Marv,

   There may be specialty paints that are more suitable
for this particular application, but any high-quality
enamel will work if baked hard at low tempuratures
(~150-200 degrees) before putting into service.  Try to
stay at the low end of this, especially for light colors,
which will discolor at the upper range.

Best wishes,
Dale

> I'm getting ready to actually start putting my engine back together.  I'd
> like to paint the edges of the side and intermediate housings so they look
> as nice as others that have been pictured here.  If any of you have
> suggestions about the best (read most durable and attractive) paint to use
> for this application I'd sure like to hear about it.  Should I be thinking
> about high-temp paint, like they sell for exhaust components, or something
> less exotic.