Original engine paint colour 1956 86in

[Mustlust]

I have shudder shake on take up on first and was thinking of pulling out the engine to take a look at the condition of the clutch components. If I do this I may as well clean and paint the engine and replace all the mounts. Also thinking that I may replace the exhaust while I’m at it.
The remaining engine paint looks like a burnt sienna/tan colour. Anyone have a colour code or reference?https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2018/04/855.jpg

[gromit]

I have shudder shake on take up on first and was thinking of pulling out the engine to take a look at the condition of the clutch components. If I do this I may as well clean and paint the engine and replace all the mounts. Also thinking that I may replace the exhaust while I’m at it.
The remaining engine paint looks like a burnt sienna/tan colour. Anyone have a colour code or reference?

I don't think that was the original colour as there is the same paint showing on the tappet cover which suggests it was done after the engine was assembled.

I think they were normally light blue or maybe grey Engine Paint

(https://www.aulro.com/afvb/series-ii-and-iia/147551-engine-paint.html)https://paintman.co.uk/shop/land-rover-engine-grey-2-litre-petrol-series-1/


Colin

[1950landy]

If it was the same color as my 1950 80" 139660 this was the closest I could find to match .139661139662 Not sure when they changed to gray .

[1950landy]

139666 Found this in my Origional Land Rover Series 1 book. But not sure if it is going to help you. You need some one with a 56 to send you a photo of there motor.