Thread: Original engine paint colour 1956 86in

Originally Posted by 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?

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://paintman.co.uk/shop/land-rover-engine-grey-2-litre-petrol-series-1/


Colin

If it was the same color as my 1950 80" IMAG0829.jpg this was the closest I could find to match .IMAG2123.jpgIMAG2124.jpg Not sure when they changed to gray .