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This will shed a little light on the color of '61 Dodge engines:

Technical Service Bulletin D-1, Sept. 2, 1960

Engine Identification

170             Red
225             Turquoise
361             Silver
383             Silver
383 Ram         Red Engine, Silver Manifold
318             Silver



Technical Service Bulletin D-28. January 24, 1962

With the introduction of the 1962 "S" Series cars, engine paint was
changed from Silver to Red on the 170, 225 and 318 cu. in. engines, and
Turquoise on the 361 cu. in. engine.

Part No.        Color

1879719         Red
2298524         Turquoise


I'll keep looking for more clues...

David Bell
Personal Assistant to the Chairdog
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