sitting o 36 years

[khelms]

I just recieved a 1966 175 dual twin ,its been in the family since new,well she been sittin in my cousins barn for 36 years,well I gave her a gunk job took her home sprayed it down with pb blaster ,first of all the top is frozen ,not a big problem,I been trying too get it in gear and it will not shift when I move the lever either way??,thinking something rusted off inside maybe a spring or something,any ideas would be helpful ,Thankyou Kevin H.

[Bridgestone Man]

Great to hear about your project, post some photos for us to see.

If you have any questions, ask.....

Sam Keys

[1966BS175]

Kevin your 175 sounds much like my 175,  I now have it running and doing a bit by bit restoration.  I am working on rear wheel, got a new rims and spokes from richard and now going to town.

[khelms]

I will post pics soon as I figure it out.

[reed]

Khelms
Good luck with your Bridgestone i love to hear a engine run that has been sitting for years!
Thanks
Steve.

[scrambler]

I would suggest a complete engine tear down. That way you can get a first hand look at what is going on in there. It also gives you a chance to get everything cleaned up. Nothing worse than getting the bike already to go and find out your seals are all leaking.

[khelms]

Finally broke the top end loose ,sprayed her down with PB Blaster,let it soak ,then marvels mystery oil ,6 days ,took my heads off ,used a harmonic balancer puller bolted too my cylinder studs pushed one piston down ,then the other ,back and forth,shes still tight,so I filled the  crank up with kero and mystery oil ,mixed,dumped more on the cylinders ,still does not shift,I must say this machine ran perfect when my Cuz ,parked it.

[oldschooler]

hey guys how do you post pics?? would like to share pics of my beast i just got today

[BS Mechanic]

The simplist way is to attach a picture to a post or reply.  When you click on "reply", down below the window where you type your message, you will see a line titled "Additional Optioins".  Click on that and you will see a line titled "Attach" and a button to browse for the pictures you wish to attach. 

With a bit more work you can also create a Gallery to post pictures to.

[old smokey]

also keep in mind depending upon the file size of the image and your internet connection speed you might have to wait a bit to see the finished post. The first couple of times I thought I did something wrong and later realized I hadn't waited long enough for it to process.

[oldschooler]

to BS mechanic and old smokey  thanks a bunch on the pic info will do that and try to post some pics of my beastie  loland fyi guys i am looking for a set of side covers l/r for a dt175 bs, elblems and possibly a very decent gas tank if one exist and a seat, and ignition switch with key  again thanks      scott

[old smokey]

Congrats! I see a photo.
Doesn't look like stock exhaust pipes, but all the major pieces are there.