M170 Engine Paint

bl5211a · Post by **bl5211a** » Wed Dec 26, 2012 8:41 pm

Any recommendations on type of paint to use for painting the engine on a 1955 m170/m38a1 engine

Post by **wesk** » Wed Dec 26, 2012 10:04 pm

The same OD 2430 was used on both the body and the engine.

DMCarpenter · Post by **DMCarpenter** » Thu Dec 27, 2012 8:03 pm

Wes:

Should the tranny and tcase be the same color for as well?

Dave

Post by **wesk** » Thu Dec 27, 2012 8:27 pm

DMCarpenter · Post by **DMCarpenter** » Fri Dec 28, 2012 7:28 pm

Thank you Wes

bl5211a · Post by **bl5211a** » Sat Feb 09, 2013 7:01 pm

is army jeep parts GCI paint good for using on the engine or is there another high temp paint recommended?

Brian

Post by **wesk** » Sat Feb 09, 2013 8:17 pm

Willys used the standard 2430 OD on the chassis and drivetrain. Hi temp paints were not used. The only area Hi temp would be needed for a resto that will get driven a lot is the exhaust/intake and the flange attachment area. The use of hi temps would be your personal preference. The current Gillespie AJP Late WWII OD or Gillespie 23070 are a semi-gloss non-hi temp paint and can not be expected to last in the above mentioned areas.

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