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I have posted this before. 

The correct paint color for Empire Engines is Krylon Number RTA 9230 Cherry Red.

Good luck with the restoration Paula.

I look forward to following the thread.

Charlie

@txlabman That paint color changed at some point and is too dark now IMO.  At first I had one or two cans that was perfect but its a shame its too dark now.  Start here where I posted the YouTube when I did my B-43 Strapped engine.  I then moved to Dupli-Color Perfect Match BGM0398 Bright Red paint (auto paint).  But it is pricey and half as much paint.

Another guy that I got a engine from used Krylon Dual Superbond "Banner Red" but it doesn't seem like they produce "Dual Superbond" anymore.  There is a Krylon COLORmaxx Gloss Banner Red but I am not sure if that is just rebranding (I sent in a question to Krylon about it).  I hope it is as it is a really close color to Empire Red for B-43s and onward.

EDIT:
The EMPCO B-43 that I got in yesterday that the PO painted with "Krylon Banner Red" but for whatever reason didn't paint the wheel (just stripped it bare) I just painted it with Krylon Number RTA 9230 Cherry Red.  I figured it would better than bare metal.  Luckily I'm giving it to my brother, so it will be out of sight of out mind!  Once it is dry I'll post a comparison between what I believe is a original painted Empire B-43 reverser/pump engine and this B-43 Strapped Boiler with Banner Red & Cherry Red Wheel.