I got a start on making the gas cap for the Caille Neptune today.
It appears that I’ll need a 1-3/8″ hole saw to cut the hole
in the top tank panel for the brass gas cap flange to set into the tank.
Also appears that “need” and “have” are two different things.
I’m making the gas cap out of aluminum, as that’s what I had.
I’m glad I thought of making the cap before I soldered the flange
on the tank, as I used the flange to test my thread turning as I
went along.
FYI, the threads on the cap are 1-1/4″ x 14 tpi. Not a standard bolt size
according to any charts.
It’s 2020 and hacksaws are still used….. who woulda thunk.
My “Old Fashion” Milling Machine. Will finish the cap tomorrow.
Me and the Flat Bastard had enough for one day.
Prepare to be boarded!