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Old May 3, 2010 | 08:04 PM
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I have a 2000 mile ,030 over shortblock ,85' # E5AEC3B with through the block dipstick and YYY in the lifter valley. What is it from and what is the correct block paint color?
 
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Old May 3, 2010 | 09:16 PM
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There's no way to know what it is from and the correct block color is whatever you like best.
 
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Old May 3, 2010 | 10:38 PM
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Thank you Sir. I am trying to sell it so wanted to paint it the original color to help sell it. I personally like Ford blue but wondered what the factory used in 85'. I will keep looking. Chaz
 
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Old May 5, 2010 | 09:47 AM
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the "new ford grey" looks awesome on engine blocks and heads. i did a 68 mustang with a e7 block and afr 185 heads painted the block grey and the heads are of course alum. looked sweet in a black engine compart.
 
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the yyy usually means it comes from a truck or van, xxx means a sedan or coupe.
 
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