Timing chain cover color?

Forrest39

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I know that the stock color for the 260 should be black, but my question is about the timing chain cover. Is it left in the bare metal finish or should I paint that too? Also, what about the freeze plugs? On an original engine were they painted black or metal finish?
Yeah I know its somewhat trivial details, but I'd hate to loose the concourse because of a small detail.šŸ˜†
Thanks, -Kevin
 

Tweak

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Upon dis-assembly of my believed to be original and untouched timing cover, it was painted black just like the engine.
 

PITT40

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Everything was painted black including freeze plugs, timing cover, water pump, etc. Then the carb, valve covers, pulleys, distributor, etc were fitted.
 
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