Is it safe to have an Eaton case powdercoated? My concerns were case warpage during the baking process. Has anybody else had this done?

 

I wouldnt recommend it at all I degign powder systems for a living and without the unit bolted down that aluminum is going to move I think it would be a bad Idea!

 

would that mean you cant do the timing cover either :santa:

 

powder coating traps heat in.

 

the only thing i would see as a problem in powder coating the blower is the bearings...they have plastic on them and i'm sure it would melt during the 500-700 degree baking process.....and i DO have my timing cover powder coated along with the lower intake and IC bracket....had no problems and they look great

 

I dont think you would have a problem with the timing cover But those tolerances are quite tight I belive in that blower housing I personally wouldnt risk it but that is just me!

 

Mondo1 had his Eaton powdercoated. I havent heard of any problems.

 

It ALL has to do with who's doing the work. Hell, I had my 4 silencer holes welded shut and the thing still runs fine.

 

TOLERANCES?

 

Why not just clean it real good and paint it like Superfords did and many others.

I used a ceramic high temp paint on my blower this time.

I had my front cover powder coated and the only issue was that i craked by the dampner area. Maybe it weakens the alum. ?


Suavy