I have used a slide hammer to lift and unsquash a gas tank’s neck. The motor was a 1937 johnson 1.7hp model 110. Yes the postal service had done a very bad job handling the package. You can file a grievance report with the local post master and get about $50 back. Don’t expect a fast return. I believe $50 can be filed for if it was not insured
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