The correct color for the balancer is semi gloss black. The spacer behind the balancer would have blue overspray on it since it was installed so paint would not get on the timing cover seal when the block assembly was painted. the balancer was installed after the assembly was painted. Bob G. On Wednesday, March 2, 2005, at 08:57 PM, JRW wrote: > Hello all, > My block will be ready to pick up in the morning.I got away with 30 > over & a polishing on the crank.Painting the engine will be this > weekends project.Is the balancer Black or Blue? > I've seen them painted both colors.Is either correct? > 428 CJ -Dearborn car 1969........ > Thanks Jack W
----- Original Message ----- From: Robert Gaines To: JRW Cc: cars Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2005 9:25 PM Subject: Re: Balancer Color? The correct color for the balancer is semi gloss black. The spacer behind the balancer would have blue overspray on it since it was installed so paint would not get on the timing cover seal when the block assembly was painted. the balancer was installed after the assembly was painted. Bob G. On Wednesday, March 2, 2005, at 08:57 PM, JRW wrote: Hello all, My block will be ready to pick up in the morning.I got away with 30 over & a polishing on the crank.Painting the engine will be this weekends project.Is the balancer Black or Blue? I've seen them painted both colors.Is either correct? 428 CJ -Dearborn car 1969........ Thanks Jack W
Thank You Bob. You are Answer Man................ JW ----- Original Message ----- From: Robert Gaines To: JRW Cc: cars Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2005 9:25 PM Subject: Re: Balancer Color? The correct color for the balancer is semi gloss black. The spacer behind the balancer would have blue overspray on it since it was installed so paint would not get on the timing cover seal when the block assembly was painted. the balancer was installed after the assembly was painted. Bob G. On Wednesday, March 2, 2005, at 08:57 PM, JRW wrote: Hello all, My block will be ready to pick up in the morning.I got away with 30 over & a polishing on the crank.Painting the engine will be this weekends project.Is the balancer Black or Blue? I've seen them painted both colors.Is either correct? 428 CJ -Dearborn car 1969........ Thanks Jack W