December 29, 2006

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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Both crankcases painted. Note all mating surfaces are clean and unpainted. Date: 12/15/2007 Views: 86	Date: 12/15/2007 Views: 86	Oil pan being masked off (pump pads, fittings, etc.) in preparation for painting. Date: 12/15/2007 Views: 73
Completely masked off oil pan and pumps. Date: 12/15/2007 Views: 71	Dixon painting the oil pan. Date: 12/15/2007 Views: 74	Date: 12/15/2007 Views: 72
Painted oil pan Date: 12/15/2007 Views: 95

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