polishing IC pipes?
Post Fiend
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 6,096
Likes: 26
From: Mesa AZ
Oh well, I missed the boat on that one. Wish I would have thought of it back then.
Laughing Gas
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 1,051
Likes: 4
From: Caro, MI
These are my painted IC Pipes. I just used a wire wheel to get the gule off, wiped down with acetone, and then painted with 550 degree New Ford Blue paint. Haven't had any issues with pealing or flaking.
Senior User
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 172
Likes: 0
From: Berks County, PA
Post Fiend
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 9,549
Likes: 14
From: Payson, AZ
As for the spider I used a wire brush on a drill, no polish.
I did this in Oct '08 and haven't redone them since.
This pic was taken on the 6th of this month.
They stay clean if the CCV Mod is done.
Post Fiend
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 6,096
Likes: 26
From: Mesa AZ
I still think that someone might have swapped an early engine into your truck. The serial number is down by the oil filter housing. Sure would explain a few things...
Were your injectors ADs?
Cargo Master
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 2,771
Likes: 3
From: Louisiana
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalytic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
Post Fiend
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 6,096
Likes: 26
From: Mesa AZ
David, that does look like a good serial number and would fall in the late 01 model year range. I think you found yet another location besides just on the oil filter boss. Can you post a photo?
Does a magnet stick to your IC tubes?
Does a magnet stick to your IC tubes?
Cargo Master
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 2,771
Likes: 3
From: Louisiana
Posting Guru
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 1,967
Likes: 0
From: Bowling Green, Kentucky
You don't need the VHT paint for the IC tubes plus you don't get as many colors with VHT paint. The regular high temp works fine for the IC tubes.