In a message dated 9/8/2010 7:59:47 PM Central Daylight Time,
elliottr@rmi.net writes:
> I have to replace the water pump and decided to do the pump housing as
> well on my Spitfire.
>
> I am thinking of powder coating the parts. Can I powder coat the pump?
> or are there parts that would get damaged by the heat?
>
> I know I would have to protect the vanes (entire side where the gasket
> is), the bolt holes and the groove in the pulley. Anything else to
> consider assuming the heat won't kill the pump?
>
You can do the pump housing, there's noting there to harm. Be sure to mask
off the block attachment and pump mounting mating surfaces.
I wouldn't even consider the pump for reasons outlined by Randall.
Dave
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