Dansk quality? Options

[87m491]

I just got around to installing a set of new Dansk heat flappers that I sourced late last year. As I went to attach the cable leads and worked the flaps, I noticed one barley retracted at all. Seemed like no return spring pressure.

Upon closer inspection i noticed that hinge pin was trimmed in such a way as to obstruct its opening and closing. The cut/swaged end of the hinge rod did not exit the assembly and was wedged against the flapper body so as to impede its opening and closure.

You'd think a first day quality inspector would have found this.

There was also no "insulation" on the closed side of the flapper to limit any air bypass when closed. There was till some left on my originals that I removed!
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[gereed75]

Several years ago I was at Hersey talking with the Stoddard guy. They had just come out with the repo header/heat exchanger for the six made by Dansk. I pointed out that it was missing the tab that bolted into the engine tin mount. He basically said “oh really”. He said he would mention it to Dansk. The next production run had the tab and also fit much better.

My point is these repo parts are a work in progress. Next ones might be better if Dansk gets the word.

Credit them for making these small market repos.

Interesting. Are those flappers powder coated or e- coated?? Either way probably better than the originals that just look like they had a quick shot of enamel.