engine detailing in HPOF class

[Guest]

what are you allowed to do to the engine compartment.the mechanics after they cleaned it they painted it the original color again, is that ok , for the HPOF class?? also had the radiater checked and painted ,any comments would be appreciated ..thank you

[ronbarn]

It is an accepted fact that cars do require maintenance. Cleaning and touching up the paint would be a prudent maintenance detail for a good mechanic. Certainly a replacement engine, as did happen for many vehicles, would not be expected to replicate the grease and grime of an old engine. It's a matter of judgement and I trust our HPOF team to be reasonable.

[Guest]

THE REASON I ASKED WAS THAT I SAW THE JUDGE WRITE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE JUDGING SHEET "ENGINE DETAIL O"SO I DON`T KNOW IF THE O WAS FOR ZERO POINTS OR WHAT IT MEANT.

[Guest SalG (Sal Grenci)]

Judges should be more careful with those folks who look over the sholder and have the camcorder running and send over little kids to stand by us, etc.SalG