Rad shell crank cover finish

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Rad shell crank cover finish

11-26-2017, 04:58 PM

I was looking at my radiator shell crank cover and find it has a 'textured' finish. That is it does not have a smooth polished surface. I check a couple of others and they are the same. I believe they were likely not very polished, probably just stamped out and riveted in place.

Can anyone shed some light on them?

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11-27-2017, 12:09 AM

Mine was originally nickel plated, but is mostly rust now.
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11-27-2017, 06:22 AM

Mine is 31 so it is stainless. I guess I should have added that, but I have never had any 28-29 stuff.
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11-27-2017, 06:29 PM

Polished stainless in 30-31 Nickel in 28-29

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11-27-2017, 06:31 PM

I never saw one with the textured finish that you mention

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11-27-2017, 06:33 PM

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I think that texture is finish bubble or rust...LOL

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