I would agree that the joint failure on your tank looks remarkably like Otto's tank failure. I think in his thread another member suggested the best suggested repair method would be to take to a local radiator repair shop as they would most likely be able to properly repair:

Originally Posted by 52Carl
Take it to a radiator shop. They will solder it back on, and won't get you blown up, and it won't ever come off again.

Last edited by Gdads51; 01/04/2024 10:35 PM.
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