Quote Originally Posted by Mike P View Post
It sounds like you’re doing just a basic overhaul (as opposed to an actual rebuilt). I’m assuming you are planning on new piston rings after you get the block back and are going to be checking the clearances on the rod and main bearings as the engine goes back together.
Yes, of course. With the exception of the cam and crank, all the internals will be new. My plastigage is ready to go

Quote Originally Posted by Mike P View Post
That will solve one problem for you (removing all the rust and being ready for paint) and you’ll have a pair of heads that will likely seal better, not suck oil, or be damaged on the first fire up (which is basically the crap shoot you’re in now).
Hey, I took a perfectly reasonable engine and broke it into a thousand pieces. This whole project is a crap shoot! But that's supposed to be part of the fun, is it not?

Quote Originally Posted by Mike P View Post
If you elect to disregard the above, a wire wheel on a drill or die grinder will do about as well as anything. ACTUAL engine paint will adhere well to just about anything , take the heat and hold it’s color well.
I have gone ahead and ordered some of the Evaporust and I'm going to see where I end up with it. The online examples are quite promising and I like a DIY approach to the heads. I have my Duplicolor primer ready to go as soon as they come out rust free.