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    Default 81 Mustang I6 3.3L Engine - Factory Original Color??

    Hello, can someone advise as to the correct factory original color for the 81 Mustang I6 3.3L engine. I know the valve cover should be Ford blue, but need to know for the engine block and the oil pan. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated as we just received the engine back from the rebuilder. Thanks in advance.

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    No idea myself on that particular engine, but Googling pics of that engine and trying to zoom in on what look like original or unadulterated blocks, the ones that aren't all rusty appear to Ford blue. For whatever that's worth....
    1985 Mustang GT (Mothballed...Desired restomod parts acquired...Top of my project list for my 2024 retirement!)

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    Quote Originally Posted by 85GTGuy View Post
    No idea myself on that particular engine, but Googling pics of that engine and trying to zoom in on what look like original or unadulterated blocks, the ones that aren't all rusty appear to Ford blue. For whatever that's worth....
    Thanks; I did the same but couldn't come to a good conclusion as to whether the block is Ford blue or natural. Still hoping that someone knowledgeable will come through with the answer!

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    Blue.
    In case you need any more info on that I6:
    https://www.fordsix.com/

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    Quote Originally Posted by Monty78 View Post
    Blue.
    In case you need any more info on that I6:
    https://www.fordsix.com/
    Thanks very much; very greatly appreciated!

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    Quote Originally Posted by rocklord View Post
    Yes it does; thank you very much!

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