have started on the tank...drained the old fuel, a lovely orange colour, hmmmm, may be a wee bit of rust in the tank. probably a good thing that electrics are buggered and that the engine didn't tick over if the fuel was that bad. Checked the carbies and drained the floats which looked reasonably clean so hopefully no damage done there. Pulled the cap of the tank and found more debris and leaf matter which is again a concern but easy enough to clean and strip. Also saw the extent of said rust within the tank so again more concern here. The cure apparently is to take a couple of litres of diesel full and a handful of ball bearing and shake vigorously for a number of hours to clean. Shall attempt this mighty task soon. Have removed knee pads from tank so looks better but in the long term (tell him he's dreaming!)I think I'll try and swap or cut up the tank for a 'peanut' look.
Deep down I suspect this poor engine is going to require the skills of a surgeon as opposed to the butcher who is hacking at it at present...but cannae' afford the dinero for the surgeon so shall recommence butchery asap.
Poor DNF Webber was slammed into by a bloody stupid German in the F1....poor bugger, but at least he got back on track for third and has the lead in the drivers championship. MotoGp next week....
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