In a message dated 12/10/02 5:30:54 AM Pacific Standard Time, wa2vuy@mindspring.com writes:
<< Being new to the tubular world, and now recognizing that it may be hard to
find these tires, how do you fix a leak around/by the valve stem? I have a
green labeled Criterium Seta Extra (not selling/trading) which is has been
mounted but not ridden. Air escapes by the valve as fast as you pump it in. >>
The leak my not be as close to the stem as it appears. With latex tubes that
old that are questionable to start with, you probably ought to do a
"tube-ectomy" and replace the whole tube. Open 4 to 6" TO ONE SIDE of the
valve hole. Cut the new tube in an appropriate place and use the old tube to
pull the new tube through the tire casing. when the new tube is positioned,
fold a lip back so that about 1" of tube is doubled over. Apply glue to the
exposed portion, insert the other end of the tube, unfold the one over the
other and mash it around until the glue sticks. Be neat with the glue
application so you don't glue the tube together internally. Apply talcum
powder. Re-sew casing.
Stevan Thomas
Alameda, CA