Interior – Paint

Posted on January 8, 2012 by mz12gt

Interior Paint

Interior Paint


I want to absolutely minimize the chances of getting new rust, so I am painting the interior of the car with Wattyl KillRust Heavy Duty Primer and the over coating with Wattyl Kill Rust Epoxy.

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Assembly – Head – Part II

Posted on December 17, 2011 by mz12gt

Getting ready to finish reassembling the head.

Cam Housing Fitment

Cam Housing Fitment


Checking the cam housing fitment.

Parts Cleaned in the Yard

Parts Cleaned in the Yard


Painted and cleaned parts in the backyard.

Rocker Arms in Kerosene

Rocker Arms in Kerosene


Rocker arms marinating in kerosene.

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Multivision Computer

Posted on December 11, 2011 by mz12gt

The MZ12 Multivision Computer is made up of 3 component boxes

TW-D611T

TW-D611T

TW-D611T (86116-24010) which is responsible for multiplexing the video signal together using AN5315 and AN5352 chips.

TW-D603T

TW-D603T

TW-D603T (86010‑24010) which is the television tuner box.

TW-D604T Top Board

TW-D604T Top Board

TW-D604T Bottom Board

TW-D604T Bottom Board

TW-D604T (86112‑24010) which is the computer responsible for reading input from the ECU and converting it to the images and text which are displayed by the video signal box.

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Assembly – Head – Part I

Posted on December 10, 2011 by mz12gt
Head Installed Front

Head Installed Front

Head Installed Side

Head Installed Side


I installed the engine head. Using ARP head studs and nuts.

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Assembly – Timing Cover and Oil Pan

Posted on December 10, 2011 by mz12gt

Front Timing Cover Attached

Front Timing Cover Attached


On the 3rd attempt I managed to install the front timing cover with new oil seals. Using the FEL-PRO TCS455181 Kit and 7MGE crankshaft oil seal. I used Hylomar on the gaskets. It’s fiddly stuff but is supposed to work well.

Oil Pan Installed

Oil Pan Installed


Installed the new oil-pan I had got from Toyota Part in MI, using the Toyota Black FIPG sealant. Here is hoping it keeps the oil in.

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Assembly – Boot

Posted on December 7, 2011 by mz12gt

Boot Lid

Boot Lid


Started putting the boot back together.

Tail Lights

Tail Lights


Selection of tail lights.

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Blank Canvas

Posted on December 6, 2011 by mz12gt

Bonnet Removed

Bonnet Removed


Pulled off the bonnet and stored it until it is ready to go back on.

Engine Bay

Engine Bay


A blank canvas.

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Assembly – Timing Cover

Posted on December 2, 2011 by mz12gt

Timing Cover

Timing Cover


Cleaned Timing Cover with new water pump, seals and hardware. To installed this weekend hopefully without over-torquing the gasket this time.

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Block – Assembly

Posted on October 15, 2011 by mz12gt

So today I attempted for the second time to assemble the engine block. The first time I tried I broke a piston ring meaning that I had to order a whole new set of the things. The 2 most important things when doing an engine assembly are cleaning (mostly with kerosene) and lubrication.

Lubricants

Lubricants


For engine assembly lube I am using Torco MPZ and CRC Sta Lube. For anything that needs oiling I am using Penrite HPR 50 Mineral Oil. And for seating seals I am using Valplex MP Grease.

Cleaned Piston Rings and Bearings

Cleaned Piston Rings and Bearings


Here are the NPR Piston Rings and Clevite Bearings after they were thoroughly cleaned in Kerosene and then dried off.

Assembled Pistons

Assembled Pistons


Here are my assembled pistons before they are lubed and inserted into the block

The Assembled Block

The Assembled Block


And here is the end result.

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From the Panel Shop

Posted on September 27, 2011 by mz12gt

All the panel work and painting is now completed. It is painted two-tone in the Toyota X52 colour scheme. The work was done by Andy’s Restorations. All that needs to be done now is for me to reassemble everything.

MZ12 Passenger Side

MZ12 Passenger Side


MZ12 Driver Side

MZ12 Driver Side


MZ12 Rear


MZ12 Garaged

MZ12 Garaged

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