Re: Painting the engine

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2013/6/6 8:53:07

Thanks for the photos. I hope you have the missing parts for the oil cooler and filter assembly, with the exception of the oil filter which is available as a repro, these parts are a 1-year only affair and not too easy to come by. If you decide to work around it, whatever you do DON'T put a bypass filter in place of the original full-flow oiling system filter or you'll starve the bearings for oil - better to just loop the system if you must with large diameter fittings and do without a filter and cooler (like the 33 and prior engines), just change the oil frequently. Also, don't be tempted to block off the water flow to the cooler with a blank plate between it and the water jacket, you'll also block the water flow to the rear water passages. If you don't fully understand how this system works, PM me and we can discuss.

Looking forward to more pictures are you progress with the engine detailing.

The large screws retaining the valve covers should be nickel-plated (all the underhood plated hardware was nickel, NOT chrome) and not painted over. The generator scupper should be black, not plated. And the ignition wires should be silver/gray, not black or multicolor, and plug connections should be via eyelets and thumbscrews (photo attached if I can find it).

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