1958 thermostats housing bolts and.....

[Kevin M.]

1958 230 hp We're both bolts painted Orange ?
Was the carburator spring bracket that attached to the thermostat bolts get installed after the engine received paint?

[Frank P.]

Re: 1958 thermostats housing bolts and.....

Kevin:
Yes, both bolts are painted orange Spring is green for 230 HP

[Kevin M.]

Re: 1958 thermostats housing bolts and.....

Thanks Frank
Do you know if the accelerator spring bracket had over spray?
Go figure, I just bought a spring and its black.

[Joe M.]

Re: 1958 thermostats housing bolts and.....

The original springs for the early C1s were black. The green springs were correct for C2 cars, but were the service replacement springs for the C1s. I have confirmed this by examining Bow Tie cars. None of them had a green spring. The 58-60 Judging Guide is inaccurate on this subject.

[Joe M.]

Re: 1958 thermostats housing bolts and.....

Accelerator spring bracket is carbon steel, not stainless, and it was on the engine when the engine was painted; it is fully painted.

[Kevin M.]

Re: 1958 thermostats housing bolts and.....

Great thanks alot Joe