Doug, though we've never met I hope you're back in the saddle again real soon. Our prayers are with you.
Todd
Todd
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Penton Talk / Tank Mung????
January 26, 2003, 12:32:36 AM
Russ,
I had great luck cleaning out a rusty steel tank using 2 cartons of Daisy BB's and about 8 ounces of Naval Jelly. I had to keep shaking and turning it until my arms nearly fell off but the tank was shiny inside when I finished. I rinsed it out with hot soapy water followed by clean water followed by a pint of rubbing alcohol to absorb most of the remaining moisture. It served me well for 17 years - never a problem with more rust, flaking, or clogging the fine filter screen built into the petcock. You could try the BB's in your fiberglass tank and use a fiberglass-friendly solvent in place of the Navel Jelly. Maybe one of the new citrus-based degreasers would dissolve that spooge in your tank. The BB's did a good job of getting in the smaller areas of my steel tank, and I'm sure they wouldn't harm fiberglass. Don't forget to remove the petcock and plug the hole!
Todd
I had great luck cleaning out a rusty steel tank using 2 cartons of Daisy BB's and about 8 ounces of Naval Jelly. I had to keep shaking and turning it until my arms nearly fell off but the tank was shiny inside when I finished. I rinsed it out with hot soapy water followed by clean water followed by a pint of rubbing alcohol to absorb most of the remaining moisture. It served me well for 17 years - never a problem with more rust, flaking, or clogging the fine filter screen built into the petcock. You could try the BB's in your fiberglass tank and use a fiberglass-friendly solvent in place of the Navel Jelly. Maybe one of the new citrus-based degreasers would dissolve that spooge in your tank. The BB's did a good job of getting in the smaller areas of my steel tank, and I'm sure they wouldn't harm fiberglass. Don't forget to remove the petcock and plug the hole!
Todd
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Penton Talk / 75Penton250 New Member Intro
January 24, 2003, 10:50:52 PM
Thank you all for the warm welcome, suggestions, and offers to help. I contacted Al Buehner who's sending me the owners manual and parts list for my bike. Right now I feel like a termite in a lumberyard - where do I start? I think I'll wait for the manuals before I do anything too involved. Perhaps just some cleaning and inspection are in order first. Thanks again!
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Penton Talk / Great Penton Manuals
February 07, 2003, 11:44:28 PM
I just received the Penton service and parts manuals from Al Buehner. They have a wealth of info and are really well done. I highly recommend them, especially for those of us who are Penton "challenged". Al, thanks for the manuals and the fast shipping!
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Penton Talk / 75Penton250 New Member Intro
January 24, 2003, 02:08:47 AM
Hello fellow POGers! Just want to introduce myself as a new member. My name's Todd and I have a lone Penton - a '75 250 kit bike. Pentons seem scarce in So. Cal. so I just went with what I could find. It's a little weathered but mostly complete, including a little compression & a trace of spark! I've enjoyed working on the old bikes almost as much as riding them so I'm happy! I'd like to first make it a good rider then a good looker. Having been away from the sport for many years might make this project more challenging than initially planned but that's fine with me. I figured joining up with you guys would offset that little handicap! The POG website has already been real helpful and I look forward to giving something back. Thanks!
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