The block is a nos short block I acquired and I described in an earlier post that I had my machine shop go through it and did a real blueprint and balance.
Trial fit of NOS aluminum intake. It had rough broach marks on one side so I had it machined. 10 thousand for a better fit.
I wanted to preserve the assembly line markings so on the left side I sprayed in Matt clear before applying Olds Blue.
I find the best way to get a nice coat of Olds blue is to apply GM corporate blue as its non metallic. After that usually two coats of Olds blue does the job. I preserves some of the brown paint daubs that were inspection marks.

The engine assembly has the rolling NOS parts.
Short block
Oil pan
Oil baffle
Ring gear
Timing cover
Timing marker
Water pump
All head internals
Lifters
Internal oil baffle
Aluminum intake
Heat stove
Engine hook
More to come.
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