Black '75 FXE Engine Case
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Black '75 FXE Engine Case
I have an opportunity to pick up a '75 FXE for a decent price, but I noticed the engine case is black. To my understanding the only black engine cases were in the later years of shovelheads (e.g. Sturgis FXB). The numbers match the case, frame, and title, so it seems like it's the original case. I'm assuming someone painted this themselves?
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How about trying paint thinner first, or maybe Acetone or MEK. If none of that works then it means pulling the motor and taking off the carb (use rages to block off intakes). But I am thinking a good bead blaster could tape off most of the top end and exposed cone and motor sprocket side? Seems like something like bubble wrap and the packing wrap that reminds me of Seran wrap could ensure that nothing gets in your motor. Not a lot of surface area that is painted
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The transmission case on my Flathead had been painted black somewhere in it's life. Real thick crap, very industrial. It took some time but using Aircraft Paint Remover I got it all off. Spray it on, let it bubble, then light scrub with a soft wire brush. Repeat as needed to get it all off.
Could it be done in the frame? How much patience do you have? If you pull the motor I bet it wouldn't be too bad to do on an engine stand and save yourself pulling the entire motor apart.
https://www.autobodytoolmart.com//kl...CABEgL_X_D_BwE
Could it be done in the frame? How much patience do you have? If you pull the motor I bet it wouldn't be too bad to do on an engine stand and save yourself pulling the entire motor apart.
https://www.autobodytoolmart.com//kl...CABEgL_X_D_BwE
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