Engine fan - Mag or Alu?
#31
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I have some old prints that I'll have to dig up. Where are they . . . ?
I have Moton clubsports on the car with 700/900lb springs. Very expensive but very capable shocks for a club racing car that does not have a mechanic at the track to help with car set up.
I have Moton clubsports on the car with 700/900lb springs. Very expensive but very capable shocks for a club racing car that does not have a mechanic at the track to help with car set up.
#32
I'm Still Jenny
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The fan is indeed magnesium.
If my obsession with all parts Porsche is in question, take a look HERE. Especially post #67...
After sourcing a used fan (thanks Neil), I looked at it for a few minutes, then decided to bury a 993 clock smack dab in the middle. A friend of a friend, with an amazing machine shop in his basement, took care of the sizing concerns. Next step - powder coat or rattle can?
Andreas
If my obsession with all parts Porsche is in question, take a look HERE. Especially post #67...
After sourcing a used fan (thanks Neil), I looked at it for a few minutes, then decided to bury a 993 clock smack dab in the middle. A friend of a friend, with an amazing machine shop in his basement, took care of the sizing concerns. Next step - powder coat or rattle can?
Andreas
That would make an amazing wall ornament. I may end up doing my own if I can find a 993 fan for sale cheap-ish. If I do, I may look to you for some electronics help!
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The 993 engine fan/clock/thing is done and ready to be wall mounted. I think it turned out pretty nice, although I would have preferred a proper powdercoat.
Andreas
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#38
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Nice work what a great Idea.
Glad you painted it vs polishing or powder coating. Magnesium and some aluminums will leave little bubbles or white spots in the powder coating or anodizing. Polished magnesium will corrode over time even if kept indoors and will leave marks from the oils in your hands. If polished and used on an engine it will pit and corrode rather quickly which eventually will lead to the failure of the casting at the high speeds they turn at. Since your using this for a wall clock your fine but if you were using it on your car I would recommend an etch or acid pickle treatment to help the paint adhere better.
Glad you painted it vs polishing or powder coating. Magnesium and some aluminums will leave little bubbles or white spots in the powder coating or anodizing. Polished magnesium will corrode over time even if kept indoors and will leave marks from the oils in your hands. If polished and used on an engine it will pit and corrode rather quickly which eventually will lead to the failure of the casting at the high speeds they turn at. Since your using this for a wall clock your fine but if you were using it on your car I would recommend an etch or acid pickle treatment to help the paint adhere better.