I think they'd end up being very expensive after all was said and done. I'm thinking $100+ after material, machining, and labor. I don't think people would want a $100+ oil cap

 

Used some POR-15 on the block. Came out with a bit more shine than I wanted, but you won't see it much when it's in there. I only used maybe 1/4 of a pint to do 2 coats, so I'll have a ton more to do some other little pieces.

Also a pic of my oil cap in it's new spot.

 

Does anyone know where I can find a write-up about installing a Walbro 255 fuel pump in to a Toyota EFI fuel tank? I've got my factory tank, but a buddy is letting me have an EFI tank.
I haven't started on it yet, but I figure the more I know ahead of time, the better off I am.

 

I love the oil cap. Where did you pick that up?

 

Limited run of them lol. still a cool piece.

 

I designed it on SolidWorks and our CNC operator plugged it into the CNC. I find myself treating it like it's a nugget of gold sometimes.

 

It's been a bit since I posted something on this so here it is.

I got tired of sanding my intake runners and such, so I just went ahead and had em powder coated chrome. They came out pretty nice and the place is at the bottom of my street. Convenient and cheap....my two favorites.

The other pics are of the fuel rail that I polished and then all the accessories I bought to hook it back up with the the Aeromotive fuel pressure regulator.

This week or next I'll put that cra'p on. One of these days I'll have that thing running.

Bye the way, for those interested in that other old Toyota emblem, the guy that CNC'd mine, says he'd sell his. He just has the top part, not the threaded section.

 

After some bad experiences with my local powder coaters, I bought my own powder coating system from Harbor Freight to do some parts. I bought a bunch of powder online and started doing a little practicing.
I started with a stock 20R valve cover that I left sit in my garage for years. It was slightly polished but it was ruined by corrosion. I sandblasted it, "outgassed" it, and powdered it in wrinkle black. It turned out way better than expected. Next I'm going to machine the lines and lettering on top. I'll probably sell it or hang it on my wall.
I did some of my 7MGTE parts in satin black, but Instagram pics won't post without resizing. They turned out nice too.

I'll put up some pics as I put this thing back together.

 

Pretty cool sir...I read about your oil cap being designed in solidworks?

Curious as I use Creo and utilize CAD alot during my job...I program a CMM. I am considering designing my wishbone brackets, then having the local machine shop load it into his plasma table...

 

Thanks!

I like the Cloud based stuff that Creo has but I've never designed in it. I used SolidWorks to do the main design. We use CAMWorks to do our CNC programming. There's nothing like designing something and seeing it becoming something real. Good luck!

 

I may be interested in the valve cover is the price is reasonable ( as is)

 

I sent you a PM. I hate to sell it because it turned out so nice but I don't really need it. It'd look good in your truck.

 

That's interesting. At our shop we use Catia and Vericut. I think that's how it's spelled, I'm just going off the top of my head.

 

Love this build! Glad to see more progress recently

I have the same plan

 

Thanks Man, I appreciate that! I've been working on the engine a lot lately, just haven't been posting anything. I'm always doing something to it here and there. I just moved too, so the truck was sitting outside for a while and just got it's new garage space. If everything else turns out to be poop, at least the engine will still look amazing.

I might have to take some tips from you on getting it running. It looks and sounds like you're the 7MGTE guy to ask questions to. Good luck with yours.

 

Sure, ask away. Owned mk3s since 1996 (always more than one).

I'd love to see some photos of the progress as well!

 

Black wrinkle powder coated then machined the lines and lettering. The picture doesn't do it justice; the machined lines look great. I'm doing this to the 7MGTE cam covers and selling this thing to a buddy with a 75 Hilux.

I need to figure out how to clean the inside of the covers without having to take the baffles out. They're pop riveted in. Purple Power, Simple Green, engine degreaser, and part cleaner tanks won't get the baked on oil that's on the inside of these off. Anyone know a cheap alternative? Possibly steam cleaning?

 

easy off oven cleaner works for the baked on oil

 

Oh wow, I never thought about that. I wonder if you have to follow the directions on it like an oven?

 

For cleaning the inside of the valve covers I always end up grinding of the head of the rivet, then drill and tap for some small bolts. Then bead blast the insides..

I've tried oven cleaner on that and it doesn't touch it either.. Neither does big parts washers with slightly caustic solution, solvent parts washers, and all the store bought degreasers..