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Title: 49 engine detailing
Post by: Michael Lynch CLC 18725 on March 01, 2005, 07:54:40 AM

I am rebuilding my 49 coupe engine and transmission.
What color should the water pump be painted?
Engine blue or black??

Title: 49 engine detailing
Post by: Fred Hammerle on March 01, 2005, 02:32:55 PM

The water pump should be painted engine blue. Here are some other tips on correct color for the 49 331 OHV V8.

fan blade: black
fan pulley: blue
generator adj. arm: engine blue
valve covers: engine blue with white painted (or decal) Cadillac script and bars
oil filler cap: black
air cleaner: black

Fred CLC #20556 49 CBC

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