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I appreciate everyone's feedback on the standard kick shaft seal installation of 1 o-ring and the PVC spacer.

Thanks!

Larry

Thanks again for all the suggestions.  I checked the run out and got it to .002". The plates are sintered copper so I will be looking after the ISDTRR to replace them with the fiber ones (if I can find them). Also filled the transmission with ATF Type F.  

Have a few more tasks to do before I can run it this weekend.

I really appreciate the tips.  I have printed them out and they are now is a clear plastic sleeve in my shop manual.

Larry

I appreciate the suggestions and will definitely give them a try.  I have a dial indicator that mounts to a modified set of vise grips and that should do the trick nicely.

Thanks again for the replys.

Larry Volenec

Thanks Dave!  I emailed you offline.

Larry

Dane and Ted,

I appreciate your feedback.  Makes sense about torque based on the grade of the material and the size of the fastener.  Interesting about the Honda fork torque.

Thanks again.

Larry

Dane,

Thank you very much for your time and sharing the information on the wiring. The wire color change makes sense. I appreciate your insite to the practical application of how the Penton Team handled the light wiring.

Thanks again.

Larry Volenec

Thanks everyone for the suggestions and ideas.

Larry Volenec
Daytona Beach, FL

Gary,

I am interested in the speedo mounting bracket, even if it has a crack.  Will email you off list to discuss price and shipping.

Thanks for your help!

Larry Volenec
Daytona Beach, FL

Paul,

I am so glad the enduro kit went to great home and use.  What a super way to show the history and tell the Penton story.  

I was primarily looking for the complete speedometer bracket 51.12.030.000 and the speedometer drive 52.09.052.000 for a 74 Hare Scrambler.  Dr. 2Stroke has the parts but recommended that I try to get them in the US since shipping is expensive.

I will put a wanted post out later in the week for those items in case anyone in the group has them and is willing to sell them.  They will go to a good home and be lovingly cared for!

Thanks for the update on the enduro kit.
       
Larry Volenec
Daytona Beach, FL

So who was the lucky purchaser of the enduro kit?

I am very jealous!  Enjoy....

Larry Volenec
Daytona Beach, FL

Rod,

Thanks for the post.  We will see if that individual replies.

Thanks again.

Larry

Jon,

Thanks for the reminder about the Lectron pushing me into the Historic class. My plan is to lay the shocks down and run in the later class since my participation in the ISDTRR is to finish, have fun, and enjoy the camaraderie.

Thanks for the post!

Larry

Starting to get a leak on the kick shaft seal that I would like to address.  Currently, there are two o-rings and a PVC spacer in place.  The Parts Manual shows a single seal that has a square cross section and says the shifter shaft and kick shaft both use the same seal.  Shafts are different diameters so this must be a misprint for the 250.

Looking for the following:
1. Source for the original style seal for the kick shaft and part number (I believe Al is selling the o-rings).
2. Dimensions for the PVC spacer (ID, OD, width) and any special counter bore information.
3. If original style seal is not available, what is the best substitute (part info and source appreciated).

Thanks in advance for your posts.

Larry Volenec
Daytona Beach, FL

I have been reading all the previous posts on clutches and the actuator mechanism and the Penton Shop Manual in an effort to try to resolve a clutch drag problem (clutch will not fully disengaged then clutch lever pulled in) prior to the ISDTRR in Tulsa on a 1974.5 Penton 250 Hare Scrambler.

The clutch actuator arm had a bad wobble, so I purchased the kit from Al and rebuilt the actuator mechanism.  I installed the new domed end replacement rod, the new 6mm ball, the existing second rod, and then the actuator mechanism.   I am trying to measure the distance "0" from the inside curve of the actuator arm to the engine to see if it is now in spec and if not, to determine if I need to add a ball and cut down the rod.  

The picture in the manual is a little confusing on where the measurement is taken on engine side and there appear to be three possibilities (tough to describe in words to please bear with me).

1. The flat area on the actuator mechanism just above the top stud, washer, and nut which attaches the actuator mechanism to the engine case.

2. The raised edge of case at the top of the case where the edge around the a full magneto cover comes in contact with the engine case.

3. The flat area on the engine case between the mounting pad for the actuator arm and the raised edge of the case at the top of the engine where the edge around the magneto cover comes in contact with the engine case.

Thanks in advance for any and all help provided!

Larry Volenec
Daytona Beach, FL
[email protected]

Was interested in buying or borrowing a copy of the 2004 ISDTRR Zink
Ranch DVD that Smith Production put together. Emailed Smith Production
and they did not have any left!

Would like to buy or will pay to rent. You are welcome to email me
offline to discuss.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Larry Volenec
Daytona Beach, FL
[email protected]