we also sourced a brand new hz to h55f bell housing from Toyota as well as the clutch pivot ball, dowel pins, and dust boots.
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So after some more engine hunting I found the holy grail. an HZ from a Saudi 105 series land cruiser with only 12k miles on it. To top if off the truck it was pulled from was 12volt already so that made it that much easier.
new bell housing test fitted
we also decided the weight of the hz is a little too much for the harbor freight engine stand and since I have a couple of 12ht's to go through next that it was time to get a real engine stand. This one is geared so you can single handedly rotate the heavy inline sixes.
we also decided the weight of the hz is a little too much for the harbor freight engine stand and since I have a couple of 12ht's to go through next that it was time to get a real engine stand. This one is geared so you can single handedly rotate the heavy inline sixes.
Currently the engine is on the stand and despite the extremely low mileage the engine is probably at least ten years old since the last 105's rolled off the assembly line in 2007 soo we are doing some preventative on it by means of all new seals, belts, water pump, and thermostat.
boozewz
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Awesome!
Very curious to hear some history on the 105 from Saudi, as 12K miles is very very low! Was it in a roll over?
Very curious to hear some history on the 105 from Saudi, as 12K miles is very very low! Was it in a roll over?
You know im not sure about the history of the rig all I was told was that the drivetrain was pulled from the 105 somewhere on the east coast because the 105 was being crushed. Here is a link to the for sale ad. For Sale: - New Safari turbo and 5 Speed manual w/transfer case
2fpower
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Wow. Your work is always awesome.
Making some more progress on the engine, finally got the new dust seal for the new timing cover and new timing cover bolts so was able to button all that up last night. New belts for the alternator but apparently the a/c belt we got was too short so will need to get another one. Front side of the engine is finished up with the exception of the a/c belt.
Also go the engine off the stand and the powder coated engine plate back on. rear main seal replaced. Clutch literally looked brand new with machine marks still on flywheel so we reused those. New throwout bearing and clutch fork and along with the new bell housing.
need to source the dust plug that goes on the right side of this housing to plug the hole
The shifter boot we got is for a cast iron clutch fork so need to get one of those and also the correct clutch master cylinder.
Engine is ready to be mated up to the trans.
The shifter boot we got is for a cast iron clutch fork so need to get one of those and also the correct clutch master cylinder.
Engine is ready to be mated up to the trans.
totally forgot to add on here the actual refresh of the front of the engine. New timing belt, water pump, hydraulic tensioner, front crank seal, crank pulley o-ring (had to source from overseas) new cam seal and new thermostat.
A box of 10 genuine Toyota oil filters
shipmag
Hagler Technology LLC. Aka Shipmag
You are the mechanic we all strive to be good job.
I love seeing how the manufacturers solve their engineering challenges. The Toyota set up looks kind of similar to the Land Rover system, except the Land Rover uses just one belt to run all three. GM uses a chain and a gear. Ford uses a mongo chain. Datsun/Nissan uses a belt. Cummins a set of gears.... each have benefits and detriments.... interesting to me. Thanks for posting the pictures.
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We have been working on the body sandblasting, repair, and painting in parallel with the frame and engine work. Below are pictures of scrapping the insulation off of the driver side prior to sandblasting and trailering the tub to get sand blasted
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We ordered replacement passenger and driver side floor panels (due to rust issues) and a rear seal from Realsteel. Note the passenger side replacement floor panel is flat without the concave interior gas tank space. We plan to put only auxiliary tank under rear of tub and so we removed interior tank.
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I have the body parts in for various repairs and painting down at Patty's Rod Shop (Cullman, AL). Below is installed driver and passenger side floor panels, installed rear seal, covered over cowl vent and original gas filler hole removed.
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I had the hood repaired because it had blown up at some point while being driven and had crease it and bent spine. The spine was removed and straightened. Then it was tacked on ends and seam sealer was used along the spine to reattach like original.
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We moved the original gas filler hole from front to rear and raised it into the wheel well to try and prevent spillage while turning. On my previous build it had an aux filler hole at low level (below fender well) and it tended to spill when turning. Attached are pictures of interior and exterior modification.
