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Old May 6, 2023 | 11:26 PM
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Well, I wouldn't be afraid to give it a try.
Old May 6, 2023 | 11:29 PM
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Monkeybizness probably has some cans of paint I can use then...
Old May 6, 2023 | 11:32 PM
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What ...Red lol

Wet boiling of dot 3 is 284F a little higher for 4. Don't think the calipers get that hot normally. Doubt they get half that unless you have a serious problem.

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Old May 7, 2023 | 12:03 AM
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I have some VHT caliper paint of the aluminum variety, but I like the finish of the Alumi-Blast. It looks closer to actual aluminum to me, I suppose. Maybe because the paint actually has aluminum in it.

Not too sure why my Buddy prefers the Cast-Blast over the aluminum color. That's why he gave them to me.
Old May 7, 2023 | 12:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Jbrew
Can't really go by that.

Ohio's probably got that hot not too long ago.
HA, ha. Very funny.



Originally Posted by white89gt
I have some VHT caliper paint of the aluminum variety, but I like the finish of the Alumi-Blast. It looks closer to actual aluminum to me, I suppose. Maybe because the paint actually has aluminum in it.

Not too sure why my Buddy prefers the Cast-Blast over the aluminum color. That's why he gave them to me.
Unless you want to autocross or something, I'd give the Alimi-Blast a shot.

Waitaminute - That rating is only 250° F (not C). Eh..... Caliper paint might be the better choice.


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Old May 7, 2023 | 12:51 AM
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Really don't think the heat rating is a issue. Seymour is a trusted brand.

You can probably get in there with a infrared gun and see how hot the housings get yourself.....without removing anything.

Or use a K type thermocouple for your meter and alligator clamp right to one...monitor temps while your driving/braking.

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Old May 7, 2023 | 09:34 AM
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You know, with the safety margin manufacturer build into products like this, and the fact that you're not racing, Brew is probably right.


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Just checking in.. It's funny how my Old Truck starts up and gives me no problems after I get a new Jeep but the Jeep starts having issues out of the gate. The fancy Smart radio died in the Jeep as soon as I brought it home. It killed the battery and now it needs a water pump.

Truck has been running like a champ. lol
Old May 7, 2023 | 05:24 PM
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My Dad owned an 85 XJ, then my Brother had a 94 Grand Cherokee. Nothing but issues with both of them.

Well, I went out after letting the F150 sit all day yesterday, and the damn A/C works again. It cycles a lot, as if it is low (I'll put the gauges on it tomorrow). I am pretty sure it has a bad pressure relief valve, it's blown twice before for real issues... and I was reading that they can become weak. That said, I'll be damned if I can see it under there. This is a really shoddy view that Ford provides.





EDIT: Anyone know if this is it? Looks like it might be in the manifold...



EDIT 2: Maybe it's this sum8itch.... All of them that I see for sale are brass though.



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Old May 7, 2023 | 06:19 PM
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While I was under there, I found one of my "hacks". I found that the bottom trans line was a little more "free" to move around wherever it wanted, and at times it was making contact with the idler arm. So, I used some spark plug holders to keep it up with the other line.





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