We had a nice near 60F day today so I got the engine painted. I couldnt stand not having paint in all areas, so I took off the water pump housing and damper, painted, then reinstalled. Here are some pics. These are just temporary valve covers, not my fresh rechromed ones.
This is Bill Hirsch engine paint
First time using, came recommended. I must say, has to be the nicest engine paint I ever used. Flows on so nice. Drys very quick. Since it comes in quarts, you can brush it on in spots, like I did for the water pump housing bolts and the seam.

The only gotcha moment was later on when I was test fitting some parts, as I was so pumped to see things fitted. I took out the choke well cup and what the???, doesnt fit. For some reason I bought this thinking it was like my 71 440, which I guess this cup didnt come until 1970. So does the choke just sit in the well, no gasket or anything?