Flapper Restoration (aka Flap Control Box), Springs and Sealing Rubber Options

[DennisV]

How are folks going about restoring original flapper boxes?

I had intended to bead blast and powder coat ours. Preparing to degrease them today, I see that they have a spring mechanism inside and what I think is a rubber sealing ring. I don't think those would much like the powder coating and required heat. Some other styles talked about on other forums get disassembled, but I don't see a way to get those components out without destroying the housing.

Perhaps bead blast and spray can is the best bet, and just accept the spring and sealing ring will get painted?

Thank you.

P.S. I've seem some discussion suggesting 914-6 were gray rather than black. Was that ever definitively answered? The color of ours is rust. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

[rgalla9146]

You heard right, there has been discussion on color of the 914 6 valves but there is no
question that they are originally grey.
I have had some showing plenty of the original paint. Same color as original HEs
I dont have access to pics of them right now.
On the left HE in th picture the original color can be seen.