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Old 05-29-2023, 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Cobra_ZA View Post
Hi guys, opening this thread again.

I just read a "concourse" guide on Cobras and they indicated that the engine block was black and the water pump blue... Has anyone come across this at all? If this could be a possibility, would the timing chain cover be black too? I guess...

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I think it was only the 427 Side-Oilers that were black as that’s the colour they were painted from Ford I believe. I suspect those fitted with 428’s were painted the more usual blue.

But I couldn’t swear to any of that. 😁👍🏻

Paul
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