[Fot] Engine Block color

[Rod Pierce]

I'm not too far away from painting my block as well.

Just to verify, you are just using the common Rust-Oleum, not a high heat
version?

On Wed, Dec 20, 2023, 12:46 AM David Gott via Fot <fot at autox.team.net>
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> I would think that some people choose black to HIDE the leaks…. Like the
> factory obviously wanted to do?  LOL.  Gloss black is by far the worst/best
> for this…  which I instantly regretted after trying to pinpoint a leak.
> Determining the leak is “everywhere” seemed to be correct at the time.
> Good plan with the light colors.
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> On Tuesday, December 19, 2023, 11:05 PM, Dave Riddle via Fot <
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> Good idea.  Think I’ll tell them this Rustoleum Yellow.  Similar to the
> Car and as you say, easy to see leaks, etc…
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> I believe black was the factory color for all models, but for a race car
> I’m a big fan of a lighter color.  Mine are always just rustoleum gray
> (boring) but the benefit is it is easy to see oil leaks, see what you are
> working on in poor light, etc.  any of the colors you suggest would be way
>  better than black for this purpose.  I will say that rustoleum holds up
> real well to heat, doesn’t need perfect surface prep, etc.
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> On Dec 19, 2023, at 6:25 PM, Dave Riddle via Fot <fot at autox.team.net>
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> Sounds like I might get my motor back from the Machine Shop this week.
> When I talked to them they asked if I wanted the Block painted.  I’m not
> sure.  Factory motors were semi-gloss black as I remember but I do have a
> spare motor I have had since 1996 when I bought my car from Bob Schaller’s
> widow and the block on that motor is Red. I’m thinking that might be
> interesting or even paint it the Yellow or Green of the Car as I have some
> left over from when the Car was painted
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