First Pics of ERA #795

[kevins2]

Over the past two weekends I prepped and painted the engine. The timing cover was Ford Corporate Blue, so had to strip that. Then I used Eastwood Fast-Etch, primer and ceramic paint. I decided to paint the oil pan because I had an in-pan oil heater installed and the bung and weld were bare metal. Photos show the progression.

[patrickt]

Is there a timing pointer on there that I just can't see?

[kevins2]

Originally Posted by patrickt

Is there a timing pointer on there that I just can't see?

There is a timing pointer, but I removed it for painting. The tape on the balancer marks the pointer location. There is no play in the pointer when mounting it, but the tape made me feel better

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by kevins2

There is a timing pointer, but I removed it for painting. The tape on the balancer marks the pointer location. There is no play in the pointer when mounting it, but the tape made me feel better

Good enough. It's kind of tricky timing the engine without one....

[kevins2]

Originally Posted by patrickt

Good enough. It's kind of tricky timing the engine without one....

Yep, I chased the threads with a tap this morning and reinstalled it before getting to work. I hope to get the bellhousing dialed in later this week, schedule allowing. Have a few more small parts on the way - throwout bearing, various bolts, etc. but hope to install it when my son comes home from school for Columbus Day weekend.