Duccout wrote: I was very surprised to find the bore in almost perfect condition and the the original piston fitted, so it has not been rebored and must have been run with the air filter connected.
I've been working on the petrol tank, doing some exercise by shaking a load of old nuts around inside to dislodge the rust and sand; the tank seems pretty sound and is certainly sturdy. It is a pity about the rather large dent in the front.
That's good news with piston / barrel. Are you trying to wind me up I am doing same with petrol tank, nuts and white vinegar in for a week now cleaning up good except I need more white vinegar, my kids are doing my shopping must add to list. I have large dent at back not sure what to do yet, to big for filler. Restoration will slow down as I have decided not to order anything for now, better safe than sorry. Plenty of stripping and cleaning to do . Might be over a year before we meet up riding the Essex roads on our Ducati's