Air Box Question

Started by Michael Hickey, January 19, 2011, 05:32:54 PM

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Michael Hickey

January 19, 2011, 05:32:54 PM
I am getting ready to put the air box in my Hare Scrambler--that was apart when I got it. Should I put thick rubber washers between the air box and the frame or should the box butt up to the frame?

Thanks,
Michael
Michael Hickey

1972 Bultaco Pursang 250
1972 CZ 250
1972 Husqvarna 450WR
1974 Montesa Cappra 250
1974 Rickman/Montesa 250
1974 Ossa Phantom
1974 Suzuki TM400 (basket case)
1976 Penton 250
1981 Cam Am 250 MX6-B

tomale

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January 19, 2011, 05:44:21 PM
yes you do want to put thick rubber washers between the airbox and the frame. AL has them in packets and I use them on all of my project bikes.. they are very nice.

Thom Green,Still crazy after all these years!
76' 250 MC5 (orginal owner)
74'250 hare scrambler (project)
74' 1/2 440 maico
78' 440 maico
72' cr125 Husky (project)
74' TM125 suzuki
93' RMx 250 suzuki

Thom Green,Still crazy after all these years!
74\\\' 1/2 440 maico
70\\\' 400 maico (project)
93\\\' RMx 250 suzuki
2004 Suzuki DL1000
1988 Honda Gl 1500
2009 KTM 400 XC-W

Michael Hickey

#2
January 19, 2011, 05:47:43 PM
Thanks for the quick response. I have already purchased the packet from Al.

More questions to come as I try to put the bike together.

Michael
Michael Hickey

1972 Bultaco Pursang 250
1972 CZ 250
1972 Husqvarna 450WR
1974 Montesa Cappra 250
1974 Rickman/Montesa 250
1974 Ossa Phantom
1974 Suzuki TM400 (basket case)
1976 Penton 250
1981 Cam Am 250 MX6-B

Paul Danik

#3
January 19, 2011, 05:57:22 PM
Michael,

  Are you going to race and ride your bike, or is it mostly for show.

Paul

Michael Hickey

#4
January 19, 2011, 06:18:38 PM
It is going to be a rider.
Michael Hickey

1972 Bultaco Pursang 250
1972 CZ 250
1972 Husqvarna 450WR
1974 Montesa Cappra 250
1974 Rickman/Montesa 250
1974 Ossa Phantom
1974 Suzuki TM400 (basket case)
1976 Penton 250
1981 Cam Am 250 MX6-B

joe novak

#5
January 19, 2011, 07:55:05 PM
Michael,   Not all of the Penton air boxes are the same, so this might not apply to yours...  There is a hole on the right side near the chain for a screw to be inserted.  It may have been for a number plate, or just another Penton gusset for the air box.   The point is, be sure that there is no way any dirt or water can get into the air box.  I have many times seen this hole open without a bolt in it.   Joe.

Paul Danik

#6
January 19, 2011, 08:10:45 PM
Michael,

   My recommendation is for you to take plenty of time and make sure that the airbox is seated properly at the top against the frame, as well as to be very, very observant of how every retainer bolt threads into the airbox as they extend into the inside of it. Where the airbox seals against the frame at the top of the airbox is very important to get sealed properly.

   I used to spend more time than you would ever believe putting in my airbox, and once it was in properly I would never, never loosen it to make putting the pipe in easier. Getting the airbox leak proof will really help you to get a long life out of your engine.

Just my opinion and I hope it helps.

Paul
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