Chapter 1

The Haynes Mobylette Owners Workshop Manual covers the Engine, Clutch Relay and Gearbox in Chapter 1

Haynes Mobylette Manual Full of Mistakes? The truth!

Before I cover this section I have to say what a shame it was for me to hear about someone spreading rumors on the internet the Haynes Mobylette manual were full of faults. Appears to be a couple of individuals hiding their identities without any clear factual evidence.

As yet there has been no reports to me of actual mistakes since the manuals were reproduced two years ago. I can only assume that sad as it is those spreading rumors may have ulterior motives, perhaps they don't want Mobylettes restored to increase the values of theirs who knows and I guess who cares? Just make your own mind up!

If you have ever used the manual then you will be aware of the benefits. No publication can be perfect so if you do know of any major mistakes in the manual please let me know. I can then help anyone who purchases a copy as the publication was fully intended to help Mobylette Enthusiasts with their machines. I also supply spare parts and other manuals which when used together with the Mobylette Manual are extremely informative.

If you would like to support publishers and sellers such as myself, please do not support those spreading rumors. I am not interested in being contacted about rumors I have already wasted 3 sentences on it however if you do genuinely find faults in the manual then let me know so I can help others. There is not a publisher in the world who at some time has not made a mistake or made update copies.

There is a limited number of copies of these manuals so please make your own mind up and don't lose the opportunity to buy a copy before I sell out!!!

Back to the Real World:-

Chapter 1 Engine, clutch and relay gearbox

This section is from page 12 to 50, all on large A4 size pages with clear diagrams. There are large 134 photographs in this section!! I cannot really give this section justice as it really is quite large!!

Some of the diagrams are new schematics of the engine breakdown

Other diagrams include 134 detailed photographs of a moped which has been stripped down. By using a real moped which has real signs of wear Haynes goes through the process thoroughly.

This section is so large even writing down the contents would take some time as there are no less than 39 subsections!

Specifications - this is very useful information on the Commuter, Cady, Majorette, Majormatic, Minor Major, Mon 50, Duomatic.

General Description - If you want to know more about the history of the Mobylette range of engines there is a nice little summary here ranging from 1965 and discussing the three major types of engine. Useful if you wish to know why some Mobylette Mopeds go faster than others.

Operations requiring engine to be kept in or removed from the frame

Removing the engine unit from the frame - No less than 19 pictures are included here with the advice on how to take the engine out safely from the frame.

Removing the relay box from the frame - This is for those special models!

Dismantling the Engine Unit - There are then sections covering

removal of the exhaust, carburettor, cylinder head, barrel and piston. removing the dimoby clutch, variator and flywheel magneto.
seperating the crankcases
removing small, main bearings and oil seals
dismantling the relay box

Examination of Parts - Easy to take things apart, but the good thing with the Manual is it then informs you about examining the parts and how to replace or renovate.

Decarbonising Engine - Information on how to decarbonise the cylinder head

Reassembly of Engine - Again easy to take apart, extremely useful information on how to put back together

Further areas cover:-