engine color, 26/27

visionary

visionary

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Were the 1926 and 27 engines painted green, or black like all other model years. the reason i ask is my engine in my 26 tudor was painted green when i purchased it but now that the engine is rebuilt i want to make sure it's correct for 26.

Thanks
Scott
 
There's great confusion and mystery about this. The best guess is that black is correct through 1926. The original coating was Gilsonite. I use a black satin Rustoleum on mine. Here's 1927:

ENGINE PAINTING 1927
In Walter T. Fishleigh’s files in Acc. 94 at the Ford Archives there is a memo dated July 26, 1926 entitled: “Finish For Model T Motors.” It lists the finish to be put on each of the exposed parts of the motor.
Black Pyroxlylin used on: Transmission Cover Starter Motor Generator
Crankcase Commutator
Black Graphite Paint used on:
Exhaust Manifold and Carburetor
Black Enamel used on:
Breather Cap Commutator Retainer Spring Manifold Clamps
Nickel Plate used on:
Cylinder Head Cap Screws Spark Plug caps and Thumb Nuts Spark Plug Wire Terminals Coil Box Terminal Bolts and Nuts Water Connection Cap Screws Manifold Cap Screws
Bright Zinc Plate used on:
Cut Out Cover
Moleskin Pyroxylin Used on:
Cylinder Cylinder Head Generator Bracket Front Cover Air Intake and Manifold
 
26&27 motors are painted green, Ford went back to colors on the T's in 26&27. My 26 Motor was painted green,same as the A's.
 
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