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Oct 20, 2020 | 10:36 AM

flipper55

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239 V8 Refresh

I have a 1951 F3 with a 239 cid V8......I am doing a full frame off and making the truck into a flat deck with racks......when pulled the engine ran fine and started with no issues.....I want to clean and paint it to its original colour (green)...leaving it a 6V
I want to replace all the gaskets......does anyone have any thoughts or advice for me.....you folks are very helpful and I am a real rookie at this
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Oct 20, 2020 | 10:47 AM

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I've had very good luck with FelPro, and they sell a full gasket set very reasonably. p/n FS-7525-B

Oct 20, 2020 | 11:05 AM

flipper55

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Thank You for the info

Oct 20, 2020 | 05:32 PM

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I just want to chime in and appreciate you keeping the engine stock with 6V Positive ground. As for paint, I have found DE1617 to be acceptable.

Oct 20, 2020 | 09:19 PM

flipper55

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Thank you...I thought about converting to 12v but I have friends that stayed with 6V with their Fords and I think its the right thing to do...thanks for the info on the paint

Oct 21, 2020 | 07:54 AM

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Flipper 55

as far as engine paint Bill Hirsch (800-828-2061). has excellent engine paint. A little pricey but holds up well and esay to touch up with brush.

i used Hirsch Lincoln/Merc Lt Green on my 52 F1 V8.