Searching for correct engine colors. Working on 40 356. what color should the tappet covers be painted? Green or black? What color should the oil pan be painted, green or black? thanks

Is anyone making a rebuild kit for 356 oil pumps. Could use some new gears, and none of the suppliers seem to carry any. Any help. thanks

Tore 40 356 down for rebuilding, and the valves had single lock keepers. Bought new valves a 40 356 and they have key slot keepers in them or the pin keeper. I am guessing that is correct for 40 then. Are the later 356 valves the same length with single lock keepers, that they can be fitted to the 40 18th series? My main question is are the retainers the same for the 2 styles. If not i need new retainers or the later set of valves. any thoughts and comments appreciated. Who would sell retainers for 40 if they are not the same?

ok, the jiggle pin was in my front lifter galley, unsure on rear though. i removed 3 pipe 3/8 npt from the rear. one was behind the jiggle pin plug, and 2 were in the other galley. now my next question is where can i buy these jiggle pin galley plugs? are any suplliers selling them? If not what are guys doing for rebuilds?

Working on a 1940 super 8 with a 356. Unsure that what i removed for oil galley plugs are correct. What should this engine have for oil galley plugs and what size? I had 3/8 pipe plugs in the front and rear, and the cam galley had plugs behind the front cover with brass tangs which i imagine are for metering oil to th gears. What should i be installing? i had a rear galley that had 2 3/8 plugs stacked one behind the other which is why i am unsure as to what is correct. some help would be appreciated.