I believe the changeover came in '71, so your '69 should still have the same basic engine as the '68 and requires premimum fuel. I know the valve covers were painted turquoise; I'm not sure about the engine itself. I don't think it was painted--? Mark M tntlucat@xxxxxxx wrote: > Hi Pete, > I was curious where i PA you are located. I'm in Reading. > I also have a 440-4barrel in my 69 Imperial and in the > owners manual it recommends premium fuel. Also, do you > know what color the factory painted the motors prior to > installing them in a vehicle? And is there a way to find > out if the motor in my car now is the original one > installed,I do have the original factory build slip if > that helps. Thanks. > T.L. > >