Anyone powder coat or paint the engine covers?

andy · Post by **andy** » Sun Mar 25, 2007 9:12 pm

GULP!!! That's almost a "new" Pinz! Maybe after it's paid for, but right now I don't think the wife would rent that, let alone buy it. Thanks.

Andy Comstock, TX

mjnims · Post by **mjnims** » Sun Mar 25, 2007 10:14 pm

Makes 55-60mph look real good now. The whole issue of speed and power has always been about money even in conventional vehicles. I think I have enough tied up in add-ons on my fords diesel to have bought another engine but man does it run.

Profpinz · Post by **Profpinz** » Sun Mar 25, 2007 10:30 pm

Jake quited my around $12,000 for the motor

I daresay Jake goes to town on the motors, but WOW.... $12,000 US ($15,000 Aus)

When I originally put the motor together when rebuilding the Pinny I had it tanked, line bored and fully balanced so I didn't need to do so much on the bottom end when I upgraded it to 2.7 in 2002.
In 2002 I purchased the pistons and rings from the US, and locally had the balance checked again, the cylinders bored and the heads done (valve seats and guides replaced etc).
The whole 2.7 upgrade cost around $3500 Aus (I assembled it myself) and it's been running beautifully ever since!

It's not a fully worked 3.1 or 3.3 but then again it worked out a bit cheaper

andy · Post by **andy** » Sun Mar 25, 2007 11:01 pm

My problem is I don't have a background, or probably even much apptitude for mechanical things. Much of what you all discuss may as well be Greek to me. Even the powder coating vs spray on doesn't mean a whole lot. But, 12K, wow! I had a complete do-over on my '76 Bronco's motor for about $2,200. But, I am learning a whole bunch from all of you and I appreciate it.

Andy
Comstock, TX
'75 710M