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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1970 Boss => Topic started by: THoug on April 13, 2018, 06:40:32 PM

Title: '70 Timing pointer paint
Post by: THoug on April 13, 2018, 06:40:32 PM

I'm preparing to paint my '70 Boss 302 engine this weekend, and was wondering about the timing pointer. Should it be the same Ford blue as the engine? If so, was it installed on the engine when painted ( attaching nuts also painted blue?)?

Thanks,
    Todd

Title: Re: '70 Timing pointer paint
Post by: J_Speegle on April 13, 2018, 09:13:17 PM

Was attached to the engine when it was painted as a unit so it and hardware was engine blue

Title: Re: '70 Timing pointer paint
Post by: THoug on April 14, 2018, 10:52:18 AM

Thanks much Jeff, that's what I was expecting, just wanted to confirm.

   Todd

Title: Re: '70 Timing pointer paint
Post by: JohnRB on April 14, 2018, 12:21:49 PM

Quote from: THoug on April 14, 2018, 10:52:18 AM

Thanks much Jeff, that's what I was expecting, just wanted to confirm.

   Todd

This would help you a lot when detailing your Boss 302 engine.

http://anghelrestorations.com/uploads/3/5/1/2/35122002/boss302_engine_detail_v1.1.pdf

John

Title: Re: '70 Timing pointer paint
Post by: THoug on April 17, 2018, 06:56:09 PM

Thanks John, I have been using Marcus's detailing guide, and it's been very useful. But, there are a few details that are obscrued in the photos. In particular, the area behind the alternator and smog pump.

Thanks again,
   Todd