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6MGE Completed

mz12gt — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 11:48:40 +0000

The engine has now been fully rebuilt and assembled (all gaskets done). Minus accessories, most hoses and connections to everything (fuel, power, water, transmission and exhaust).

This is where we started.

This is where we are now.

Assembly – Head – Part II

mz12gt — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 10:14:34 +0000

Getting ready to finish reassembling the head.

Cam Housing Fitment

Checking the cam housing fitment.

Parts Cleaned in the Yard

Painted and cleaned parts in the backyard.

Rocker Arms in Kerosene

Rocker arms marinating in kerosene.

Engine – Disassembly – Part 2

mz12gt — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 10:04:41 +0000

Continued disassembling the engine. Pulled the head off, everything looks good

Engine Head

Engine Bottom End

Disassembling the head getting it ready to take to the machinists.

Engine Head Cam Towers Removed

Valve Lifters

Valve lifters removed and stored in oil.

Engine – Disassembly – Part 1

mz12gt — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 07:11:28 +0000

Worked on disassembling the engine today. Got up to the point where the next thing to do is remove the head.

Engine at the beginning of the day

Engine timing cover removed

Engine pre head removal

6MGE Crank Pulley / Harmonic Balancer

mz12gt — Thu, 26 May 2011 23:38:17 +0000

6MGE Harmonic Balancer

6MGE Harmonic Balancer Chip

The Achilles heel of the 6MGE motor is its harmonic balancer / crank pulley which is prone to chipping.