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Title: Vent hole blems
Post by: charred on August 16, 2015, 07:49:56 PM
Any guess as to what caused these irregular vent holes on this EZ MT?

I never did ask the previous owner about them.

Did it leave the factory this way, and thus is THE RAREST OF ALL??!!!   ::)

(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l255/vigbert/IMG_0624_zps48429a85.jpg) (http://s98.photobucket.com/user/vigbert/media/IMG_0624_zps48429a85.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Vent hole blems
Post by: Craig on August 16, 2015, 07:54:31 PM
I've never seen one like that before. Interesting..
Title: Re: Vent hole blems
Post by: 1911Ron on August 16, 2015, 07:56:03 PM
That is rare for sure! For safe keeping send it to me and i will keep it locked up!
Title: Re: Vent hole blems
Post by: charred on August 16, 2015, 07:58:00 PM
Quote from: Craig on August 16, 2015, 07:54:31 PM
I've never seen one like that before. Interesting..

Well that's good enough for me!

Ok guys, it's on the block....first $1500 takes it!  ;D
Title: Re: Vent hole blems
Post by: Uncle Al on August 16, 2015, 07:59:47 PM
It looks like someone used a file to enlarge the holes.  The enlargements are irregular in shape.  If they were perfectly rounded I would say it was a double stamping. 
Title: Re: Vent hole blems
Post by: charred on August 16, 2015, 08:05:05 PM
Quote from: Uncle Al on August 16, 2015, 07:59:47 PM
It looks like someone used a file to enlarge the holes.  The enlargements are irregular in shape.  If they were perfectly rounded I would say it was a double stamping.

Could be. I wonder why someone would want to do that...I need to check for signs of filing around the lid holes.
Title: Re: Vent hole blems
Post by: pbe gummi bear on August 16, 2015, 08:06:00 PM
Quote from: Uncle Al on August 16, 2015, 07:59:47 PM
It looks like someone used a file to enlarge the holes.  The enlargements are irregular in shape.  If they were perfectly rounded I would say it was a double stamping.

+1. Maybe the PO wanted to do a low and slow and filed two vents down to aid in air control.
Title: Re: Vent hole blems
Post by: Troy on August 17, 2015, 02:26:39 AM
Quote from: pbe gummi bear on August 16, 2015, 08:06:00 PM
Quote from: Uncle Al on August 16, 2015, 07:59:47 PM
It looks like someone used a file to enlarge the holes.  The enlargements are irregular in shape.  If they were perfectly rounded I would say it was a double stamping.

+1. Maybe the PO wanted to do a low and slow and filed two vents down to aid in air control.
That's pretty brilliant

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Title: Re: Vent hole blems
Post by: SmokenJoe on August 17, 2015, 02:47:47 PM
Lower & Slower ???    Can anyone say Creosote Buildup  :)          SJ