Sometimes machine shops will mark engine parts they work on. There were
yellow marks on a block I had machining done on by a local shop. Got
pictures to prove it if anyone is actually interested.
Roland
----- Original Message ----- > Date: Fri, 19 Jul 2013 15:00:18 -0400
> From: " Ron Fraser" <rfraser@bluefrog.com>
>
> Kevin
> My best guess is that it is an inspection mark.
> Ford may have used different color paint daps to ID 260 or 289 block from
> a
> distance and not have to check the casting #.
>
> Ron Fraser
>
> -----Original Message-----
>
>
> Just picked up 5 bolt 289 and ready put the 260 in storage, but before I
> do
> I have a question on the 260. On the back of my 260 block there is a big
> splotch of yellow paint. Just curious does it mean anything. Kevin
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