WATER PUMP BOLTS

Were water pumps on during engine painting process? Engine in question is big block.

[Kim_Howie]

Mike I think they were because a lot of org pumps I have seen have none or very little paint on the back side. Kim Ps I would paint it off myself just looks better.

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Water pumps were installed on the engine before painting, so the bolts should be orange. On the BB's the 'jumper hose' was also installed and is commonly oversprayed with orange engine paint as well.