This site built by Mark Reynolds using Fle圎D. The color is similar to the early 352 valve covers. The correct color is TRW #630224 or Eastwood's "dark Ford blue." ** The blue used on 1966-1968 Ford engines is a darker blue than used on earlier Ford 352 valve covers. * The blue used on these engines is very similar to the lighter blue used on the late-'60s Ford engines. To help clarify this situation, we have created the following chart for reference. Yes, Ford engines were painted blue - but not until 1966 and not after 1981. I have seen this on more than one occasion, but never on a car restored to the level of this Thunderbird, and it brings out a misconception apparently more common than you might expect. Not wanting to offend the justifiably proud owner by questioning the engine color, I complimented him on the car and walked away. Unfortunately, all this outstanding detailing surrounded an engine painted "Ford Blue". All the proper decals and markings were in place, the hoses and belts were correct and held in place by the proper clamping, etc. The closer I studied the car, the more amazed I was by the attention to detail throughout the restoration, particularly in the engine compartment. Obviously, the combination of the sunroof and big engine made this one very desirable Thunderbird. I pulled the wiring harness on my pcm and had some pins bend I fixed them and rest everything still have the code.
I replaced the FRP sensor and still have the code I have checked my wiring have 5 volts checked the ground everything checks out the engine actually is running good just lost some mpg. Making this Bird even more rare was the fact that it was powered by the 350 hp, 430 CID Linclon engine. I have a 07 ford f150 5.4 with a p0193 code. I attended a large Ford show this past summer and encountered a beautifully restored '60 Thunderbird with the factory sunroof, one of slightly more than 900 so equipped.