The gas tanks are in the Europa.
The holes in the four mounting tabs on the left (standard-equipment) tank
were about 3/16" in diameter. The holes in the tabs on the right
(optional) tank were 1/4", but the same same size dinky bolts were used to
hold it in. I decided to open the left tank's holes to 1/4" and use
1/4-28-NF bolts, 1/4 x 2 fender washers and Nylock nuts to attach the
tanks to the fiberglass body. I had bought some of the standard rubber
washers when I made my big purchase this spring, so I had one to put
between each tab and the fiberglass. I found that the bottom tab required
a spacer, as it landed about a half-inch from the fiberglass panel.
This is really a fun job, especially when working alone. The bolts and
nuts are hard to reach. The tank side required that I reach past the
tank. The top one was a real treat as the fiberglass ducts from the
custom scoops got in the way. The other end of the bolt wound up in the
space between a vertical wall and the outer body. The closer plates for
these, at the front of the rear wheelwell and the rear of the front
wheelwell, are missing, so at least I did not have to remove them to reach
in there.
The radiator is at the shop, being boiled and tested. I will lose the
"Tropicool" sticker from Hawaii. You know this shop, Adam?
I will take the tach out to the instrument shop tomorrow. It claims the
engine is doing 8000 RPM. Hard to believe. The engine has no manifolds,
and the tach is in my basement. The shop is
APT Speedometer Specialists
9632 Humboldt Ave So
Bloomington, MN 55431
(612) 881-7095
They claimed a few months ago that if they can't fix it, they can put
modern electronic guts in it for $135 and it will still look the same. I
just have not gotten out there with it.
Phil Ethier, THE RIGHT LINE, 672 Orleans Street, Saint Paul, MN 55107-2676
h (612) 224-3105 w (612) 298-5324 phile@stpaul.gov USA
"A Lotus is a kit car bolted together for ease of shipping." - unknown author
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