Re: 1969 Ski-Doo Olympic 320E -- VINTAGE SNOWMOBILE CHAT

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Subject: Re: 1969 Ski-Doo Olympic 320E

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Dallas

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Date Posted: 08:35:44 12/01/10 Wed
In reply to: Fred 's message, "Re: 1969 Ski-Doo Olympic 320E" on 07:08:35 10/31/10 Sun

hi my name is dallas and i have that exact same sled and in need of selling it low price call if your interested>>> thanks 701-226-5457

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>>Hey ,
>>I have begun to restore a 1969 ski-doo Olympic 320E.
>>
>>Was wondering what I should do with the gas tank if
>>anything at all?
>>
>>Thanks
>
>It depends on the present condition. If it's not rusty
>and clean, install new fuel lines, install an inline
>filter and run it. The reality is that there will be
>rust and chunks of crap. The "best" way to clean the
>tank is drastic. Using a metal cutter/angle grinder,
>cut about 2/3 chunk out of the panel just ahead of the
>track. This allows access to the inside of the tank.
>Now you can clean and derust every corner of the tank.
>When clean,install new pickup lines and reweld the
>piece back on. You should leaktest before reassembly
>of the track. When you are satisfied with tank
>integrity, seal the tank with a quality tank sealer.
>Let it dry and you'll have a "likenew" tank. There are
>many opinions, but I've found this process to be
>complete and the imperfections are hidden behind the
>track.

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