Engine Paint Specs

[howard]

Maybe it's on this forum already and I've missed it, but I really need to know what the stock engine color was for a '64 Series IV 1592cc. My rebuilder needs to know and I'd like to go as close to stock as possible. Unless it was hot pink. Thanks!

 

[Series3Scott]

Real simple - Satin Black

 

[SIVAllan]

How about the 1725 engines?

Looks like I will be painting the one a PO put in the SIV...

Were they black too, or did they change?

The ruined late SV motor in my basement has a shade of "gun metal looking" blue on it that looks factory. Matches the fan blade, fan blade pully, motor mount & etc from it...

Thanks.

Allan

 

[jumpinjan]

Its a grayish-blue. Yes, the late series V engines were painted that color. I have that color matched, by the way.
Just paint your engine gloss black. That would be correct. Not satin black. That's what American cars would use.
Jan

 

[howard]

Thanks! Black it is. Once again you guys have come through with the vital info. I needed.