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6MGE Completed

Posted on December 29, 2012 by mz12gt

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.

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Assembly – Head – Part II

Posted on December 17, 2011 by mz12gt

Getting ready to finish reassembling the head. Checking the cam housing fitment. Painted and cleaned parts in the backyard. Rocker arms marinating in kerosene.

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Engine – Disassembly – Part 2

Posted on August 14, 2011 by mz12gt

Continued disassembling the engine. Pulled the head off, everything looks good Disassembling the head getting it ready to take to the machinists. Valve lifters removed and stored in oil.

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Engine – Disassembly – Part 1

Posted on August 11, 2011 by mz12gt

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

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6MGE Crank Pulley / Harmonic Balancer

Posted on May 26, 2011 by mz12gt

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

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