Correct Engine Paint Code

[redvettemike]

We need to paint the engine out of a '77 that we are working on. Can someone tell us the correct paint code for this Ford blue engine paint? We plan to use a single stage polyurethane. Thanks.
Mike

 

[englewoodcowboy]

Ford had a light blue and a dark blue they used (as well as gold but as far as I know that color never made it to the broncos) but the switch in years is not clarified well. Looking at your air cleaner and motor, I would say it has been repainted at some time and I would go with the dark blue as it is showing through on some of your parts. I would also recommend Eastwoods Ceramic based engine paint, it is some really nice stuff and the finish is outstanding.

 

[hankjr]

2x on the Eastwood. It's nice stuff to work with. Get the activator as well. I used the darker blue.



Hank

 

[redvettemike]

Doing a bit of research I got some rattle can Duplicolor #1601 "Ford Blue". We sprayed the oil pan with that and it looks pretty good. We are going to get our paint jobber to take a computer 'photo' of that paint on the oil pan and then make up a pint or quart of single stage polyurethane to spray the entire engine with. You are correct that the engine has been painted before, prob when it was rebuilt. Not sure when that was. Thanks.
Mike

 

[Mountain Ram]

Here's the duplicolor 1601.

 

[simmsjeremy]

That looks great as well as yours hankjr. I'm getting ready to start my engine rebuild and dress up just after the first of the year so definitely taking notes here.

 

[redvettemike]

Here is the oil pan with the Duplicolor 1601.

 

[clarrance]

Factory 77 engine color was the darker blue. The "Ford Blue" dupicolor 1601 is the lighter blue. It looks nice, but if you are painting the valve covers, air cleaner, etc. it's too much light blue. Ask me how I know, I made this mistake and wished I had used the correct Dark Blue.

 

[redvettemike]

Factory 77 engine color was the darker blue. The "Ford Blue" dupicolor 1601 is the lighter blue. It looks nice, but if you are painting the valve covers, air cleaner, etc. it's too much light blue. Ask me how I know, I made this mistake and wished I had used the correct Dark Blue.

Ok. Do you know the Duplicolor code for the darker Ford blue? Is the name on the can label "Old Ford Blue"?

 

[clarrance]

Ok. Do you know the Duplicolor code for the darker Ford blue? Is the name on the can label "Old Ford Blue"?

I'm not sure of the name or number for the darker blue, but most auto parts stores have them side by side on the shelf.

 

[redvettemike]

Such typical, aerosol, enamel paints look like crap within a couple years. Just check out a few car shows and cruise events to see for yourself. I've seen and used about everything sold. Did my side oiler with this 15 years ago and still looks perfect.
Developed for the machine tool industry to withstand harsh Ph coolants, red hot, high impact chips, and solvents. Very impressive product. Also used on Cleveland in gallery.
http://oem.sherwin-williams.com/pro...r-topcoats/solvent/catalyzed/polane-hs-enamel

Don: You are correct about those spray cans. I did a '71 Olds 442 engine with that stuff 3-4 years ago and it looks today like crap. We will use a 2 part polyurethane on this engine. Will look at the S/W product. Can you get the correct Ford blue color? Tks

 

[House]

Here are the Duplicolor options at my local parts place
Old Ford Blue - Ford Blue - Ford Dark Blue

 

[Mountain Ram]

Engine prep has a lot to do with the results down the road... A block that's been hot tanked and properly prime red will keep its looks a lot longer.