Valley pan color - 1957 312

[jhicks5]

What is the factory correct color of the valley pan on a '57 D code 312?   Engine red or black?  Mine was black, but everything I have found suggests it was supposed to be red.  This engine had been rebuilt before so it is possible the prior owner painted it black.  Thanks.

[Hoosier Hurricane]

Engine color is correct.   John

[Ecode70D]

Engine color is correct.   John

    X2 what John stated about color.
    Those Y block valley covers are prone to leaking.  Hopefully someone will chime in with suggestions.   

[Ford Blue blood]

A very thin coat of Permatex non hardening sealer on both sides of the gasket, none on the edges, and do not over tighten.

[jhicks5]

Thanks for the help.  I read a few other threads about the risks of over-tightening.  I read 2-3 ft/lbs was enough.  Is that enough? 

[Hoosier Hurricane]

After you install the pan, sit the intake manifold on and use a feeler gauge or a piece of light cardboard to make sure the intake doesn't sit on the front pan bolt.  If it hits, there's a good chance you'll have a leaky intake gasket or even a broken front ear of the manifold.  Don't ask me how I know this.  John