What to make custom Oil pan out of?
#1
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What to make custom Oil pan out of?
Having custom Oil Pans made. Last set was made of Stainless, Outrageously exspensive.
Considering Aluminum but was told they crack easy. Never had one. Also have used Canton and Dooley steel pans in freshwater boats.
Your experiences/opinions?
Considering Aluminum but was told they crack easy. Never had one. Also have used Canton and Dooley steel pans in freshwater boats.
Your experiences/opinions?
#7
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Re: What to make custom Oil pan out of?
If not painting, even if it is painted, the steel should be coated/plated to prevent corrosion. A plating process would be better because the chemicals will penetrate into surface cracks, seams, etc and seal the surface. Painting or powder coating can miss and cover these areas allowing corrosion to form beneth.
I used know which Mil. Spec. process would be correct for use on steel. Any plating shop can tell you.
CAD plating comes to mind. That's the yellow/gold color on bolts, oil pans, etc.
I used know which Mil. Spec. process would be correct for use on steel. Any plating shop can tell you.
CAD plating comes to mind. That's the yellow/gold color on bolts, oil pans, etc.
#10
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Re: What to make custom Oil pan out of?
I've used numerous 10 quart steel Canton pans that are plated with a gold color material. I've left them naked and they would tarnish and oxidize some. I've painted over my latest and after three seasons and they still look good.