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Started by 2112, January 24, 2020, 09:09:10 PM

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2112

Are these Brass on our cars? Same as the part used on iron manifolds?

Bob Gaines

Quote from: 2112 on January 24, 2020, 09:09:10 PM
Are these Brass on our cars? Same as the part used on iron manifolds?
Same part but not brass on aluminum or cast iron intake. They are steel . I am guessing that you are confused by thinking the zinc gold (zinc dichromate) finish on some is brass.  FYI apparently both zinc gold and zinc silver were used in production.
Bob Gaines,Shelby Enthusiast, Shelby Collector , Shelby Concours judge SAAC,MCA,Mid America Shelby

2112

I have a steel unit now (needs to be replated) but I keep seeing the brass units for sale described as correct for the 428.

Thanks for clarifying this Bob.

Royce Peterson

Somebody is smoking the good stuff! Ford never made any of them in brass. They were steel with cad or zinc plating.


Quote from: 2112 on January 25, 2020, 03:19:14 AM
I have a steel unit now (needs to be replated) but I keep seeing the brass units for sale described as correct for the 428.

Thanks for clarifying this Bob.
1968 Cougar XR-7 GT-E 427 Side Oiler C6 3.50 Detroit Locker
1968 1/2 Cougar XR-7 428CJ Ram Air C6 3.91 Traction Lock

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Quote from: Royce Peterson on January 25, 2020, 09:32:11 AM
Somebody is smoking the good stuff! Ford never made any of them in brass. They were steel with cad or zinc plating.


Quote from: 2112 on January 25, 2020, 03:19:14 AM
I have a steel unit now (needs to be replated) but I keep seeing the brass units for sale described as correct for the 428.
              The good stuff?Why smoke anything else?!?! 8)
Thanks for clarifying this Bob.