In a message dated 10/2/2002 0:41:50 AM EST, mhooper@pixelsystems.com writes:
<< I am not a concours guy, but don't want
to get too too far away from the correct layout. >>
Mark,
Well, the correct "layout" for the engine bay is body color so any deviation
from that scheme is not "period correct". Your decision; however, falls into
that great bucket of personal choice options i.e., whatever makes you happy.
Typically, the black engine bay schemes that I've seen have all been on cars
which were re-sprayed with engine in place or on cars where the hope was to
hide old or tatty paint caused by leaking batteries, leaking master
cylinders, etc.
Valve cover selection is another personal choice issue but there is an
element of functionality that you may want to consider. The aluminum covers
are thicker walled and hence provide more sound insulation from the valve
train. This is especially helpful if you're running with larger valve
clearances from using non-standard camshafts. The fins do allow more heat
transfer so there is some benefit to them other than looking "cool". I have
an aluminum cover on my Spitfire....a P.O. installed it. It does make the
engine compartment look racier eventhough the Spit doesn't go any faster with
it!
Chip
Chip Krout
1976 TR6 #CF57822U - one of the last 500 built - restoration nearing
completion
1970 Spitfire Mk3 #FDU78512L - on the road and enjoying another driving
season!
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