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Mar 31, 2011 | 12:31 PM

zette

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Correct engine paint

Please help me identify the right color orange engine paint for 1971 LT1. Also is there a particuliar brand or manufacture that is, Better adhesion better for heat ect.ect. Thanks Zette

Mar 31, 2011 | 12:49 PM

gq82

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Used VHT Hi-Temp Engine Enamel SP-123 (Chevy Orange) on my 71 sb.

Mar 31, 2011 | 01:10 PM

Easy Mike

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Chevrolet orange of your choice.

Mar 31, 2011 | 03:16 PM

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Mar 31, 2011 | 03:26 PM

Alan 71

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Hi Z,
I've had good luck with VHT, too.
I've also used the engine paint from Quanta (the gas tank company) and a paint I bought at Carlisle last summer called 'Motor Coater' made by KBS Coatings.
Try to make sure the paint you buy withstands heat of 500-600 degrees.
Regards,
Alan

Mar 31, 2011 | 03:39 PM

TWINRAY

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I bought the Easwood paint with the activator but have yet to put it on - still too cool in NY

Mar 31, 2011 | 04:13 PM

7t3shark

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Tried several that were too red and then found Tempo which seemed right. Was hi-temp engine paint.

Apr 1, 2011 | 11:21 AM

zette

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Thank You guys i can always count on the forum for the right answers. Zette

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Apr 1, 2011 | 07:52 PM

72ls5fla

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purchase the correct color orange from Quanta.

It is dead nuts right.....

Apr 1, 2011 | 09:20 PM

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1620 for my 73.

Apr 1, 2011 | 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 72ls5fla

purchase the correct color orange from Quanta.

It is dead nuts right.....

Apr 2, 2011 | 04:40 PM

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Alan 71

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Hi FR,
NICE!!!
Do you realize someone took the hood and carb?
They must be quite decent people though since they put tape on the intake so the rain won't get in the engine!
Regards,
Alan

Apr 3, 2011 | 01:24 PM

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Hi Alan,
Do you think that might be the problem with my air/fuel mixture?
FR

Apr 3, 2011 | 02:10 PM

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Alan 71

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Hi fr,
The air/fuel system doesn't seem to have any moving parts, so any 'mixture' problem could only be caused by adhesive failure causing the engine to run lean.
Good Luck!
Regards,
Alan

Apr 3, 2011 | 02:48 PM

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I want to know where he got that Chevy orange bypass hose?

mike...

Apr 3, 2011 | 07:30 PM

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I want to know where he got that Chevy orange bypass hose?

mike...

Factory correct...at least according to a 30 year Bloomington judge. The mask used on the engine line covered most of the intake manifold only. Maybe I got a little carried away.

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