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I bought the bike for $250.  Of course it has changed a little bit.  Oh, and it came with a NOS front fender:D



Doesn't that front rim look out of place?

Mike bought the bike.  Glad a Pogger bought it and thanks to all who responded.

Bill

Here is the bike.  I went all out setting up the background.

No title, only bill of sale.

My MGA uses very similar split rivets.  Try mossmotors.com and search PN 325-268.

Aluminum

Aluminum

Anyone have a code for a green steeltanker?  I found the Limco 79835 but my paint shop is PPG and they gave a blank look when I asked.  They offered their paint books or a computer match but a real code would be better.

Do a google search for 'electrolysis' and 'rust'.  It works.

OK, how early were these bikes and how can you tell?  I assume setting the magnesium on fire is not a good way to tell.  Knowing my luck they probably stopped at V1345.

Bill

Kept cleaning the carb with solvent and air. Pulled the jets and soaked them, blew out passages, etc.  Must have had the carb off a dozen times.  Each time it got a bit better. Also I think running the bike with my hand choking the intake and running gas through it was a big help.  Finally it was a 1 kick bike, even cold.  I couldn't believe it.

Now that the bike is officially a runner I will be ordering a bunch of stuff for the big finish.  I'll add the crank seals to the list.  Thanks for the advice.

Bill

I kept cleaning and blowing air through the carb and the bike seemed to be responding.  Finally today I got it going.  The net result is I woke up a Penton owner and I am now a Penton rider:D

Success--- sort of.

I managed to get the bike running but it is way too lean.  I can keep it going by placing my hand over the carb throat.  As the bike warms it seems to get better but it is not good and will not idle.  I guess my next step is to replace the crank seals.  Anything else I need/should  do while I'm tearing into the motor?

New piston.  100 psi on compression, is that OK.  The exhaust is clear.  I'm off to radio shack to get the makings of an ignition buzzer to check the timing.  Is the 1.75 turns on the carb a good starting point?