I'm overhauling my 292 engine for a 1955 Mercury and I can't find out the correct factory paint colors for the engine and components. Can anyone help me or tell me who to ask?

roviwancanobe

John Mummerts website i believe has that info plus a whole lot more . Ford -y-block.com

 Have Fun , Frank

I am restoring a 1956 Merc and had the same question so I did a little research, here is what I came up with...

1955 - Yellow or Cream and Tan

1956 - Gold block with Blue air cleaner and valve covers

The paint is available in spray cans from Classic Mercury ( classicmercury.com )

I couldn't stand the 56 colors so I painted mine Ford Red wit Argent Silver air cleaner and valve covers.

Pete

The 56 mercs block was gold w/blue air cleaner & valve covers when using carter carb. Argent air cleaner & valve covers when using holley carb. Stick shift 215 HP 312s got the reddish air cleaner & valve covers (holley) equipped.

-Gary Burnette-

I dont think John's site has any color info unless you look at the pics and try to figure it out from them.  I have been trying to find out the original color of my 58 truck 292.  It is a yellowy orangy redy color that I know is the original color but cant find a code for or a way of getting it.  I love that ford made the block such a contrasting color to the outside of the vehicle it really makes the engine jump when you open that hood.

1958 F100 292

"Nothing is particularly hard if you divide it into small jobs."

"Chop your own wood, and it will warm you twice."

-Henry Ford

This is the color I am talking about and you can see it is very orange but is original ford, in person it has a light yellow tint to it.

1958 F100 292

"Nothing is particularly hard if you divide it into small jobs."

"Chop your own wood, and it will warm you twice."

-Henry Ford

Thanks for all the HELP guys !! The color is Yukon Yellow   Dupont paint code 16  & Classic Mercury does have it.

roviwancanobe

Yellow engine with white valve covers and red letters on it if a 198 HP engine. If not the 198 HP engine with daul exhaust valve covers s/b black.

Terry

Don't know if this pic is any help. These cutaways are usually not very accurate,

http://ford-y-block.com 

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old caterpillar yellow is very close ,and it comes in a rattle can off the shelf. any cat equiptment dealer should have it