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The tank bottoms were rusted through.
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Solder removed and coming apart
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Decided the best option was to make a new left tank
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Left tank sections welded
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The left inner tank sides were also badly rusted
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note the panel that divides the gas and oil reservoirs
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front inner tank side soldered
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all mounting brackets,bungs, etc. finish soldered
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Melting out the lead revealed more previous repaired damage
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These baffles were damaged and rattling around loose inside the oil reservoir
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Left outer going together
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Original and new Left tank
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new left rear inner tank side
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the right tank was fairly pitted but it was able to be salvaged with just a new bottom portion
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soldering top mounting strap
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pressure tested and ready to go
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The tank bottom had rusted out around the shifter bracket and was held on by a large glob of solder
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The top mounting strap is a separate piece
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New top mounting strap
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test fit of left tank
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Original oil baffles straightened and soldered in. Brass tube is part of manual oil pump
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