Another Old Guys DD

I would also carefully remove the paint (with thinner, not sand paper) from the coils where the boots go as to prevent any potential electrical path due to the carbon in the paint.

FWIW, anodizing is not typically a good idea for castings as it takes color somewhat unevenly, unless you plan to extensively smooth the surface via polishing/metal finishing first. Also, the color fades over time due to heat & UV light... we will not even get into cost.

If you want good advice, powder coating is the way to go, but it is hard to compete with 2 cans of paint for less than $20, so I think you took the correct path.

manbearpig said:

Just because people give you other options/opinions, isn't a reason to get all sensitive-like. Why else would you be posting on a public forum?

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I think it is more like the guy appreciates help & suggestions, but unfortunately, I've noticed most of your posts imply what others did wrong & how they should have done it better.
It generally takes more effort to help someone than to criticize with a 1 line response.

Public automotive forums are not meant to be a contest of wealth, aptitude or to elevate ones social dominance.
People post to contribute & participate in a common interest, not to expose themselves to ridicule & criticism.
If you can help, please do, if you don't like what you see move on.

Feel free to start a new thread of your build & show us the standard we should strive to meet.

Engine is looking good.
If you want anything for the heads, you can dust on a light coat of Cast Coat Aluminum by Duplicolor.
It helps to hold back the oxidation/chalkiness that tends to form on the bare castings.
Just a light coat, like overspray... too heavy & it looks like metallic silver paint.

I run the adapter with no issues.