Re: [DML] Re: Frame+Epoxy

[mike.griese@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]

Weight and expense are the main reasons.  It's one thing to
weld up a box section, it's another to seal it to hold a 
fluid.  And you can't plug up all the holes because they 
are there so you can access fasteners, run wires, shifters,
etc.   

--
Mike


-------------- Original message from "Matt" : -------------- 

> Dave, you mentioned this in my post too. MY question is, how comes 
> we can be clever and fill our whole CV boots with grease, but no one 
> has ever thought to fill the inside of the frame with say...motor 
> oil? phosphoric acid? NAVAL JELLY??? Would this work in 
> preserving the frame from the inside? The holes that would make it 
> leak could be sealed. At least in the box sections of the frame it 
> might be worthwhile, don't you think? Albeit, a little more weight. 
> 
> Matt 
> #1604 
> 



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