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Old Nov 28, 2008 | 01:23 PM
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hey does anyone know if its ok to paint the lifter valley with high heat engine enamel .. i was told it could peel off and f up the oil pump any help would be appreciated thx
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Old Nov 28, 2008 | 01:47 PM
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why paint it?
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Old Nov 28, 2008 | 01:52 PM
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seriously?
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Old Nov 28, 2008 | 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by SLOWBOOST
why paint it?
It helps oil flow back outta the lifter valley. Lots of race motors will have a painted lifter valley
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Old Nov 28, 2008 | 02:20 PM
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would be better to sand it smooth
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Old Nov 28, 2008 | 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Mars_302
It helps oil flow back outta the lifter valley. Lots of race motors will have a painted lifter valley
Hopefully not with rattle can. Better make damn sure you have a perfect paint surface.
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Originally Posted by Duceanahalf
would be better to sand it smooth

thats the way ive always known it to be done.
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Originally Posted by Mars_302
It helps oil flow back outta the lifter valley. Lots of race motors will have a painted lifter valley
The ones you see that looked painted is baked on (believe) enamel. I wouldnt recommend spay can
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