Steering Box colour

[AU_MK2]

Hi Guys
I'm painting the engine bay while the engine is out
My steering box has been rebuilt by prevoius owner and is silver
What colour should it be?

Thanks in advance

[Pat Marshall]

Gloss Black

The LCOC Mark II Authenticity Manual would be a good investment to guide your detailing.

[Bob Barger]

Should the aluminum cover be left plain?

[Pat Marshall]

Power steering pump, reservoir and gear box - gloss black
Mounting bolts and nuts to chassis - unplated
Bleed screw on gear box cover - zinc
Housing cover on gear box - unpainted
Bracket, mounting on engine - engine color
Bracket mounting on pump - black
Bolts - zinc
Lock washers - cadmium
Pulley - black
Fastener on top of Vickers reservoir - either star nut, square nut, or wing nut
if star nut - chrome
if square nut - black
if wing nut - cadmium
Threaded Cap on top of Eaton reservoir - black

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[AU_MK2]

Thanks Pat
I agree the AM would be a good investment I have one for 58-60 Tbirds
One good thing is that there are no Marks to compare to here so I can get away with a few things