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Offline Don R

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How does this happen?
« on: November 18, 2021, 10:10:15 PM »
 I just wanted a clean master cylinder and emptied the tote. One of them is in working order L0L! 
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Re: How does this happen?
« Reply #1 on: November 19, 2021, 01:30:01 AM »
That's great, ha. :) :D
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Offline KennyRedman

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Re: How does this happen?
« Reply #2 on: November 19, 2021, 05:10:37 AM »
Something I’ve been wondering since I first rebuilt mine- what makes these fade? Are they painted or anodized?
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Re: How does this happen?
« Reply #3 on: November 19, 2021, 05:49:27 AM »
I usually paint them, but I suspect they were plated in some fashion originally?
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Re: How does this happen?
« Reply #4 on: November 19, 2021, 07:55:48 AM »
Anodized black. The nicest, blackest one that I just rebuilt has the mirror hole filled with Bondo. I wonder what surprise lurks under that?
 One lovely early black cap is cracked from a tip over, that's a shame. Every one has the fluid level line inside, no sandcast early ones. I think I'll order a couple rebuild kits and have them ready to go. It's cool how a little flushing and bleeding will keep them working.
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Re: How does this happen?
« Reply #5 on: November 19, 2021, 08:42:18 AM »
Quote from: Don R on November 19, 2021, 07:55:48 AM
Anodized black. The nicest, blackest one that I just rebuilt has the mirror hole filled with Bondo. I wonder what surprise lurks under that?
 One lovely early black cap is cracked from a tip over, that's a shame. Every one has the fluid level line inside, no sandcast early ones. I think I'll order a couple rebuild kits and have them ready to go. It's cool how a little flushing and bleeding will keep them working.
I’ve always wanted to try anodizing or plating of some type. Almost pulled the trigger on some equipment from Caswell a time or two.
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Re: How does this happen?
« Reply #6 on: November 19, 2021, 08:42:41 AM »
Looks similar to radial engine!



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Re: How does this happen?
« Reply #7 on: November 19, 2021, 09:54:25 AM »
Very artistic layout !  Weld em' up and make a clock  ;)
« Last Edit: November 19, 2021, 09:56:08 AM by ekpent »
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Re: How does this happen?
« Reply #8 on: November 19, 2021, 02:30:29 PM »
I'd be interested in learning how to anodize aluminium, and to know if it can be re-anodized, I remember asking a place that did anodizing of electrical components and they said they wouldn't touch my old MC's for fear of contaminating their tanks. Personally I think if they were soaked in an acetone bath for a day or two they'd be squeaky clean.

Oh, and happy birthday Don! ;D
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Re: How does this happen?
« Reply #9 on: November 19, 2021, 02:53:51 PM »
Happy Birthday Don…
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Re: How does this happen?
« Reply #10 on: November 19, 2021, 08:11:41 PM »
 Thank you, I had pizza with all of the kids and grandkids. Nothing better.
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Re: How does this happen?
« Reply #11 on: November 20, 2021, 04:13:28 AM »
Happy birthday


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« Reply #12 on: November 20, 2021, 07:11:01 AM »
Happy Birthday! 🎂
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