First-time classic car owner here of just a few months...
I just took the engine and transmission (both original) out of my 67 400 because 1) everything (engine, bay, etc) was so greasy and grimy and I want to detail the bay and paint the engine, and 2) I want to take care of any replacements/updates that are good idea with the engine out. I'm looking for advice on a few things as I want to make the most out of this (eg, I don't want to take it out again!):
1- What's the best way to clean the engine and bay? It's got grime caked on. Just scrape the grime and then use a wire brush and degreaser of some sort? Should I powerwash the bay? Any tips/tricks that you have learned, including products?
2- What do you suggest I think about replacing with this opportunity? Mounting bushings? Steering box? Others?
3- Anything else you suggest I do while the engine is out? If so, any suggestions on how to do it, and again, any products that worked well?
4- Suggestions on how and with what to paint the engine? I've read about POR-15 as well as spray can paint.
5- Any tips and tricks to any of the above that you've learned that I can take advantage of as a first-timer?
I'm brand new to this and want to make sure I make the most of this opportunity. I've already learned a lot from the collective wisdom in reading previous posts, including great advice on removing the engine that I used. That, coupled with an experienced friend visiting, made it happen. Not quite sure how I'm going to put it back together but I'll deal with that later.
Thanks in advance. I know there's a lot in this post...
