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Mark Stevens
Posted on Monday, March 08, 2004 - 02:45 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I am thinking of purchasing a 1977 32' Uniflite with twin gas big block crusaders. Both engines have undergone a recent complete rebuild. The odd thing is that they were not painted during the rebuild and are back in the boat completly raw although still very clean. I am concerned that rust will start taking over. Is this a common practice to leave the engines unpainted? If not, what is the recommended method to paint while the engines are installed? What type of paint and prep should be used?

Thanks for any advise.
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miro
Posted on Tuesday, March 09, 2004 - 08:10 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Most rebuilders that I know, always paint the engines - usually spayed when they're in the shop.
In the boat- get a bunch of spray cans - lottsa ventilation - and cover what rubber you can or remove it- mask everything around it - hang yourself by the ankles from the rafters and go to it.
It ain't easy that's for sure.
Surface prep will be the challenge - wipe down as best you can with varsol or other degreaser. Get the best enamel you can find - industrial floor paint is what I've used.

Have a chat with the shop that rebuilt them, too.
Miro

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