14th April 2015 - Painting the engine

Massoud at MK Aero Support kindly loaned me his engine hoist so once the engine was disconnected from all the plumbing I could remove it and start the process of masking, cleaning, and spraying. It is amazing how many things there are to disconnect and remove:
Baffles
Magnetos
Vacuum pump
Carburettor
EGT sender
CHT sender
Carburettor temperature sender
Starter motor
Alternator
Primer lines
Exhaust system
Flywheel
Propeller extension
RPM sender
Oil pressure takeoff
Earth strap
Fuel overflow
Fuel inlet
Fuel pump outlet
Engine breather
Heater scat tube
Multiple cables fastened to the sump attach bolts
and finally - the engine mount bolts

With the engine removed I could touch up the accumulated scratches and chips on the engine mount paint. The engine itself is substantially finished but 2 rattle cans is not enough so further progress is on hold waiting for an extra can.