[FastCougar]

Today's work ... before and after of the external "covers" being painted with Dupli-Color's 500 degree engine enamel (w/ceramic). I did 2 light coats, roughly 15 minutes apart and then one final coat laid on heavier, but not heavy enough to streak.

Timing Cover:

Before


After


Left Head Valve Cover:

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After


Right Head Valve Cover:

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After


Oil Pan (brand new):

Before


After


I ordered a new idler pulley and tensioner arm from Rock Auto. Here they are installed on the newly painted timing cover. I have to remove the old (painted over) crankshaft oil seal and install the new one, but it's late and I don't want to make that kind of noise right now.



However, I think I will need to return the idler pulley and order one from Bill Jenkins ... it's slightly larger than stock ... just enough clearance here to insert a finger nail ... no more.



And yes, I plan on pulling the idler pulley retainer & bolt and painting those as well when I replace the idler pulley