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Default BMC A Series - remove thermostat housing

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The Natural Philosopher wrote:
is that similar to "muckite"?

Yep. Mezac or 'pot metal'


Copper zinc alloy IIRC


Actually Mazak. Or Zamak. Officially 95% zinc, 5% aluminium. From the days
when ally was very expensive. Known as pot metal, as easy to cast.

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