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While I wait for parts for P401 Vespacar Deluxe here's some photos from the factory in Mauripur, Pakistan where Raja Autocars Ltd. and Piaggio produced these Vespacars. Factory opened in 1979 and closed in 2008 - Ken IMG_3007.jpg IMG_2996.jpg IMG_3020.jpg IMG_3014.jpg IMG_3011.jpg IMG_3001.jpg Look...

I need a NOS Ape P401 stator assembly 6v 7wire 102697. I have a short in the one coil and looking for a replacement - Ken Ho bisogno di un gruppo statore NOS Ape P401 6v 7wire 102697. Ho un cortocircuito in una bobina e cerco un ricambio IMG_2913 102697.jpg IMG_2914 102697.jpg ^&$ IMG_2575 - Co...

P401 Vespacar DeLuxe Pakistan

P401 Vespacar DeLuxe Pakistan - pianale from a P501 (shortened) - Ken

P401 Vespacar DeLuxe Pakistan - subframe for the pianale - Ken
spare tire box between the frame rails will be accessed through pianale engine hatch

P401 Vespacar from Pakistan - finishing touches - Ken

Had the carrozzeria modify a P501 cassone to fit one of my P401 Vespacar Deluxe from Pakistan, Kept the width the same but now 4' long. Off to have it sandblasted and primed tomorrow then back for painting after some minor repairs to holes. Ken La carrozzeria ha modificato un cassone P501 per adatt...

Lots of Parts from a Series 1 MP motor fit an Ape 175 motor. Restoring these P401's with a P501 motor handy makes for good comparisons. Piaggio continued using lots of parts when updating models of Ape. "If it works keep using it". New car manufacturers could learn a thing or two from Pia...

Use the hose that fits the tightest on the nipples of the pump and reservoir and use clamps to prevent seepage - Ken

[bUse whatever hose fits but make sure it's suitable for brake fluid. Doesn't hurt if you also snug it up with a clamp, both ends. Brake fluid does nasty things to an Ape floor.][/b] Utilizzare qualsiasi tubo adatto, ma assicurarsi che sia adatto al liquido dei freni. Non fa male se lo fissi anche c...

Have a look at the photo, it explains what to do - Ken

Kit has 28 ball bearings and they all fit. If not, you don''t have the correct size ball bearings - Ken ^&$ steering column (12).jpg Second picture shows upper steering column bearings in place for P501 steering column (13).jpg Bearing kit contains upper and lower ball bearings, and there are n...

Actuating pad for Ape 175 motor is identical to the one in Series ll P501 (post May 1982) part number 222488. Will save you looking for an original part. P401 Vespacar DeLuxe Pakistan that was assembled there and they used their own markings. Castings were made in Italy - Ken ^&$ IMG_2469.jpg I...

Instructions from the manual and a photo showing TDC on the motor before you start. When finished the bolt holding the distributor should be in the center of the slide - Ken