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82 GT · 04-20-2003, 09:20 PM

I'm starting to get parts around to rebuild my 351w fpr my '82.
Last night I painted the block but was debating if I should paint the lifter galley or not. I read in some mags that painting the lifter galley promotes better oil return to the crank case because the surface is smoother.
I'm using VHT high temperature engine paint.
Has anyone tried this or heard about it?

04-20-2003, 09:20 PM	#1
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	Should I paint lifter galley? I'm starting to get parts around to rebuild my 351w fpr my '82. Last night I painted the block but was debating if I should paint the lifter galley or not. I read in some mags that painting the lifter galley promotes better oil return to the crank case because the surface is smoother. I'm using VHT high temperature engine paint. Has anyone tried this or heard about it? __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.