I also found that the groove filled with paint after pouring out of the can and it was a PITA to get it cleaned out. As a result, the paint went bad pretty quickly from water in the atmosphere. I bet one could pick up a cheap plastic dessicator from a used lab equipment store online. You could use the manifold vacuum from the engine to clear out ambient air then shut it tight! I also like the sheet metal screw trick. How about making a slightly larger hole and plugging it with a rubber stopper. jake |
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