Thought I would post a "before and after" pic of the engine. I think it turned out okay for my first time.

I want to thank everyone that gave me advice on the forum. The advice made it much easier.

Disclaimer - I know the engine was dirty before and I always keep my bilge clean. But I chased my tail on a slipping belt(UGGGG!) so there was belt dust all over the front of the engine.

Wow looks really good. Good job.

Looks great!

Looks good what paint did you use?

Nice!

I used Nason single stage. I wanted to use PPG but the store was having trouble matching the green swatch I brought in. I was trying to match the embroidered eyes as close as possible.