Feul rail - original finish, What's correct? |
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914/4: 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 914/6: 70 71 72
Feul rail - original finish, What's correct? |
Pat Garvey |
Feb 21 2011, 06:39 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
Have a set of fuel rails for my '72 that are "cad" plated.
Back in my concours days, my rails were polished (by me) to a brilliance of chrome. Know that's not correct, but the new rails are spec. Been too long for me to remember the correct "original" finish. So....... Pat |
IronHillRestorations |
Feb 21 2011, 07:56 PM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,724 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None |
It's a satin silver cad ir zinc finish, it's not shiney.
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Tom_T |
Feb 21 2011, 07:58 PM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California |
Pat, look at Steve's/smg914 Sahara Beige engine bay pix in the O&H "The few, the rare...." which shows a glimpse.
PM him to shoot a pic close-up if you need it better. |
IronHillRestorations |
Feb 21 2011, 07:58 PM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,724 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None |
It's a satin silver finish, it's not shiney. I don't know if it's cad, zinc, or anodized though.
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McMark |
Feb 22 2011, 12:44 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
Clear/silver zinc.
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tod914 |
Feb 22 2011, 08:45 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,755 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Lincoln Park, NJ Member No.: 170 |
I picked up a set of NOS ones from George for the 73 2.0. He might have them for your 1.7 as well. Just like the other guys mentioned, clear zinc/cad (flat silvery). Eastwood has a clear zinc rattle can that matches the finish nicely. Used it on decel valve and was happy with the results.
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McMark |
Feb 23 2011, 11:04 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
True zinc plating is NOT expensive. Find a local plater and send out a whole batch. Got a large box of small pieces done for about $150.
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Pat Garvey |
Feb 23 2011, 08:25 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
Honestly don't remember if I bought these from the Factory or not, and I can't get to them because 2 cars are blocking my "vault" right now.
What I can say is that the rails are new, and plated with a cad-type finish. When I can break through the winter parking problem & get to the "vault" I'll show pic's of many of those parts. Pat |
Pat Garvey |
Feb 28 2011, 05:28 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
OK, in the 60's today - broke into the vault.
Some of you may be aware that I'm a parts whore. I usually keep precise records of all items, but the only additional info on these parts is a comment of "new". During the same timeframe that I acquire the fuel rail I also got a "new" AAR, which has the same finish. Pic shows thjat there is a very light cad-type plating on each. Fuel rails appear to be new. The AAR is definitely new. Attached thumbnail(s) |
MDG |
Feb 28 2011, 05:43 PM
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Wolf in wolf's clothing. Group: Members Posts: 8,652 Joined: 3-February 09 From: Toronto Member No.: 10,018 Region Association: None |
Those look fantastic Pat. From the photos they look much more gold toned than the rails on my '73 2.0
Might be the difference in model years, engine spec or simply that the coating dulls back with usage and heat. |
tod914 |
Feb 28 2011, 05:44 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,755 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Lincoln Park, NJ Member No.: 170 |
Purdy. I think the finishes can vary slightly from when the batches are produced. I've ordered injector holder brackets and some were clear zinc (silver), and other had a yellowish tint. Think next time I have some plating done, I'll send out my decel valve. I'm jealous now (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)
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Pat Garvey |
Feb 28 2011, 07:07 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
Purdy. I think the finishes can vary slightly from when the batches are produced. I've ordered injector holder brackets and some were clear zinc (silver), and other had a yellowish tint. Think next time I have some plating done, I'll send out my decel valve. I'm jealous now (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) Tod, Have a bunch of injector holders, some new, some not. But none of them have a cad-type hue to them, though I wish they did. I'll stay with clear zinc coating for these, though it would be nice to have a total match. Pat |
tod914 |
Mar 7 2011, 09:32 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,755 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Lincoln Park, NJ Member No.: 170 |
That's why I ended up with about 4 sets of those clamps. Wanted a perfect match.
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zonedoubt |
Mar 14 2011, 12:33 AM
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Canadian Member Group: Members Posts: 668 Joined: 14-May 03 From: Vancouver, BC Member No.: 696 Region Association: Canada |
Think next time I have some plating done, I'll send out my decel valve. I'm jealous now (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) I dunno if that's a good idea. Wouldn't the plating process damage any "soft" parts that may be inside the valve. Unless you disassembled it... |
tod914 |
Mar 14 2011, 08:19 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,755 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Lincoln Park, NJ Member No.: 170 |
I asked the plater the same question. He said he would plug it. I guess it would be uneffected if plugged?
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detoxcowboy |
Jul 6 2011, 02:41 PM
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Here is a pic of a set from a recent estate find where the entire fi was wrapped in 1976 news print and found in a bedroom closet,, unbelievable condition OE everything... ( I posted regarding value here but got no response or interest really)
Also pat are you using the correct injector bands? the one time use need to cut to get off ect.. see pics.. 1974 2.0 FI in OE as found in 1976 Newsprint One Time Use OE Fuel INjector Band (must cut to remove and this one is cut) Fuel Rails |
detoxcowboy |
Jul 6 2011, 03:56 PM
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detoxcowboy |
Jul 6 2011, 03:58 PM
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Those look fantastic Pat. From the photos they look much more gold toned than the rails on my '73 2.0 Might be the difference in model years, engine spec or simply that the coating dulls back with usage and heat. I agree I believe the fuel rail to never had been cad plated, they used cad plating not as often as they do now.. |
detoxcowboy |
Jul 6 2011, 04:05 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,294 Joined: 30-January 08 Member No.: 8,642 Region Association: Africa |
OE Fuel Pressure and Decel NEVER CAD PLATED though the OEM is now ..
plus these re-cad plated parts are obivius not Orignal cad plate you can see it in the color flaw and it does not last when used as intended, I have had many re-caplated parts and hardware. It weaars off in 2 months where the Original Cadlate that has been on my car 35 years outlast it ,.,. NO CAD PLATE OE Parts Cad Plate OE part (you can see the difference compared to a re-cad it is dull sheen not color shifting shinny and you can see the red green as non metallic) |
detoxcowboy |
Jul 6 2011, 04:16 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,294 Joined: 30-January 08 Member No.: 8,642 Region Association: Africa |
more pics comming right now of OE plated fi parts
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