The parts came in but they look to be too big. Well actually they are too big. I ordered half inch thread size and these measure 3/4 inside diameter. So, either I am doing something wrong or they sent the wrong part. The part numbers for Be Cool as well as Summit say half inch. I wrote Summit and email inquiring. We will see.
Also the radiator shop said they could not fix it. Hmmm I am not sure if he just can't weld aluminum or if it can't be fixed?? I guess I should have asked but I am pretty sure it can be fixed. It will be a matter of finding someone who can. Heck I would attempt it if I had the aluminum spool and gas for my welder.
For now the compromise or fix will be an external cooler. I found one I like and I think it will work just fine. It should be here next week, weather permitting. I went with a Radiator Express 15 inch Dual Pass....
In the meantime I have been working on the valve covers. They are pretty dingy so I removed them and started the process. First I sand with 150 grit, then 400, 600, and 1500. Then I hit it with 00 steel wool. Once it looks semi smooth I use Mothers aluminum polish applied with my Dremel. They wont be like new or scratch free but will look a ton better than they did. One day I will break down and get something that will mechanically polish and rework them.
Here are some before shots ....
This was taken after I washed it up .....
This is after sanding with polish applied and still on the cover. I ran out of time so I will knock that off tomorrow and see how it looks.
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