Quoting: Jamieg285
I used masking tape on the 'bare' sections. It's easier to trim the edges for an accurate finish.
Absolutely
Jobs to do - assuming you're NOT stripping it further :
I'd pull the push rods and
tappets lifters and inspect, clean, clean bores, oil and replace if O.K.
While out look over the cam lobes for any obvious damage rotate as needed . . . Check the rods (in situ if you like) and piston skirts/bores . . . rotate the assembly to inspect as much as possible.
Clean out the oil pick up filter/gauze.
Check big end torques / main mearing torques etc . . . .
Clean out your oil pan thoroughly !
Are the heads coming off ?
Carb / Brake cleaner is the best for degreasing and good prep for paint . . although it's F*cking expensive so get a pan underneath and collect the used stuff to reuse for "small-part" work.
"Wynns" Carb/brake cleaner is THE BEST as it maintains high pressure right up until the last drop whereas all others rapidly loose pressure and end up trickling out the nozzle.
Use carb cleaner and stiff brushes to clean the block - avoid using rag as that'll leave loads of bits of fluff and lint which'll effect the paint job (brushes just leave thick brissles that are easy to spot and remove).
Before painting dig out as much $hit from the back of the block (behind the flex-plate / flywheel area) . . . although you won't bother paint here you'll get contamination to the nearby areas which'll F*ck up your finish.
