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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Restoration => Topic started by: 68ZRe on February 20, 2011, 10:20:56 PM

Title: Re-skinning Aluminum Distributor Housing
Post by: 68ZRe on February 20, 2011, 10:20:56 PM

Hello.

Does anyone know who might re-skin a aluminum distributor housing
to get it back to the original finish after sand blasting?

What might the results be?

Thanks, Mike.

Title: Re: Re-skinning Aluminum Distributor Housing
Post by: ss jim on February 21, 2011, 01:48:05 AM

Hi Mike,
Give CRG member Jerry Macneish a call at Camaro High Performance (z28camaro.com). I think he will be able to help you.  Jim

Title: Re: Re-skinning Aluminum Distributor Housing
Post by: 68ZRe on February 21, 2011, 02:33:54 AM

Thanks Jim, will do.

Mike.

Title: Re: Re-skinning Aluminum Distributor Housing
Post by: Dave69rag on February 22, 2011, 03:33:34 PM

Jerry took care a distributor for me last month.  I highly recomend his services.

David

Title: Re: Re-skinning Aluminum Distributor Housing
Post by: Gramps69Z on February 22, 2011, 03:47:19 PM

Jerry also believes in taking care of the customer after the sale.

I highly recommend him for any parts or service.

Title: Re: Re-skinning Aluminum Distributor Housing
Post by: JohnZ on February 22, 2011, 04:02:28 PM

I certainly wouldn't sand-blast an aluminum distributor housing; that's way overkill.

Title: Re: Re-skinning Aluminum Distributor Housing
Post by: firstgenaddict on February 22, 2011, 06:13:42 PM

It could certainly require more attention than re-skinning if it was not "delicately" handled by the sandblaster. The turned OD where the numbers are stamped can be badly pitted by high pressure/and or coarse media.

Title: Re: Re-skinning Aluminum Distributor Housing
Post by: Jerry@CHP on February 23, 2011, 03:51:34 AM

You do not want to use any kind of pressure blasting on these housings.  That's why we use a high tech tumbler.  It does not disturb the housing at all and keeps the original patina to the housing.

Here's a sample photo, we also clearance and set up the dist with a shorter curve and lighter spring.  This set up is worth HP on the dyno.

Jerry

Title: Re: Re-skinning Aluminum Distributor Housing
Post by: 9T4Z on March 03, 2011, 01:46:22 AM

 

this is what happens when someone blasts it..... :-*