by sportsterpaul » Fri Nov 25, 2016 11:41 am
I assume they chrome stainless vales because stainless galls so easy, that was the problem gun manufacturers had with stainless. They could mess with alloys, but I suspect to get the high-temperature performance Manley was stuck with alloys that galled. I agree with Erik, keep chrome plating out of the engine. How many of us have seen a beautiful gearcase cover at a swap meet only it has been chromed, inside and out, and that chrome is pealing, inside and out. Don't chrome aluminum, except maybe billet, and even then, a nice polish looks as good, and you can always fix a ding, unlike if it is chromed.
55panman, did you get the frame I sent you that FedEx lost? I send you private messages and its just crickets chirping. I would be nice if you at least acknowledged getting it, after FedEx lost it for two months. Since they didn't charge me, I am not even expecting you pay shipping.