Rice's 1FZ-FE rebuild Thread (1 Viewer)

[NCFJ]

I now call to order, this weeks meeting of The Mutual Admiration Society

 

[stevezero]

If this keeps up, you guys might have to change your FB statuses to "In a Relationship", and break out into song...

 

[David70FJ40]

In addition to being a hell of a driver my dad was also a good engine guy. But like many of us he simply had no patience for slowing down to make sure everything was spotless. As a teen I would sneak down to the shop to do cleaning and painting so it would at least look good for the first race.

I remember the 4 banger very well. He could make it sing like an opera star. The only 4 banger I can remember that took "Top Eliminator" at more than one dirt/mud drag race event..

 

[Rice]

More clean&paint ....

 

[Rice]

.... or just clean ...

 

[Rice]

Some conversation with my son in the not too distant future .....

"Hey Dad, what's elbow grease?"

"Well, do you remember the time dad spent half the day cleaning the 1FZ oil pan?"

"You mean the day I learned that new word?"

"What new word?"

"Mother%&*#!sonofa#@^%#"

 

[David70FJ40]

What new word?"

"Motherphukingsonofabitch"

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Seems like I have heard that a few times myself.

 

[NCFJ]

Looking good Rice, those words have a familiar ring

@Rice have you used that paint on frames or axles, leaf springs? Long term results? I am always on the hunt for better paint products. Quarts? Thin with acetone?

 

[Rice]

Looking good Rice, those words have a familiar ring

@Rice have you used that paint on frames or axles, leaf springs? Long term results? I am always on the hunt for better paint products. Quarts? Thin with acetone?

Hi Stan.

The chassis paint is exclusively what I used on the frame and axles of the 40. Aside from it being dirty right now you can get an idea. I sprayed this in 2001. Note, the paint on the OME springs is what came on them out of the box.

The stuff is pretty thin right out of the bucket so I shot it straight, no thinner.

 

[Rice]

A little closer to ready. Rear main seal and upper pan complete. Paint was still wet on the lower pan; it and the oil level sensor will go in tomorrow.

 

[fj40z]

^^^^^good stuff!!

 

[NC LX]

It's too pretty. Almost like a piece of art that should be on display.

I can appreciate the finer things in life. Well done.

 

[OGBeno]

Looking good Rice.

 

[Rice]

Picture heavy update ....

Lower pan installed ....

Oil level sensor :

In case anyone is trying to cross reference bearing numbers .... this is the bearing for the A/C tensioning pulley.

(Original bearing is NSK 6301DU2. SKF = 6301 2RSJEM)

Bearing pressed into pulley. Note ... if you ever go shopping for snap ring pliers, don't skimp. These are awesome.

A/C bracket ready:

 

[Rice]

Continued .......

Installed A/C bracket:

Then was time to clean up a filthy distributer ...

Install the famous distributor O-ring.

Align all your marks ....

Then slide distributor into place along with a new rotor button. Initial spark time is now set.

 

[stevezero]

Holy cow, that looks spectacular. Youre going to have to bring the exterior some love when you get it purring like a kitten.

 

[Rice]

Slip on new cap ....

And did some cleaning on thermostat housing.

When installing t-stat don't forget to align your "jiggle valve".

Then on with the return neck:

 

[Rice]

Wires arrived today. Blue okay?

 

[tstepp920]

Geeez Rice you set the bar high, real high.......wanna another 40 to do

 

[Rice]

Geeez Rice you set the bar high, real high.......wanna another 40 to do

No 40s please. Plate is muy full.

I have to push this thing to completion so my wife can have her parking space back before she roundhouse kicks my ars.