ValiantOne
Well-Known Member
Hey All,
Putting a magnum 360 in the 68 Val. The val's original 273 was/is painted mopar red. The 360 mag was black.
I was thinking to keep the red, but my engine is going to retain the serpentine acessories and eventually will be an EFI engine. Maybe that'd look better black........??
Totally cannot decide.
Also, I am going to paint the block now, before I put the rest of the engine together, as it may be a while and I don't want to have to clean a bunch of new rust off to paint it when it is already assembled. The block is pretty dang rusty to begin with. What is the best way to clean her up? Knotted wire cup or something?
Do I need to use a rust converter? Or just get as much off as I can, then prime and paint?
Thanks!
CE
Kinda rusty!
Putting a magnum 360 in the 68 Val. The val's original 273 was/is painted mopar red. The 360 mag was black.
I was thinking to keep the red, but my engine is going to retain the serpentine acessories and eventually will be an EFI engine. Maybe that'd look better black........??
Totally cannot decide.
Also, I am going to paint the block now, before I put the rest of the engine together, as it may be a while and I don't want to have to clean a bunch of new rust off to paint it when it is already assembled. The block is pretty dang rusty to begin with. What is the best way to clean her up? Knotted wire cup or something?
Do I need to use a rust converter? Or just get as much off as I can, then prime and paint?
Thanks!
CE
Kinda rusty!