I was originally planning to use the duck egg blue for the engine paint colour which I thought was the right colour. However, having got the head off now to have a closer look, it appears that the block and the head currently have a sand / limestone paint on them (which you can just about make out on the photo). Is there a chance this was the original colour (1973 civilian series 3) or would the engine be originally in the blue?
engine paint colour
- Thread starter sprie
- Start date
This site contains affiliate links for which LandyZone may be compensated if you make a purchase.
Wildefalcon
Well-Known Member
- Posts
- 1,685
Any other shots of the engine? What e the first three digits of the serial number?
Engine serial number starts 90127, one more photo below which i think just about shows block is the same colour as the head.
Hope that helps. i appreciate the help.
Attachments
Wildefalcon
Well-Known Member
- Posts
- 1,685
Series 3 3 bearing. 8:1 compression. Duck egg blue. Entirely likely that it's not been in there undisturbed since new.
Photo is of the head after some cleaning - there is a slight hint of blue paint, so you are right, that does look like that was the original colour. I presume it is frowned-upon to change the colour (e.g. to limestone?), as that duck egg blue is a bit shocking.
Attachments
Wildefalcon
Well-Known Member
- Posts
- 1,685
Your engine, your choice, consequences are on you.
In terms of value, original is preferred, but.....
In terms of value, original is preferred, but.....
Last edited:
tottot
Well-Known Member
- Posts
- 8,073
- Location
- west wales coast
The light green ones you see are likely ex military units that when in service had had a refurb/rebuild, so not a totally incorrect colour if you know what I mean.
Duck egg blue it is then!
