I have the same problem in my '85 Westy. Investigation revealed that someone in the dim past used the gas tank supports as floor lift resting points. The supports are bent upward and the gas tank is bent upward as well. I suspect the capacity is reduced somewhat, but the most serious problem is that unsuspecting drivers run out of gas prematurely because the tank is empty when the guage needle hits the red area on the guage. May check to see if the tank is intact. Tom Bloomington, IL '85 Westy
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