"Dan Parrell" wrote in message ...
Question: how did the dip get into the top in the first place ?
"Dave G" wrote in message

No clue. Does cast-iron "creep" under steady strain and 90degF
temperature swings? The motor hangs from the front of the top. It was
kept in Dad's unconditioned shed in Northern Virginia until he died,
and then spent at least one winter/summer cycle outside under the
deck.