Atwell and John,
Don't forget about the early Mk3 valve covers that were painted a
gold/bronze color.
Joe
Atwell Haines wrote:
>
> At 12:17 AM 10/28/98 -0000, jonmac wrote:
> >
> >For the record, all cylinder blocks were painted a semi-matt black with
> >silver painted rocker (valve) covers.
> >
> >John Macartney
>
> John,
>
> You got the block colour right (although the black always looks a bit shiny
> when the leaking valve cover provides an oily coating). <g>
>
> As for the valve cover, my '79's was orange, sort of, but not quite, like
> US Chevy engine block orange. I have an original 1979 factory brochure
> that shows the orange valve cover, too.
>
> Humbly yours,
>
> >
> Atwell Haines
> '79 Spitfire FM96062 UO
> Succasunna, NJ USA
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