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Flapper Restoration (aka Flap Control Box), Springs and Sealing Rubber |
Aerostatwv |
May 21 2023, 09:21 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 124 Joined: 13-July 11 From: WV Member No.: 13,315 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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 |
May 21 2023, 10:05 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 546 Joined: 8-August 20 From: Santa Rosa, CA Member No.: 24,575 Region Association: Northern California |
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 |
May 21 2023, 10:46 AM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 4,711 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
[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.
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mepstein |
May 21 2023, 11:04 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,594 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I don’t take them apart. Just blast and powder coat.
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914werke |
May 21 2023, 11:31 AM
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"I got blisters on me fingers" Group: Members Posts: 10,938 Joined: 22-March 03 From: USofA Member No.: 453 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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As has been mentioned there is no rubber in them & while their purpose is to route heated air to the cabin, they dont get that hot. I only powder coat the ones that are in new/great shape with the fiber seal still intact, otherwise ..paint. Oh & I did try to dissasemble one to see if it was possible to renew seals....once. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) |
DennisV |
May 22 2023, 05:32 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 546 Joined: 8-August 20 From: Santa Rosa, CA Member No.: 24,575 Region Association: Northern California |
I only powder coat the ones that are in new/great shape with the fiber seal still intact, otherwise ..paint. When you say "paint", I assume you mean rattle can spray. Did you use special nozzle for that? I am having a hard time seeing how to get paint to the inside flange of the cap for example. The angle just isn't there for a regular rattle can. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ar15.gif) I guess there's always spray the bejesus out of it and let it run. I guess with powder coat, you'd get the benefit of the electronic charge that would draw some paint to unseen areas? |
914sgofast2 |
May 22 2023, 06:51 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 650 Joined: 10-May 13 From: El Dorado Hills, CA Member No.: 15,855 Region Association: None |
Someone asked if anyone has straightened the four tabs that hold the mushroom shaped air diffuser on. I did and the tabs are pretty strong. They straightened right out with no problems. I slipped a hose over them to do the factory “fix” for vapor lock on my 1970 model 914.
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