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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Powder Coating Decel / AAR valves

Posted by: jim_hoyland Oct 18 2009, 02:12 PM

Will powdercoating a decel valve cause the diaphram inside to distort from the heating process ??

Anyone powdercoated these ?

Posted by: zonedoubt Oct 18 2009, 02:17 PM

I would think there is some sort of elastomer inside the valve. Maybe someone here has taken one apart. Heat from powder coating will probably destroy any soft parts inside. Why take a chance? Why not just paint it?

Posted by: 914Sixer Oct 18 2009, 06:41 PM

Just paint it.

Posted by: jim_hoyland Oct 18 2009, 10:12 PM

QUOTE(914Sixer @ Oct 18 2009, 05:41 PM)

Just paint it.

Painting is definately easier; all the engine tin is powdercoated in silver sparkle and finding a paint to match the powdercoating is difficult.

So...I was looking for someone who has tried having them powdercoated

Posted by: AvalonFal Oct 19 2009, 08:44 AM

IIRC, doesn't the AAR body act as a ground, so it needs metal contact. Painting or powdercoating it needs to take that into consideration.

Paul

Posted by: HeloMech Oct 20 2009, 05:45 PM

Have you SEEN Jim's car? He doesn't do ANYTHING the easy way... he does it the PRETTY way!!!

Posted by: charliew Oct 20 2009, 10:38 PM

It takes 400 degrees to powder coat.

Posted by: Krieger914 Oct 20 2009, 11:40 PM

Don't f up your part. Unless its just one of those trailer queens.