How to Rebuild a Small Block Part 7: Install Pistons in Block

Three questions:

1. When is chapter 8 coming out?
2. I notice that you don't set the thrust bearing clearance. For a 318, it's 0.002 to 0.007, measured between the front of the thrust bearing and the crank. Would this be covered in one of the next chapters?
3. What's the best time in the assembly process to paint the engine?

This a great series of articles, thanks for taking the time to write them.