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10/11/2007 I'd like to meet the idiot that decided to use flat head screws to hold on the side rocker covers. After using several screw drivers, lots of WD-40, an impact driver, and finally a hammer and chisel I got the covers off. Two out of six screws broke off completely. The good news is there is no rust on the rockers. A lot of the corners were filled with huge chunks of hardened asphalt. The asphalt was in the shape of the cavity so it had to get in there when it was hot.

The gas tank saga. I put my engine hoist chain inside and shook the tank vigorously. It did pretty a pretty good job of cleaning the surface rust out. Then I washed the tank with POR15 Marine Wash as per the instructions. Next I used the Metal Ready. After drying the tank thoroughly it still looks dirty inside. It looks like there is still residue from the old rotten gas. I definitely don't want to use the sealer over that stuff.