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STEVE1103 · #1 (**permalink**) 12-26-2001, 01:33 PM

Does anyone know if you can powder coat a set of flatheads, and is it a good idea? Have a Merc and was told the 53 heads make good power and are very reliable.

toyshop · #2 (**permalink**) 12-27-2001, 07:37 PM

I would presume that you can powder Coat anything that can conduct a magnetic charge. I don't know why it wouldn't work, but would avoid coating the gasket surfaces. I don't believe it would cause any problems. Not my experience, but what i know about PC'ing. Check with others before using this as gospel.... Good luck.

tcw · #3 (**permalink**) 01-02-2002, 08:48 PM

this is an interesting idea. how much heat can powder coating take?

DirtySideDown · #4 (**permalink**) 01-04-2002, 09:49 PM

One of the Exhaust Header coatings might be a better choice. I can see where it could get expensive as prep time would, I think, be very critical so a not to coat unwanted area's

46fordtruck · #5 (**permalink**) 01-10-2002, 04:03 AM

Just remember this: Powder coating may reduce the ability of the heads to dissipate heat, and exhaust coatings may do the same thing. Just something to think about.

mtflat · #6 (**permalink**) 01-10-2002, 10:39 AM

The other half of your question was about the heads. The 52-53 Merc heads (EAC) on a merc motor produce about the same CR as the 8BA heads on Ford motors 49-51.
The smallest combustion area was produced in the 52-53 Ford heads (EAB) and therefore produce the highest compression ratio available with stock heads when used on either motor.

jml · #7 (**permalink**) 01-22-2002, 11:05 PM