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Shvegel

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Has anyone seen this marking?
« on: August 30, 2015, 21:30:06 »
Hi,
I have a pretty good memory and I remember when I rebuilt my engine 15 years ago there was a red "C" shaped paint stamp or marking on the right (passenger for LHD) side of the engine block.  At that time I really didn't care about originality and simply painted over it but in the meantime the engine is getting ready for a detailing and re-installation and I was wondering if anyone had seen this red "C" mark and could post a picture?

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Re: Has anyone seen this marking?
« Reply #1 on: August 31, 2015, 14:47:05 »
I think I might have figured it out.  Since the block was primered red I bet the mark I saw was where it was clamped into the fixture when it was painted.

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Re: Has anyone seen this marking?
« Reply #2 on: August 31, 2015, 22:30:26 »
I just painted my engine, I also noticed a bright red mar about the size of a thumb print on it. it was more red that the undercoat. I have many pics taken so ill see if it shows up in the pics and if it does will send you one,
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Re: Has anyone seen this marking?
« Reply #3 on: August 31, 2015, 22:34:15 »
Is this the mark you are talking about. It was a much brighter red than the primer on the engine
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Re: Has anyone seen this marking?
« Reply #4 on: August 31, 2015, 22:41:03 »
That's the one!  Now I know where to look.