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kartjockey

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Gas cap
« on: June 01, 2017, 06:26:54 AM »
I picked up a dented center fill tank from Ebay for a good enough price to try my hand at separating the halves and fixing it.  It came with a brass cap that made the purchase worth it all the more. I like to build up the dented down top with brass rod and a torch then pop it in the lathe to re-true it. Restore the knurled edge and polish.  Also found a tap to chase the threads in the filler neck.  Most of the time I bring these odd tools to Portland with me so if you need to use them just say the word then get your butt to Portland!

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Re: Gas cap
« Reply #1 on: June 01, 2017, 06:34:02 AM »
By the way this cap looked to be tin coated in some way. May be from mid 30s. 1936 or 1937.  Not sure but it is slightly different then others I have seen and actually had a gasket around the lip that seemed to be original.  (meant to post in Frame Tank Seat area)

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Re: Gas cap
« Reply #2 on: June 01, 2017, 08:54:30 AM »
Tom, what is the thread?
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Re: Gas cap
« Reply #3 on: June 01, 2017, 09:25:26 AM »
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Re: Gas cap
« Reply #4 on: June 01, 2017, 10:15:59 AM »
Thanks Tom!  I may have to keep my eye out for one on eBay, on the cheap.
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Re: Gas cap
« Reply #5 on: June 14, 2017, 02:35:15 PM »
Final pictures of restoring a brass gas cap. 

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Re: Gas cap
« Reply #6 on: June 14, 2017, 04:18:37 PM »
Great work Tom!  I wonder if Reese has done anymore work on his gas tank pressings?
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Re: Gas cap
« Reply #7 on: June 14, 2017, 05:07:12 PM »
Very nice , Tom .

Will you apply any kind of coating or maybe just a good wax ?

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