Still awaiting my solder. Tracking says “delayed”, but still on it’s way.
Story of my life, lol.
I tinkered around and made some brass spacers to raise the gas tank
1/8″ higher. Looks like that will do the trick.
I custom made a rivet set on the lathe, and along with a normal punch,
I think I’ll be in business when it comes time to install the rivets.
There were originally large, thin, steel washers used on the inside
for the rivets that held the tank to the mounting casting. I have some
smaller copper washers. Not sure if I should use them?
Perhaps the original washers prevented the tank from
stress cracking as the motor tried to shake apart the boat?
Prepare to be boarded!