In a message dated 5/31/01 1:30:33 AM, GRAFFAZOID@AOL.COM writes: << I need the Engine Tin piece to cover the hole where the A/C compressor normally goes >> Chris, Some of the pushrod tubes on my first van rusted through and started to leak. When I went to redo them, I thought that the engine tin was designed by an idiot because the tin seemed to form a natural scoop for road slush of the salted variety. I soon realized an idiot's hand had been on the tin, but it was not the designer; someone had swapped the tin left for right. In order to accomplish this feat, they had to be very creative with a pair of tinsnips. Now for the point of all this: I, too, could not find replacement tin, so I butt-welded patch pieces to the bastardized tin. It took a bit of accurate tin knocking, but it wasn't too bad. In my case, since 2 of the hangers had to be replaced, I silver soldered stainless steel straps to the patches. As far as I know, now a dozen years later, that tin is still protecting the pushrod tubes. If you can't find it, roll your own. Rich |
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