What about letting them cool in a jig guys??
Which tube is #3? The second one back on L/H header, correct? Where is the bolt located?OldColt has the chrome valve cover stick-ons and they look great. Much cleaner than the brushed/corroded oem look. However, with a bit of work, that can be maintained to look decent. I know, I've been cleaning mine for 15 years.
A company called "Appliance" made white headers back in the early 70's that looked pretty cool. Unfortunately they were spray-bombed (not powder-coated), were made of mild steel (NOT stainless) and showed off the " grimy black-hand" installation markings.
They looked nice for a week or so until the paint burned off and rust spots started showing up on the bare steel. Ceramic coating is WAY tougher.
SLITHERBEAST: Ditto with the steering bolt whacking the #3 primary tube. A wee bit of grinding solved the issue. The twisted flange on #5 required a bolt extender to turn it into place (almost). It was not unexpected but disappointing what with laser-guided measuring systems, precision CNC machining and 3-D printed burgers
Drivers side you say.....yeah...na I don't think my engine has been converted too lol1-3-5-7-9 (Driver's Side) front to back.
2-4-6-8-10 (Pass Side)
Bolt is located on the steering shaft coupler. The guys doing your headers can watch for that. IOW, when you turn the steering wheel, the bolt will hit the #3 header tube a little. Best to fix it before it wears off the ceramic coating.
Thanks for the info. Do you know how much the cost is to have the headers coated, and who would you recommend?
BWAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!!!Drivers side you say.....yeah...na I don't think my engine has been converted too lol
Stainless Steel https://theviperstore.com/RAM-SRT10_Products_Exterior_Appearance_Engine_Polished_Letters.htmWhat is the chrome valve letter made of? Is it metal or some other type of material like plastic.
LOLZ!!!!!!Thanks
On that note....I think will carry on wheel barrowing bark mulch down the steps to the gardenA science Experiment:
Both Aluminum and Magnesium ignore magnets (Gen II and Gen III Valve Covers)
Magnesium reacts with Vinegar (Gen II Valve Covers)
Aluminum does not react to Vinegar (Gen III Valve Covers)
The end.
We are 6 hrs behind but tomorrow or 18 hrs ahead.Nothing cleans years of Vegemite residue off your Bar-Bee like a good Magnesium fire!!
LOL!On that note....I think will carry on wheel barrowing bark mulch down the steps to the garden
Yes it is. We had an A-6 make a hard landing on the JFK, and for whatever reason, the left main mount wheel froze up, skidding down the deck. It then snapped off, and caught fire. Nothing says mesmerizing like a magnesium rim in full blaze. It literally started melting into the deck, until the deck crew were able to push it over the side of the ship. Interesting to say the least.IF you can ever get magnesium to catch fire, it is something to behold.
So tonight (is it night there now?), when you have finished gardening/bark-mulching, find some old Gen II valve covers and throw them on the Bar-Bee.
This should entertain yourselves, your neighbors and quite likely the fire department.