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Old 08-25-2008, 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Rick Parker View Post
Dave:
I think you are looking for a one of deal using the OEM tank. If it has been cut down to reduce the height, is the plate normally used as a brace still part of the assembly. Your remarks about using Silver Solder are a very sound. It is much stronger than lead type and less prone to damage from expansion, and the violent shaking these heavily cammed motors exibit. Check you radiator cap too, it may be rated too high for what these tanks were originally intended for (13# was max as I recall(???).
You're on the right track if you know how to Silver Solder well.
Rick, The reinforcement plate's still there. You're right, it's that violent shaking that seems to do it in over a period of time. I talked w/George @ Gessford. He has a hi-polished stainless tank that may work. He took some measurements of it and gave me a call back with them. I'll compare them to mine this evening. I think I'll opt for the stainless tank (if it fits), repair and resell mine. The brass can be a pain in the a$$.

Dave
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