JD Tank Anomaly

[sswaney]

Working on a friends 28 JD. The oil tank had a dip stick like device installed.
It was done long ago judging fom the paint condition. The Main tank was also modified with a second bung.
Found it interesting. Anyone ever seen this before?

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[exeric]

Who ever did the 'dipstick' modification was a talented craftsman and that is a feature that would have been most desirable on a total loss system. My 1917 Henderson has a dipstick just behind the oil bung. Not featured on '18 and '19 Hens.

[sswaney]

Yes who ever did the dip stick modfication was talented. Looks factory almost and it makes practical sense, unlike the second bung on the main tank.
I cannot fathom what that would accomplish. Wish I had gotten a better picture of it.

[knucklehead 61]

the dipstick is from a model A ford.

[gharper]

Interesting Scott. The only dip stick I've ever seen on a total loss bike is the guy riding it, often ME!

[sswaney]

Gene, I couldn't agree more.