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« on: August 26, 2013, 05:59:53 AM » |
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1st: The oil sight glass. I know you can remove these and replace them when powder coating but I heard many folks just leave them in and they survive the heat just fine. Any one have any first hand experience here?
2nd: I'm going to be PC'ing my Clutch Cover black and I want the Ducati Logo to remain silver. The PC shop told me if it's raised I could just take a sanding block to the letters but I worry about how it will look at the edges with this approach (sloppy?). I know they make a PC masking tape too. Any one try the sanding approach or the masking tape?
3rd: Can Powder coating mess up the seal when I remount the clutch cover or crank case cover? Do I need to sand off the PC paint on the engine facing edge or mask it before it gets PC'd or is this not a problem due to the sealant applied when mounting these pieces?
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« Reply #1 on: August 26, 2013, 03:41:15 PM » |
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1. No idea
2. Make them mask it off or find someone who will, I powder coated a bunch of parts a couple years ago and the shop gave me no hassles about not getting powder on certain sections of the parts.
3. I'm not sure but I would say mask it to be safe.
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« Reply #2 on: August 26, 2013, 03:56:11 PM » |
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I would definitely need to mask the Ducati logo myself as this would be pretty involved and I cant see the PC shop cutting tape out in the shape of each letter without charging me an extra $100. Looks like I'm probably gonna go the sanding block route.
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« Reply #3 on: August 26, 2013, 04:36:02 PM » |
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I'd worry less about the sight window, and more about the seal that goes around the end of the crank, ensuring oil delivery to the rod bearings.
Don't forget to put the oil gallery O-ring (just below the clutch basket) back in when you put the sidecover back on.
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« Reply #4 on: August 26, 2013, 04:58:41 PM » |
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1. I'd take the site glass out. You'll kick yourself if it goes pear shape and your back to square one.
2. Because its raised lettering, do what the shop say's. I used a smooth file to get the lettering flat 'before' I had mine PC'ed, then its easy to remove the PCing after its done. Tape off around the lettering to protect from accidental knocks.
3. mask up ALL area's inside the cover and plug threads.
oh yeah, and as Speeddog say's worry about the seal as well. I just bought a new one and fitted it after job was done.
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« Reply #5 on: August 26, 2013, 05:12:10 PM » |
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The lettering should be simple. Spray the powder on then use some masking tape around your finger to remove it from the raised lettering. If they don't know how to do that maybe find a new shop.
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« Reply #6 on: August 26, 2013, 05:15:23 PM » |
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1. What do I do about the seal that goes around the end of the crank (remove it?) Embarassingly enough I dont even know which seal we're talking about here.  2. How do you get the slight glass out without breaking it? 3.What kind of file did you use on the lettering? Thanks so much for this advice!! |
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« Reply #7 on: August 26, 2013, 05:41:19 PM » |
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One more question... whats the best way to clean these parts before PC? I got WD40, Brake Parts Cleaner and Simple Green. Will any of those suffice or do I need to run out and get something better?
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« Reply #8 on: August 26, 2013, 07:27:26 PM » |
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Is your powdercoater going to sandblast prior to PC? I know a lot of shops won't PC unless they sandblast.
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« Reply #9 on: August 26, 2013, 10:02:07 PM » |
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-just leave the seal in and replace when the jobs done
-when you've got the cover off, use something that fits the inside the hole behind the sight glass (a socket maybe) and gently tap it out.
-flat smooth (thats what its called) and when you have all the coating of wrap a bit of fine emery around the file for a better finish...
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« Reply #10 on: August 27, 2013, 03:26:50 AM » |
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Still not sure which seal we're talking about here.
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« Reply #11 on: August 27, 2013, 03:53:07 AM » |
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I'm really wondering if many of these inside bits (sight glass, seals etc) would withstand the PC temps considering engine oil temps can climb to close to 300°F and PC temps are 390°F. These bits gotta be rated beyond the operating temp in which they're used. Of course I'd hate to be the guinea pig and find out I'm wrong.  |
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« Reply #12 on: August 27, 2013, 04:21:21 AM » |
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What about the endcap bearing cover with the Ducati Logo on it? That looks like it would be fairly easy to get off and PC'd too while I'm at it. True?
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« Reply #13 on: August 31, 2013, 01:32:11 PM » |
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How do you get the little green "oil gallery oil ring" to stay in place when you're putting the side basket back on?
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« Reply #14 on: August 31, 2013, 01:51:35 PM » |
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A smear of grease?
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