Cylinder colors

Dudley · Post by **Dudley** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 00:33

David, I'm looking at Lloyds gold cylinders and note that I have seen them done in black also. What source are you aware of to help determine the original Continental colors?

David Johnson · Post by **David Johnson** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 05:51

Dudley, I haven't dug into the engine thing in a while. I will ask Lloyd when I talk to him and get back to you. He is in a big hurry to get this one done, so It might have fallen thru the cracks! David J.

Paul Agaliotis · Post by **Paul Agaliotis** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 07:41

Dudley,
The Continental engines of the Aeronca era would of had the crankcase painted gray and the cylinders and sump black. The shades of gray seem to vary slightly.
If you get up to the Livermore airport stop by the shop. Red Sky Aviation has 2 Champs on line and the Chief is just about ready to install the wings.
Paul

Dudley · Post by **Dudley** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 10:57

Thanks Guys, and thanks for the invite Paul. I'm overnight in Napa or Oakland occasionally so expect to see me sometime. Dudley

Paul Agaliotis · Post by **Paul Agaliotis** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 11:06

No problem Dudley,
If I'm not there one of the family members will be.
See if you can beat them out of a Champ ride.
Paul

Captgrumps · Post by **Captgrumps** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 21:44

If you buy new Continental cylinders for a C85 they are black.

Doug

David Johnson · Post by **David Johnson** » Wed Apr 01, 2009 15:51

Dudley, I asked Mr. Thompson, the truth is he doesn't know. Sorry, I tried. David J.

shorty · Post by **shorty** » Fri Apr 10, 2009 22:28

Dudley wrote:David, I'm looking at Lloyds gold cylinders and note that I have seen them done in black also. What source are you aware of to help determine the original Continental colors?

Lloyd probably used what he had on hand?

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