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December 29, 2006 - Painting

The week between Christmas and New Years focused on painting the engine block.

Two crankcases and an oil pan were painted. This requires substantial prep work, in that all mating surfaces and flanges must be masked off. This was accomplished using a set of banks and an oil pan where possible, and a wooden cover (wheel case pad). Masking tape was used elsewhere.

An epoxy based spray paint with ceramic was used. This paint features high temperature resistance, and is chemically impervious to gas and solvents. The color is very close to the original factory "Merlin black."

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Date: 12/29/2006
Owner: Dragon Keeper
Size: 22 items
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Merlin crankcase ready for painting.  Note non-runnable banks are used to "mask" off top of crankcase.

Merlin crankcase ready for painting. Note non-runnable banks are used to "mask" off top of crankcase.

Date: 12/15/2007
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Oil pan used to "mask" off bottom of case, along with masking tape along bolt and flange line.

Oil pan used to "mask" off bottom of case, along with masking tape along bolt and flange line.

Date: 12/15/2007
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Dixon painting the crankcase.

Dixon painting the crankcase.

Date: 12/15/2007
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New step added to the trailer to aid in getting up on the boat.

New step added to the trailer to aid in getting up on the boat.

Date: 12/15/2007
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Miss Bardahl on the new trailer.  Note the low height when flat.

Miss Bardahl on the new trailer. Note the low height when flat.

Date: 12/15/2007
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Painted crankcase.

Painted crankcase.

Date: 12/15/2007
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Banks and pan removed.

Banks and pan removed.

Date: 12/15/2007
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Date: 12/15/2007
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Second crankcase prepared for painting.

Second crankcase prepared for painting.

Date: 12/15/2007
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Date: 12/15/2007
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Date: 12/15/2007
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Oil pan and wooden cover for wheel case mount used for masking off during painting.

Oil pan and wooden cover for wheel case mount used for masking off during painting.

Date: 12/15/2007
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Date: 12/15/2007
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Overhead view of the Bardahl.

Overhead view of the Bardahl.

Date: 12/15/2007
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Date: 12/15/2007
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