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Re: OK, so who welded the thermostat housing on?

To: snyler <marc@animalfirm.com>
Subject: Re: OK, so who welded the thermostat housing on?
From: Fred Schroeder <roadster@texoma.net>
Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2001 14:16:21 -0500
Powder coat sounds interesting.  I've tried anti-sieze and paint with mixed
results.  Although with todays epoxy paints the results might be better.

Best regards,

Fred Schroeder
Denison, TX
'70  SRL311-13359
Regular e-mail   sitsinwest@texoma.net
TDROC

snyler wrote:

> Fred Schroeder wrote
>
> >Actually, we're working against a double whammy.  Not only do the steel studs
> >rust but there is electrolysis taking place.  Because of this, I doubt that
> >stainless steel studs would cure the problem.
> >
> >I've thought about covering the studs with shrink tubing and enlarging the
> >holes in the housing and outlet just enough to clear it.  Has anyone tried
> >this approach?
> >
> >Best regards,
> >
> >Fred Schroeder
> Interesting thought...How 'bout powder coating...or paint?  Is this a
> likely place for antisieze?
> -Marc

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