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Any suggestions to help me paint my engine while it's in the truck? Sittin' on the garage floor - no lift, no stands. '54 235 4-speed

I ordered rattle can and brush-on dark grey engine paint from The Filling Station. I'll prime and wet sand the valve cover and pushrod cover. Any reason to prime the block? If so, with what? I'll brush the block to avoid over spray.

I Gunked it this morning. I'll clean it a couple of more times. What do you suggest to clean it?

Gonna try to paint it without removing the radiator unless I find that I need to when I replace the water pump. Or do you think that I should just go ahead and take it out?

Is it possible to paint the bell housing / clutch housing? Looks kinda tight.

I'll paint the valve cover, push rod cover, water pump (replacing), filler necks, and possibly the timing cover off of the engine. Remove wires, plugs, gen, hoses, fuel & vac lines, and road draft tube, to get out of the way.

I'm tempted to drop the oil pan and paint off the truck, but I'm afraid of what I'll find.

Thanks,