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two questions--1st, what color was the engine on a 27 and was there some kind of packing on the exaust manifold,where the exaust pipe slides over the manifold? thanks

The closest to correct color I have seen is what is sold by The Filling Station and is an off olive drab type color. The exhaust packing was asbestos string. All I can say is it can still be found in antique stores here and there and is a graphited valve packing rope. I have also heard of a ceramic rope you can get in boiler shops. You can unwind the rope to get the size string you need.

thanks for your help.you are the only one to answer my questions.i owe you one. thanks again....jerry