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Mark Stevens
Posted on Monday, March 08, 2004 - 02:49 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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Tom Mac
Posted on Tuesday, April 27, 2004 - 02:25 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Any paint better than none. After remove loose rust/scale(wire brush, scraper) could rinse with solvent to remove oil residues(as thinners, keep out of bilge). Then wash with very dilute detergent --use paint brush or scrub brush. Then rinse with liberal application of fresh water; a second rinse with distilled water would help. If possible, warm engine a little above ambient air temp, this helps drive off moisture. Then paint with primer for metal, and then finish coats. Two finish coats required. Alkyd enamel and urethane enamel both OK, can use special engine coatings as well.
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