Anyone done an engine block? - Plating Powder Coating Buffing Anodizing

BlindUmpire · #1 (**permalink**) 03-06-2005, 12:29 AM

I've read through the posts and still just want to be sure that coating an engine block is something that can be done without issues. I'm building a 347 stroker motor for a Cobra kit car project. The block is back from the machine shop and I want to coat it. I'm afraid it will warp the deck or cause other issues. Am I worried for nothing?
Thanks,
Don

hvac36 · #2 (**permalink**) 03-06-2005, 01:58 PM

55 engines to date. I've done bike engines, cars mini bikes and go carts... Go for it....

upncoming · #3 (**permalink**) 03-20-2005, 07:54 PM

lol that's bad ass... iv seen rotary engines powder coated and were done a few years back and there holding up just fine..

hvac36 · #4 (**permalink**) 03-20-2005, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by upncoming

lol that's bad ass... iv seen rotary engines powder coated and were done a few years back and there holding up just fine..

I have an 88 RX7 getting ready to pull into teh shop and rebuild... Not sure of the colors yet...

Jim S...

upncoming · #5 (**permalink**) 03-21-2005, 02:20 AM

HVAC this is so funny i have a 88 t2 and also a 68 fastback 302. i didnt think i would ever find another out there who can enjoy the both of these fine cars... lol

hvac36 · #6 (**permalink**) 03-21-2005, 01:32 PM

You dont own a Saturn SC do you? As that is on my project list as well.. lol
Saturn 1.9 with twin turbos all colored Sparkle LT. Orange.. Was going to use the Phyco Lime but changed my mind when I recieved the color chip today...

Jim S...

dansilbaugh · #7 (**permalink**) 05-02-2005, 10:58 AM

So, I'm pretty sure that this shouldn't be an issue, but would PC'ing a flathead change the picture?

I've got a big flathead six to PC soon, but it seems like the steel between the combustion chamber and the outside surface of the casting is awful thin to keep the temps down (perhaps a half inch, not including coolant passages).

I'll probably PC it and see how it goes, unless someone can tell me not to try it with a flathead.

Dan

KZjim · #8 (**permalink**) 05-02-2005, 09:49 PM

ok.. heres one for you guys that have done engine parts... i have a guy who has a KZ900 engine he wants done.. but is afraid of over heating because of the coating... i told him not to sweat it... any comments on this... esp air cooled units.

WELDER260 · #9 (**permalink**) 05-03-2005, 09:44 AM

I HAVE DONE SEVERAL OF THESE FOR A LOCAL PERFORMANCE SHOP IN MY AREA.I NEVER HEARD OF ANY HEAT RELATED PROBLEMS ARISING AFTER COATING FROM HIM. JOHN

VPC · #10 (**permalink**) 05-04-2005, 07:48 AM

Question on complete engine coating.This may be dumb but do you guys completely disassemble the engine before coating?

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