motor/engine bay cleaning...

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  1. 71gold

    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    ...i posted these a few years back but thought i would bring them back for the "new 6 cyl. owners".

    Kelly, came by on his way home from work to pick up a head for his car. i suggested we put it on and he liked the idea...(y)

    i suggested to clean under the hood while we were under there.
    after he drained the coolant...
    we cleaned and i painted the motor...
    all the parts that were removed were cleaned and painted before replacing...
    took about 4 hrs.:thumbs2:
     
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    71gold, Mar 28, 2008
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  2. 48fordnut

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    quick work, looks good.
     
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  3. don graham

    don graham MCG State Rep

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    Do the blue pistons give it higher compression? J/K Looks good.(y)
     
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    :rofl2: .00000000001 bump in compression
     
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    Are you accepting appointments?

    Great work guys!
     
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  6. blugene

    blugene Senior member Supporting Member

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    Impressive! Props to Franks Auto (y)
    Now get rid of the painted battery terminal ends...
     
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  7. PINKY

    PINKY .....John Ford.....

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    I have seen the car in person....very nice work!!!!!
     
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  8. Dan Starnes

    Dan Starnes Original owner

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    Nice job and what a difference some new paint makes,, I always think they run better with a little new paint. Thanks for the pics.
    Dan
     
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  9. Maverick73

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    Looks good Frank. Nice job!
     
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  10. Earl Branham

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    Wow, Kelly's car looks good! Is he bringing it to the FFW?
     
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    looks great

    i just scrubed and masked off my engine while it was still in the car and used that same color paint and ive always got people asking me if its brand new or rebuilt
     
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  12. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    Nice work Frank!! or was your better half involved??
     
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