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Hi all,
The heat shield on my Texan has warped up about 3/4 inch from the tank on one corner. To solve this problem, I went to my local scrap steel company and found a piece of 1/4 inch plate steel that was very close to the size of the shield. I purchased it for a few bucks brought it home and drilled it in each corner then Home Depot for the bolts and washers. I match drilled the heat shield and fastened it to the warped shield. Presto the shield went back to it original shape (flat). The other advantage I have noticed is when it is up to temp the additional thickness acts like a heat sink and my temps have become more close to the temp setting. I know not everyone has a scrap steel yard where they live, but I have found companies on line that will sell a pre-cut piece of 1/4 plate for about $12.00 not counting shipping. I have attached pictures of the finished product. I hope this post can be helpful.
The heat shield on my Texan has warped up about 3/4 inch from the tank on one corner. To solve this problem, I went to my local scrap steel company and found a piece of 1/4 inch plate steel that was very close to the size of the shield. I purchased it for a few bucks brought it home and drilled it in each corner then Home Depot for the bolts and washers. I match drilled the heat shield and fastened it to the warped shield. Presto the shield went back to it original shape (flat). The other advantage I have noticed is when it is up to temp the additional thickness acts like a heat sink and my temps have become more close to the temp setting. I know not everyone has a scrap steel yard where they live, but I have found companies on line that will sell a pre-cut piece of 1/4 plate for about $12.00 not counting shipping. I have attached pictures of the finished product. I hope this post can be helpful.
