Joe, regarding the paint, all I could find local was
some Rustoleum Gray. I put it over my Duplicolor
engine enamel primer and it seemed to agree with it.
I may put some Duplicolor engine enamel "Clear"
over the tank at least, as the Duplicolor engine
enamels hold up well to gas spillage.

I "dry fit" the crankshaft with the new bushings and gaskets
in the stamped crankcase today. There’s some binding
in the bushings when I tighten the case bolts tight.
Before I took the motor apart, the driveshaft tube,
which inserts into the bottom of the crankcase halves,
was loose, as the gaskets between the halves were
"double up" and hence too thick.
Upon reflection, I’m guessing someone previously did
this to get rid of binding in the crankshaft bushings.
With my one thickness of gasket the driveshaft tube
fits nice in the case. When I loosen the case bolts
a little near the top bearing the crankshaft turns
easier, so I’m sure it’s a binding issue!
I oiled everything up nice and spun the crank over for
a while with the drill. It did loosen up considerably.
Perhaps when I get the gasket sealant on the case
gaskets, it will be "just right".
Tracking said my "Right Stuff" sealant was due today,
but it didn’t show up. 😥
I’m amazed these outboards ran at all, lol.