1927 engine color

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Model T Ford Forum: Forum 2013: 1927 engine color
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Larry Holderman Warsaw, Indiana on Thursday, July 11, 2013 - 11:58 am:

I am aware that the engine of a 27 should be Drake Green/ Moleskin color. Was this the block only?? or does that mean the oil pan & hogs head also?
Larry


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Larry Bohlen, Severn MD on Thursday, July 11, 2013 - 12:04 pm:

Larry,

Here's the painting schedule per the factory:
Most folks use the ford green used on the Model A's it's close. Moleskin was a dark green/brown/olive color.

Hope this helps.
Larry

ENGINE PAINTING

1927

In Walter T. Fishleigh's files in Accession 94 at the Ford Archives there is a memo dated July 26, 1926 entitled: “Finish For Model T Motors”. It lists the finish to be put on each of the exposed parts of the motor.

Black Pyroxlylin used on:
1. Transmission Cover
2. Starter Motor
3. Generator
4. Crankcase
5. Commutator

Black Graphite Paint used on:
1. Exhaust Manifold and Carburetor

Black Enamel used on:
1. Breather Cap
2. Commutator Retainer Spring
3. Manifold Clamps

Nickel Plate used on:
1. Cylinder Head Cap Screws
2. Spark Plug caps and Thumb Nuts
3. Spark Plug Wire Terminals
4. Coil Box Terminal Bolts and Nuts
5. Water Connection Cap Screws
6. Manifold Cap Screws
7. Cylinder Valve Cover Bolts

Moleskin Pyroxylin used on:
1. Cylinder Block
2. Cylinder Head
3. Generator Bracket
4. Front Cover
5. Air Intake and Manifold

Bright Zinc Plate used on:
1. Cutout Cover


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Jim Patrick on Thursday, July 11, 2013 - 12:23 pm:

Here is the engine for my '26 coupe. Several years ago on the forum, the color scheme was listed for each component by one of the members. Whether it was historically correct or not, I'm not sure, but I liked it and painted my engine that way:

Block, Water outlet, carburetor, intake manifold, timer: Green (engine paint from Snyders)

Pan, hogshead, coil box, horn, intake air pre-heater, fan, fan pulley, generator, exhaust manifold. fuel shut off, manifold studs & clamps: Any High Heat resistant Gloss Black engine paint from auto parts store (Exhaust manifold painted with super high heat manifold paint from Eastman. Cured out in an oven as per the instructions, it will withstand 1,500 degrees F)

Red carriage head bolts were being primed when these photos were taken. The bolt heads have since been painted black. Jim Patrick


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Jim Patrick on Thursday, July 11, 2013 - 12:26 pm:

PS Starter: Gloss Black


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Larry Holderman Warsaw, Indiana on Friday, July 12, 2013 - 12:08 pm:

Thanks for everyone's help..Larry


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