So I’ve been in the shed trying to get a bit done before the cam tensioners arrive, which I hope will be any day now.
So bit by bit I’ve been respraying the components of the engine, first was the cam cover. I did all the parts in a primer then final coat was with aluminium finish.
Then I masked up the head, masking is more time consuming than the spraying itself I’ve found but it’s well worth the effort.
Unfortunately the size of my garage oven meant I did half bakes. This took twice as long because I’d have to wait for the part to cool down then spin it around.
So with the cylinders I ended up grinding the broken fins down on both sides so it was at least symmetrical. I know some of you are probably cringing but for the money and time lost on the build, I went with this option. To be honest I don’t think it looks that bad.
Then once the grinding was done, I masked it up and gave it the double bake.
Then I removed the chain guard, rotor stator cover, clutch cover, oil pump, oil filter, timing cover and sump before masking up the gearbox to spray it.
I ran a magnet through the oil and found just a few specs of metal I’m not sure if it’s anything to worry about.
I have set my oven up under the gearbox and have been out in the shed with the heat gun on the top parts of the gearbox.
When I went to the shop to pick up a oil filter I ended up seeing a helmet. I’ve always liked the bell Bullit helmet but unfortunately my misshapen head doesn’t fit into them.
I ended up seeing a Scorpion helmet in plain white. I thinking maybe my bro can make me some matching decals on the helmet
Tomorrow I’ll put the new pistons in, replace the oil filter, then polish up the side covers. Then I’ll be waiting for the cam tensioners and then I’ll have to reshim the head.
This is something I think I’m going to need help with as I think I bent 2 exhaust valves and don’t want to risk doing it again. Rex from T-Rex racing said it could be done with the head of the engine but I’m not 100% on it.
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