Engine-ering

We disassembled our 1950 Super Hotshot’s engine and painted it. After our new gaskets arrive, we can put it back together!

Painted engine block (red paint on letters will be done later)

First, we turned the engine upside down to remove the crankshaft and pistons (after removing the oil pan and oil pump).

This engine appears to have been repainted at some point, as evidenced by the dark bluish-gray color, painted crankcase, and overspray on the flywheel. While stripping the block, we found the original gray color paint underneath - thanks to Barry Seel for telling us the right paint color to use!

Every part in the engine looked brand-new, apart from the tower shaft gear, which has lots of deep grooves and will need replacing.

Engine block fully stripped and ready for paint!

We used masking tape for the large areas and earplugs to fill the smaller holes… they worked surprisingly well!