Engine head painting

[John McEwan]

I’ve finally got my ‘23 engine back together except for the head after resleeving etc.

It’s ready for paint (2 pak thanks to Matt)

My query is if I paint the head and head nuts after tensioning down, do two or three heat cycles then re tension,  how do I not mess up the beautiful new paint on the nuts  and area around the nuts? Maybe not paint those areas and touch up after?

 

[Mattml430]

You could swap them out for unpainted ones, 1 at a time maybe. I used stainless steel acorn nuts on mine with a hardened washer. 

[JFranklin]

Touch up after torquing is the easiest. I sometimes use motor oil or gear lube between the nut and tool as a cushion if I don't want to do any touch up. Usually I just don't care, it's just a car after all.

[Mattml430]

Just a car after all!!! 😳how could you say such a thing it’s a dodge brothers. We aren’t on the ford forum. 😂🤣😂

[Minibago]

Just a car or not it is important to keep your nuts tight.

😂😂😂😂😂

[Mark Gregush]

Why would you paint them after installing, anyway? Wouldn't they have been cad plated or such? 

[jpage]

I believe that, with the exception of Ford, that most production engines were painted as a whole unit after assembly. As for your question, do what is easiest for you!

 

Edited December 23, 2021 by jpage (see edit history)