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650 Turbo carb clamps

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by xjyamaha, Dec 23, 2017.

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    xjyamaha Member

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    Figured i’d show off my renewed carb clamps for my turbo. Little things are pricey to buy new, so I used my Dremel and cleaned them, then powder coated with gloss black in my professional setup powder coating process (toaster oven).

    They turned out really well and look pretty good with the stainless steel bolts. F4F794FB-EE82-4E80-AE01-6219E3F6261E.jpeg
     
    xjyamaha, Dec 23, 2017
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    Ribo and chacal like this.
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    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    Did you un-stretch them?
     
    hogfiddles, Dec 23, 2017
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    I spread them from their tightened down shape, clamping them back down after the new coating...if that’s what you mean?
     
    xjyamaha, Dec 24, 2017
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    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    What often happens over the years is that the metal stretches as they are tightened, as well as deformed. I'm wondering if they got stretched, and if you did anything to un-stretch them so they tighten correctly again. Maybe the powder coat will be thick enough to offset any stretch.

    They look great!!
     
    hogfiddles, Dec 24, 2017
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