Engine painting
 

So is it ok to prime and paint the whole engine? Cooling fins on side and top of engine too? Looks like in pics the cooling fins are painted also?

This has been debated several times. You will get two sides to this issue. :beatdeadhorse:

It is YOUR tractor, do as you see fit. :beerchug:

Ok to paint the whole engine, BUT not the aluminum head(no paint). I guess I should also say that when I painted the fins on the cast iron, I only sprayed over the top of the fin. I didn't try to get paint all the way to the bottom of the fins. Here's a pic of what I did. What you do is up to you, it's your tractor! Good luck and have fun.

Well I guess most of the fins are covered anyway by the aluminum heat shields, so it's hard to see the fins anyhow. I primed and painted my K301 and I think it gets a little warmer than its supposed to. The paint on the cast iron side fins has melted off for the most part.

Here's a pic of what shows after the tins are on. Hope this helps you make a decision.

Looks like u did a great job. Thanks for the help.

Someone else correct me if I'm wrong, but if your engine is running hot enough to melt the paint, it's running too hot and needs adjustment (either too lean or too rich, or possibly timing). This is my opinion because my K301 didn't melt the paint on the fins.

Your welcome and thanks for the comment.

Yah it could be timing I'm thinking.

I don't paint the fins.