Topic: Another Engine Paint Question??

[timbo750]

I know there are heaps of threads about engine paint, which paint, what temp to bake, what colour matches the factory etc. But what I can't seem to find a good answer on is when should I paint when the entire is getting rebuilt?

I have seen in some project rebuilds that sometimes the cases get powder coated before reassembly and seem to get done before installing the frame. Which one will give me the least opportunity for getting it scratched? I am concerned that if it is done before I reassemble then it may get scratched before I even attempt to put it in the frame.

also are these baked on engine paints nearly as good as powder coating or is the powder still a far superior product?

[timbo750]

calj737, thanks the engine has been completely dismantled, so once the machining has been done I will get it powder coated and enquire about dissipative coatings.

I actually have another trick for getting the engine in and out but definitely requires two people. I made a timber frame to sit under the bike so that I could tie down the bike to the timber frame for balance reasons. The carbys must be removed, then using another long piece of timber or steel pole attach it to the engine just below the intake ports - this is almost centre of gravity lift and remove. to make it a little bit easier you can use two pole for removal that will allow you to steady and rotate the if needed.