donpr 0 #1 Posted June 23, 2013 hi im new to this forum. Two weeks ago i traded for a 1966 856. I noticed the engine block is blue after power wash. Where they originally red from factory ? and was mine a replacement, along the way ? thanks don Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
donpr 0 #2 Posted June 23, 2013 heres apicture plus, part of finger. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
donpr 0 #3 Posted June 23, 2013 another pic showing blue paint. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 10,495 #4 Posted June 23, 2013 Kohler replacement engines were blue from the factory! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
donpr 0 #5 Posted June 23, 2013 thanks for info, Im ording rebuild parts from kohler. Costy tho.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarkPalmer 80 #6 Posted June 23, 2013 Kohler complete replacement engines came in either a blueish-green glossy paint, (almost a turquoise color) or black. Short blocks and mini-blocks were most often just primer gray. The blue in that picture looks more like the Ford blue, the engine might have been transplanted from one of the old Jacobsen built Fords. -Mark- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
littleredrider 408 #7 Posted June 23, 2013 I have a replacement K181 on my 854 and it's black. I'm thinking it's a long block, motor is black while everything else is red....sorta.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
donpr 0 #8 Posted June 23, 2013 thanks for answers. Would it be wrong to sand blast ,then rebuild, then paint wh red ? Id like it to look good . Not nessary stock.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
donpr 0 #9 Posted June 23, 2013 the seat is princess atuo cheapie, wife sayes buy a 200 $ seat. for comfort .( I love my irish wife !). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
donpr 0 #10 Posted June 23, 2013 I work at toromont catapillar, machinist, i do reports for engineers for cat. usa. A lot of parts are off shore , spec have to be monitored (chineese all over spec . ) Its ridicules. I work with what I have . huge diesel electic motors to each wheel (4) off road trucks. .makes for a cool job I can order w h bearings but have to cross ref... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
