How To Mask & Paint an Engine Block

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After getting the Oil pan sorted out, here’s that video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WY5Ud7q_igc

I wanted to finish masking and painting the block. Justin Frische and I show 2 different methods for this. One with a hammer, and one with a razor blade. I’d say a combination of both methods may be the best approach. As for the color, that’s entirely up to you, although you may be influenced by other people in the room like I was. In my case, I was happy they did.

Thanks to Justin Frische for his help in this video.

Previous video in the series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PprYbcRobE8

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The head gaskets I used: http://www.raceplumbing.net/SCE-Gaskets-S36156–SBF-ISC-TITAN-COPPER-HEAD-GSKTS-4155-X-062_p_78481.html

Ford Blue Engine Paint: https://www.kimballmidwest.com/80905/

Black Engine Paint: https://www.kimballmidwest.com/80820/

Engine Details

Displacement: 363cid

The Block: http://www.pbm-erson.com/Catalog/PBM/Block%20Kits/KITSBK-29

The Crank: http://www.pbm-erson.com/Catalog/PBM/Clearance/PBM85207

The Heads: https://performanceparts.ford.com/part/M-6049-X302
Compression: 8.9:1

The Cam: Comp Cams custom grind: 222@.050″ 222@.050 .357″lobe lift .571″ valve lift (1.6 rocker) .351″ lobe lift .562″ valve lift (1.6 rocker) 114º separation 4ºadvance

Modified: Edelbrock Performer RPM intake

The Carburetor: https://www.holley.com/products/fuel_systems/carburetors/demon/mighty_demon/parts/5402020BT

The Distributor: https://www.msdperformance.com/products/distributors/ford/parts/8582

The Ignition: https://www.msdperformance.com/products/ignitions/street_and_strip/parts/6462

The turbo Kit: http://www.on3performance.com/shop/1987-93-mustang-gtcobra-5-0-foxbody-turbo-system/

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50 thoughts on “How To Mask & Paint an Engine Block

  1. Imo, paint or clear the aluminum. it just corrodes/ oxidizes and doesn't look good for long. Also build the engine and than paint/ less taping required/ less touch up after assembly.

  2. I have to disagree with the black paint. If you develope an oil leak down the road black makes it more difficult to track the leak. Learned that the hard way.

  3. Long shot question, but if you read this I was wondering what kind of FONT is "ERIC THE CAR GUY.COM" on the watermark of this particular video. if you have that info, I would greatly appreciate it! :o] Cheers!

  4. I love his videos .. he’s a mechanic not a glorified part swapper that’s so common these days . A mechanic knows how to fix a auto no matter the model or where the part is broke . A mechanic can paint a block then move on to replacing a transfer case bearing .. these days it takes three four people to do that .. one guy to diagnose and write up .. on guy to prep block .. one guy to paint block .. and one guy to replace bearing ..

  5. Use 1 of those hammers with rubber on one side and hard plastic on the other side, if you must, no chance of rolling the edge and a LOT quieter. I prefer to use a small round file, it removes any sharp edges while you cut the tape. 'You can have any color you want as long as it's black.' Where have I heard that before? It's a proven fact that black engines cool off faster, but for a t-bucket or open view engine, I'd definitely go with a monochrome paint scheme, including the freeze plugs.

  6. The guys at Hagerty recommend using Dawn dish soap for washing and cleaning the block. Just like their Redline Rebuild time lapse videos. Pretty interesting stuff.

  7. Thanks so much! I'm doing it now on my aluminum head but just using a really small spoon for better control. Otherwise, to primer or not to primer… What about just a second layer of paint? It's already got this rust prevention layer machine shop guy put on after sand blasting.

  8. I feel like the hammer does a good job but idk, Ill cringe while doin it. Recently bought a 305 but turns out it's actually a L81 350 from a Corvette!! Thinking about going metallic silver with chrome valve covers or Chevy engine red with the chrome covers

  9. Yeah, always apply high temp primer to bare metal, preferable 2k catalyzed, then topcoat. Straight enamel on bare metal not so good. That shit will be chipping off in no time, complete waste on time. Even better 2k clear over color coat. Yes, I'm a professional painter. Disappointing Eric.

  10. Eric, you perfectly described 70's TV… There was nothing else on, so we didn't realize how bad it was at the time. If you ever want to laugh and vomit at the same time, google "J.C. Penny catalog, 1977"

  11. I use a razor blade at a 45 degree angle and slide it across the edge with a sweeping motion at an angle as well as until it burns through the tape. I know it kinda scuffs the edge but the hammer can be just as iffy. The difference is it’s way faster and cleaner. I learned this method at a facility that restored and refurbished jet turbine parts prior to media blast and paint as well. And we all know those kind of parts are just as critical as automotive parts. Good enough for them, is good enough for me.

  12. Eric,

    I came here for the purpose of learning to paint a block (as is reasonable) but I have another, unrelated question that you may be able to answer. Buddy of mine had an old LTD Country Squire, with a 5.0 that had the "dual sump" oil pan/pickup setup like it seems like you've got on this engine. The car was starved for oil, probably more due to lack of maintenance than an inherent flaw in the engine, but I was told that the dual sump 5.0s of the 80s as were on the LTD line were a nightmare because of this. Do you have any info on why that might be?

    Thanks,
    Ty

  13. New to your channel and you probably already know but if you don't, I think the coating that you were thinking about was Glyptal Red brush on paint. Also I don't see why you needed to use a hammer or a blade. If you used long needle files to lightly run over the tape on the corners to get nice clean edges. Other than that, I enjoy your channel and how to's.

  14. There's a little bit uh chevy in my ford… thats the only way i could afford… the boost i am about to make… this car is sure to make the ground shake

  15. I work in the aircraft industry with very expensive parts, and our painters cut the excess tape off with a simple pairing knife or another small knife.  You just run it along the edge of the item at a 45 degree angle almost the same action that you would use to sharpen a knife and it takes the excess tape of in seconds and gets into tight corners.  No hammer, no gasket.  Works really quickly and efficiently.

  16. Having 2 different metals(aluminum and copper) what about corrosion like Galvanic corrosion because you do have a presents of an electrolyte???

  17. Good job!! I am working at my Infiniti block, FX45, right now…., making it 5 litre, and about??? 450-500 horses…., anyway, couple important questions her: how did you clean the block…, before painting: pressure wash?, steamcleaned??, or what?? If I do it by hand, soapy water??? Let me know, and " stay dirty", thanks ! youtheman =)

  18. What made your decision to get a iron block with aluminum heads? Weight reduction or cheaper? And will the aluminum heads take boost? And would you use aluminum heads on a nitrous build?

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