I prefer cocktail hourS.....
I was going to powder coat mine, but then came to the conclusion that the powder I use needs 400 f to set and the solder holding these tanks together can't take that much heat.How about powder coating?
I like the tarnished brass look. Great patina. Not everything has to be shiny.
Not to hijack the thread but whenever I see Steve or Tom (Pannacci) triple webers, I begin to lust....Chris speaketh the truth! Just a little metal polish every few weeks during cocktail hour is all it takes!
My mechanic felt bead blasting might dimple the brass. Used paint remover and love the results. A new virgin white brake fluid reservior and cap/sending unit on the way. Cost including shipping $37. Thank you Don.Oneils asked me to upload his picture. Looking good!
Good question about what is in front of the rad. My engine was built by a Racer named Alex Anduzzi(sp). Installed in my coupe many years ago it has always run COLD. Never gone even to the half mark on the gauge. Over time my mechanic installed a new fan, clutch and thermostat. To no avail. So I called Alex, and he told me he ported(enlarged) the cooling chambers so the the engine would perform better cold. I never knew this.it's a B
Good question about what is in front of the rad. My engine was built by a Racer named Alex Anduzzi(sp). Installed in my coupe many years ago it has always run COLD. Never gone even to the half mark on the gauge. Over time my mechanic installed a new fan, clutch and thermostat. To no avail. So I called Alex, and he told me he ported(enlarged) the cooling chambers so the the engine would perform better cold. I never knew this.
My mechanic made a thin plywood baffle? that I slide in front of the rad when the weather turns chilly to get the engine up to the correct temp. I have to take it out in the summer or it works too well and the engine overheats. Well its version of overheating.
Anyone else know about this situation?
Steve
To resurrect this thread, I'm going to strip and repaint my coolant header tank and the power steering reservoir cover over the weekend. To get a smart smooth finish do I need to use a primer coat? I have some Hycote satin black spray for the top coat
Cheers
After stripping make good degreasing first, then put something like aluminium primer or epoxy primer.To resurrect this thread, I'm going to strip and repaint my coolant header tank and the power steering reservoir cover over the weekend. To get a smart smooth finish do I need to use a primer coat? I have some Hycote satin black spray for the top coat
Cheers
View attachment 31801 Recently offered on German eBay subsidiary. I thought it looked quite cool .........