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Dave,
Cleaned up that old flywheel, cut an opening in it. Painted it black, marked TDC and timing mark.
It works great. A lot easier on the back! Getting some new points this week.

I have also made a tool to hold the flywheel in place in order to get the nut off and back on. I have attached 2 pictures. It either pushes or pulls on the foot peg as needed. It's made using some square fence tubing, an angle bracket and a bolt and nut. No welding. Works great too.

Bill

Thanks Dave,
Got it! I will let you know how my experiment goes.
You should have my check.
Bill

It's hard to believe that this all started back in July. I made (let?) myself take every part off of the bike and clean (lots of oven cleaner!) and buff (where needed). The only things that I painted was the handlebars and the air cleaner cover. I have used rust converter for the rusty parts. I repaired a large tear on the back of the seat (I think it looks great), put on a used tire and tube on the front wheel. I will have to get a new tire for the back. Then there was the clutch, boy am I glad that I found the POG site! Couldn't have done it without all of your help.

Hope you all have a great day!
Bill

Dave, Daniel, Paul,
 After over 40 years, she runs again!! I can't tell you how excited I am!!!
Dave, I reset the points and re-adjusted the timing.
Hooked up an old rotor tiller gas tank with some fresh gas.
She started on the third kick.

I put it in gear (with the front tire up against the wall) and the clutch works great!

I can't thank all of you enough for your help.

I tried to attach more pictures, buy can't seem to make it work.Not a valid attachment ID.   

Thanks Dave,
Headed out now to work on her. I will reset the points and see if that helps.
I think that you are on to something about them being worn. I will oil the pad.
Where is the best place to buy a new set of points and condenser?
Let me know the cost of shipping on the flywheel. I have your address and will send you a check, if that will be O.K.
Bill

Hi Dave,
Yes I got the flywheel off! I put the nut back on the shaft with the top of the nut even with the top of the threads. I used vice grips on the puller and wedged them under the foot peg. Then used a breaker bar gently but firmly and it finial popped off. I had a heck of a time getting the screws out that hold the stator in. I replaced them with stainless steel ones. Do they use lock-tight on them? Trying to set the timing, but with the stator turned all the way clockwise, the points open way before the m mark on the flywheel. It has fired up using the starter fluid. I am now going to mount a small gas tank and try to get it started on gas. I would love to have the flywheel, so I can experiment with it. I have your address and can send the shipping cost to you. Oh, I have a question on the points. Is there some type of lube put on the fabric wiper? I'm done for the night, we have friends coming for dinner.

Really appreciate everyone's help,
Bill

Thank you, Dan,

I put in a new plug. Still wouldn't start. Checked the timing and it is way off. Tried to set the timing. The screws holding the stator were like they were glued or welded in! I stripped the head on one of them. I just used a pair of needle nose vice grips and finally got it out. I used an impact screw remover and got the other two loosened. Did they use some loc-tight on them?

 Also, I want to find a flywheel that is no longer usable, so I can cut it apart and use the center with the lobe to set the breakers without mine being installed. This has been really hard on the Back, trying to work through the small slots.

Headed to the local Hardware Store to try and find a new screw.
Found a small gas tank, yesterday,to use as a temporary fuel supply.
We are getting there!

Thank you for your help,
Bill

Well, I used some starter fluid, but it would not fire.
I have spark at the spark plug.
I'm now trying to get the flywheel off, so I can check the points.
I'm using my old puller, but it doesn't want to budge. Back in the 70's. I used to pull the flywheel off every week when I raced the Bike.
So far, I have tried to tap around the flywheel with a plastic hammer,
tap the bolt on the puller (don't want to hit it hard enough to cause problems with the crank shaft).
Applied heat around the center of the flywheel and used some rust buster. Any ideas?

On the temporary fuel tank, I have used a metal tank off of a rototiller to run my 1963 Chevy truck.
It's a great idea.
I bought a gallon of gas last week. It finally got to under $6.00 here in California!
When it fires up with a shot of starter fluid, I will try some gas.

Thanks foe everyone's help,
Bill

Hi Dave,
 I just finished sealing the tank. (I used the POR-15.) I decided to just use wax on the tank, instead of a clear coat, to protect the original finish. Everything is back together!
I'm ready to start it up! I've been doing research on whether or not I can use starter fluid. The can that I have says that it has oil in it. Any ideas? I want to hear it fire up before putting fuel into the tank. I'll be sending a picture soon.

Bill

Hi Dave,
I have the parts!!
I'm waiting for the screw and cable adjuster.
Putting the clutch back in today, if I can take the heat in my old garage.
We are at 104 right now!
I am putting medium Loctite on the ends of the screws.
Can't wait to get it running again.
Thanks for all of your help.
Bill

Thank you, Dave! Let me know how much to ship, so I can send the fee to you.
Ordering the other parts right now. This means a lot to me to have the original parts on my Sachs.
I will let you know when I get it running!
Bill

Hi Dave,

You were right about the clutch being stuck together. They were a mess. I have it all cleaned up and have a clutch
hub coming, so that I can reassemble it. I would love to have the lever and perch. I looked on Alan's site and think I need to get the parts D and E at the top of the page? At 77 years old, I don't plan on doing any completive racing! My mailing address is P.O. Box 956 Colfax, CA 95713. Please let me know the amount that I owe you and I will send it to you. Thanks again for your interest and help. Loved the picture of your Sachs!
Bill

Thank you, Dave,
I think you are on to something. I shortened the cable (too short) but I now know that the clutch should disengage. The arm that the cable pulls up in the clutch housing goes almost to the top of its ark. It should put plenty of pressure on the clutch.
It still doesn't disengage.

I will now take out the clutch (very carefully) and clean it.

Thank you again for your help and let me know if you have the right clutch lever and perch.
Bill

Thank you, Dave,
I have attached a picture of the front brake lever assembly.
The aftermarket clutch lever that I tried to use does not pull the clutch cable far enough to release the clutch.
The perch is smaller. (Shorter?) than the original. The original levers are smooth. Also, the adjuster, screws into the perch.
Thank you for helping me with this. I rode Motocross and Enduros in the early 70's on this Bike.
Bill

I am in need of a clutch control arm and perch for my 1969 Penton/Sachs Motocross with 7/8" handlebars.
Does anyone have one for sale or know where I can look for one? Thanks