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Firechickenzz · 07-23-2024, 04:11 PM

Does anyone know what color the engine block is supposed to be for 1936?
Also what is to be painted? Block, Heads and Intake?

I picked up some Ford Green engine paint from Napa but don't think its correct.

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ford38v8 · 07-23-2024, 04:19 PM

Bill Hirsch has the correct Ford engine green. Get the 1935-36 Ford book from the EFV8CA for answers to questions you haven’t even thought of yet.

Charlie Stephens · 07-23-2024, 04:54 PM

I think you are going to find the pan should be black put that is why you should get the book. Unfortunately the club's web site is down and you will need to wait.

Charlie Stephens

Firechickenzz · 07-23-2024, 05:15 PM

I have the book and went through it cover to cover. I did find it mentions dark green for the engine but nothing about the block or replacement cast iron heads.

Model51 · 07-23-2024, 08:45 PM

Most 1935 and 1936 car engines came with aluminum heads and valve cover (intake manifold) and the aluminum were left unpainted. In general, machined surfaces on the block are unpainted. If you want this look, I suggest using a clear coat so rust doesn't come too quickly to these surfaces.

The block is Ford Green and I think Hirsch has the best paint for this application. If using cast iron heads or cast iron valve cover (like for a truck), these should be painted the same engine green. Pan is gloss black and water pumps are engine green too.

There's a lot more detail such as the finish on the fasteners to be concerned with if you are going for a show car or are particular about it, but that's entirely up to what you want to do.

rockfla · 07-24-2024, 07:44 AM

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Here is a 35 motor I am in the finishing stages with Sans the Aluminum Heads of course. Hope this helps

OH, and the water pump bolts have been changed to the proper cad plated bolts as well!!!

Zeke3 · 07-24-2024, 08:53 AM

Great looking engine Rockfla! Keep up the good work.

rockfla · 07-24-2024, 09:20 AM

Thank you Zeke 3

As noted in my post above, I have gone through and updated a few detail items like the water pump bolts as the proper finished ones hadn't arrived yet along with a few other detail items

rockfla · 07-24-2024, 09:26 AM

Here it is in more "correct" trim

07-23-2024, 04:11 PM	#1
Firechickenzz Member Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: Elgin, IL Posts: 69	1936 Engine Paint Does anyone know what color the engine block is supposed to be for 1936? Also what is to be painted? Block, Heads and Intake? I picked up some Ford Green engine paint from Napa but don't think its correct. 20240723_154330.jpg

07-23-2024, 04:19 PM	#2
ford38v8 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 7,285	Re: 1936 Engine Paint Bill Hirsch has the correct Ford engine green. Get the 1935-36 Ford book from the EFV8CA for answers to questions you haven’t even thought of yet. __________________ Alan

07-23-2024, 04:54 PM	#3
Charlie Stephens Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,305	Re: 1936 Engine Paint I think you are going to find the pan should be black put that is why you should get the book. Unfortunately the club's web site is down and you will need to wait. Charlie Stephens

07-23-2024, 05:15 PM	#4
Firechickenzz Member Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: Elgin, IL Posts: 69	Re: 1936 Engine Paint I have the book and went through it cover to cover. I did find it mentions dark green for the engine but nothing about the block or replacement cast iron heads.

07-23-2024, 08:45 PM	#5
Model51 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fairfax Station, VA Posts: 777	Re: 1936 Engine Paint Most 1935 and 1936 car engines came with aluminum heads and valve cover (intake manifold) and the aluminum were left unpainted. In general, machined surfaces on the block are unpainted. If you want this look, I suggest using a clear coat so rust doesn't come too quickly to these surfaces. The block is Ford Green and I think Hirsch has the best paint for this application. If using cast iron heads or cast iron valve cover (like for a truck), these should be painted the same engine green. Pan is gloss black and water pumps are engine green too. There's a lot more detail such as the finish on the fasteners to be concerned with if you are going for a show car or are particular about it, but that's entirely up to what you want to do. __________________ 1935 157" 1 1/2 ton stake truck undergoing full original restoration 1936 131 1/2" panel truck rescue preservation Author of the 1935-1936 Ford Model 51 V8 Truck book published by the Early Ford V8 Club of America

07-24-2024, 08:53 AM	#7
Zeke3 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 1,592	Re: 1936 Engine Paint Great looking engine Rockfla! Keep up the good work.

07-24-2024, 09:20 AM	#8
rockfla Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 4,807	Re: 1936 Engine Paint Thank you Zeke 3 As noted in my post above, I have gone through and updated a few detail items like the water pump bolts as the proper finished ones hadn't arrived yet along with a few other detail items