Re: [FWDLK] Engine Paint Codes?

[Eastern Sierra Adjustment Svc <esierraadj@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

The engines, as seen in my photo, are exiting the paint
station, in 1956.

Neil Vedder





On 6/12/2012 6:48 PM, John Hagen wrote:
> Well, it's been a long time since I've seen a Dodge engine painted silver.
> Can't even recall when that was. Anyway, none of the red, turquoise, blue or
> orange engines had painted exhaust manifolds. I do seem to recall seeing
> some with overspray on them from the factory indicating the manifolds were
> on the engine during painting. Again long ago so I can't state for certain.
> I'm thinking early 318's?
>
> Anyway, I seriously doubt that even the silver engines had totally painted
> manifolds, Probably just overspray. Elsewise, the odor from all that paint
> burning off would just destroy that "new car" smell.
>
> John Hagen
>
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> And, the REAL answer is..no drum roll necessary :
>
> (For the DODGES, anyway), the exhaust manifolds were painted
> right-along-with the assembled engine-block.
>
> The paint probably burned-off quickly, but OEM, on Dodges, they were painted
> in Engine-Silver.
>
> Neil Vedder
>
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