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Painting Oil Pan Help

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Jonbbrew, Oct 20, 2020.

  1. Oct 20, 2020
    Jonbbrew

    Jonbbrew Member

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    I know this is more of a generic question but ....

    I can’t pull the motor now but am cleaning Oil pan and replacing leaking gasket.

    I want to paint it but wondering do I need to use high temp paint like a 500 degree or will normal quality rattle can hold up?
    Thanks!
     
    Jonbbrew, Oct 20, 2020
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  2. Oct 20, 2020
    Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

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    I would read the max. temp. rating on the normal paint and then compare it with engine paint ratings. Engine paint would probably be the best choice for holding up for a good while.
     
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    Wmi68CJ5

    Wmi68CJ5 Let the Sun Shine!

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    I painted my 76 ford 390 pan with normal paint and it held up for years fwiw
     
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    PeteL

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    I'd go with "industrial" Rustoleum spray can.
     
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    Jonbbrew

    Jonbbrew Member

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    I know oil gets hot but not sure it would ever get to anything near 500 degrees.
     
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    Keys5a

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    Your pan probably never sees 250 degrees. Most any rattle can paint would work, but "engine" paint holds up to better to fluids around an engine, like gasoline. A fuel line leak of flooded carb can dribble gas down to the pan.
    -Donny
     
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