Oliver 77 Paint Scheme

[elcajonfarms]

What colors should the intake manifold, manifold clamps and exhaust manifold be painted on a 1949 Oliver 77 Standard? I"m guessing they were all painted the same color as the engine body out of the factory (i.e., Oliver green), and the exhaust manifold burned off the paint and rusted almost immediately. Any other suggestions?

 

[oliver fan]

On some tractors I have see intake and exhaust manifolds painted green and on others I have see them painted silver. Like you say, the paint will soon burn off. I like to use the high heat silver paint. It will still burn off but not as quick.

Now for my question: I don't mean to stick my nose into your business but your user name (ID) is an interesting one. You don't post on this site very often but I can tell that you are a Oliver collector. Do you farm and what crops do you grow? How popular are Oliver tractors in your area and are there any other collectors near you? What other crops are grown in your area and are Oliver tractors still used on the bigger farms? If so, what models?

Thanks for any reply.