[Fot] Engine Block color

Fri Dec 22 08:08:04 MST 2023

For years I used Eastwood Satin Chassis Black and never had issues. Probably added another .001HP in performance. I used satin as opposed to gloss because it showed any leaks better. Ask 50 people and you’ll get 75 answers, some may even know what they’re talking about!

Merry Christmas to all!

Russ

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Subject: Re: [Fot] Engine Block color

Just regular rustoleum. I have no issues with peeling or flaking, but this is a race engine- it probably gets tanked/stripped every couple years. 

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On Dec 20, 2023, at 6:31 AM, Rod Pierce <rpierce141 at gmail.com <mailto:rpierce141 at gmail.com> > wrote:

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 <mailto:fot at autox.team.net> > wrote:

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.

Dave G

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On Tuesday, December 19, 2023, 11:05 PM, Dave Riddle via Fot <fot at autox.team.net <mailto:fot at autox.team.net> > wrote:

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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Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2023 4:48 PM
To: Dave Riddle
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Subject: Re: [Fot] Engine Block color

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.

On Dec 19, 2023, at 6:25 PM, Dave Riddle via Fot <fot at autox.team.net <mailto:fot at autox.team.net> > wrote:

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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