>>I've read the purpose behind this is to enhance oil flow.
>Some hot rodders even recomend painting the non-machined surfaces of an
>engine block with this stuff to promote oil return to the pump. I
>didn't
>think it would be good idea on the rough casting surfaces, but I did
>coat
>the inside of the oil pan with it.
The other common reason I've heard for using glyptal inside the motor is to
trap any loose grit in the pourous casting. I know of more than one machine
shop that does this on their hypo rebuilds. A friend at a local auto parts
store reported that he did this long ago on his Tiger small block and when
the engine was later torn down the glyptal was 100% intact.
>
>>While we are on the subject, Ford didn't paint their 4-speed transmissions
>>as they came from the factory. Something to do with holding in heat.
>>(probably cost)
>>When I was doing a toploader some 12 years ago Dave gave me that lecture
>>too.
>
>Come on Bruce - get outa here. So how do the transmissions end up blue?
>
>With nice looking factory stencils?
>
>Rob Kempinski
The transmissions are painted (blue)? Mine sure isn't but gear oil may make
a good paint remover.
Frank Marrone MK I Tiger B9471116
marrone@wco.com 1966 LTD
Series I Alpine "fix me"
Yamaha Seca 900
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