Originally Posted by 3hundred
Seems odd the 1979 300's with standard E-58 360 engine don't have black valve covers on blue engines, no? As I recall, they were painted as an assembly with some parts attached, like negative battery cables.



Does seem odd. But I recall specifically when my Dad bought this car new from the dealer and he suspected something was wrong and someone was in there for a repair before sale. This is the first time we heard the Chrysler Marine story.