>Ralph, thanks for the tip... I've found a paint I'm considering at
>Western Auto. It is Dupli-Color #DE-1604, a "Universal Gold Engine
>Enamel." Is the GM color you mention metallic? Is it "engine paint?"
>Will it matter on a valve cover?
If the Dupi-Color is cross referenced to the GM number I gave then it should
be a close match. The Camel color does seem to be slightly metallic. It is
not "engine paint" but seems to be holding up OK
>What color was original on the block and the head? The oil pan? The
>valve guides were left bare metal, weren't they?
The engine head oil pan etc were all black. I'm not sure if the valve guide
tubes were painted or not but a little paint on them will help seal them
from leaking oil since they do tend to leak.
Ralph Jannelli
'72 Spitfire MKIV daily driver
'66 Spitfire MKII freshly restored
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