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Old 11-06-2007, 07:35 PM
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i want to polish some of them engine parts, when i change my head gaskets. like the Supercharger, the alternator, and anything else that can be done,ok, are you ready what is the best way to polish, i was was told to start with some 80 grit sand paper and just move your way on up till you hit 1200 then wet sand with 1200 :? is this the proper way to wet sand


BTW if you know anything else i could polish on my engine please let me know
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So you know, polishing the SC will hamper it'* ability to shed heat a bit. The paint is there for good thermal transfer. It'* been polished for looks though. To each his own.

The alternator could be painted. If you get the aluminum valve covers off a 3800 F-body, you could polish those. Do something with the engine cover, paint, vent, etc. A nice aluminum intake pipe with a shield around the filter.

Why are you changing the head gaskets?
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take a look at my other thread http://www.bonnevilleclub.com/forum/...ic.php?t=88587

look at the video, im just doing the stuff that i need for my car. would the valve cover from a 3800 Fbody fit on to my series 1 :?
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I don't see anything in the other thread about head gaskets.

The aluminum covers will fit perfectly.
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oppppps i meant intake gaskets
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Originally Posted by J Wikoff
If you get the aluminum valve covers off a 3800 F-body, you could polish those.
like this... (not done yet)
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E-bay set
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Originally Posted by Peterg22000
Originally Posted by J Wikoff
If you get the aluminum valve covers off a 3800 F-body, you could polish those.
like this... (not done yet)


E-bay set
I want those damn they look good
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i want them NOW!!!!!!!!!! ! ! !
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Corey, check your PMs.
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Those do look really good, that would be a nice touch, any info were to find these,


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