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As a rule, I don't collect Weeden's either but I couldn't pass this one up.  I wouldn't be surprised if this model was Weeden's answer to Empire's engine line.  Though seeing a seamed tank seems bizarre to me, they spend all that time and addition cost on the rest of the engine and saved on the tank?  It would not be very forgiving if you ran low on water. 

As for the heater having asbestos under it, likely.  I didn't get close to it or touch it, that's for sure.  I'd image if a Weeden collector popped in they could answer that.  I wonder if a Jenson heater could be made to work under this tank, seems likely.  Hopefully I don't have to ever worry about that!

While I was digging around in my little hand tool bag, I found that I put some alligator wire clips in the side pouch.  I don't have a power cord to cut and I dug around in the apartment's trash bin for a cord that someone might have thrown away (I have no shame).  I need to head to Publix for some shopping, I might see if I can buy a cheap extension cord to cut.  Alligator wire is only about 22 AWG, so not ideal for the heater's load but should will work for a bit and with care.  So don't be surprised if I have a video soon (or perhaps you'll never hear from me again because I set myself on fire).