From examples I have seen through the years I would say NO they are not the same color.

The 261 was yellow, kind of like this color;

http://www.crayola.com/explore-colors/unmellow-yellow.aspx

The 265 was Yellow Green, kind of like this color;

http://www.crayola.com/explore-colors/chartreuse.aspx

Put these two color pages side by side and you will see the green in chartreuse.

As Tim said, there is no right or wrong. This is just my opinion and it's not ment to stir things up, engine color mix info was never published.

Mike B smile


Mike Boteler

1956 Chevy 3100 Resto Rod
1952 Willys M38 Army Jeep
1983 Jeep CJ7 Laredo
1984 Jeep CJ7
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