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]

Yes, that grey
Stoddard sells it.

[Aerostatwv]

Yes, that grey
Stoddard sells it.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I've used the Stoddard paint and it is close to original color. The coverage is awesome so you don't need multiple coats.

Chris

[DennisV]

I've used the Stoddard paint and it is close to original color. The coverage is awesome so you don't need multiple coats.

I couldn't find the Stoddard paint available anywhere. I think it was discontinued.

I did find Wurth Zinc Weld Thru primer. I sprayed some out and it is very close color match to our 356 muffler. Their spec sheet says: - Heat resistant up to 914ºF

I am currently stuck on how to get them apart for painting without destroying them. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif)

[bdstone914]

[Just paint them assembled. I dig out the old seals and blast the inside. I have powder coayed sexeral pairs but it may be overkill.