Thanks A.Winthrop! I did pull the valve all the way out, that must be what's causing the problem. I'll try again tonight. This time I'll do what you described...
As for getting new rims, no way. It's a POS rusty bike I got for $50. I've already spent too much time and money on it. At this point I just want to fix it and get rid of it
If I had a time machine, I would just go back and hit myself on the head for even thinking of buying this... Two weeks after I got this bike, I found an excellent condition 1981 Panasonic Sport Dx on l
ocal garage sale for $40...