New project: 1976 Cosmo RX-5

t_g_farrell · 03-27-2014, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by djmtsu

The front brake hoses I was sent are wrong. They are fine pitch, not coarse. The ones on the car still look good, but I'm trying to figure something out.

Do SA front brake hoses work? I know they are the right thread pitch. I have some new ones laying about I can part with. IM me if you want em.

FerociousP · 03-27-2014, 09:36 AM

Good updates. Can't wait to see this thing driving.

djmtsu · 03-28-2014, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by FerociousP

Good updates. Can't wait to see this thing driving.

You and I both. Been working a lot lately, and the brake hose issue threw me a little off. Still waiting on that strut tool to be made!

Once the struts are done, here is the list to do in order:

Reinstall front struts
Install new front brake hoses and pads
Install new sway bar links
Install fuel tank
Install new fuel pump
Install new clutch slave and master cylinder
Install transmission
Install engine
Install radiator/oil cooler
Install new rad hoses and stuff
Bleed all the brake and clutch hydros
Fill differential with fluid
Fill transmission with fluid
Fill engine with oil
Fill engine/rad with coolant
Reinstall headlights, taillights, associated trim
Find and install a muffler (this one is roached)

Really, nothing there is hard, or time consuming. The 'hardest' part is probably all the trim installation.

The first week on April (6th-12th), with wife and kid will be out of town. I still have to work, but I will have more time to work on it. Also, Sundays are free, so I can get stuff done then as well.

If any of my local peeps want to help, feel free to text me.

85rx-7gsl-se · 03-28-2014, 08:51 AM

I would lend a hand if I were closer.

FerociousP · 03-28-2014, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by djmtsu

If any of my local peeps want to help, feel free to text me.

Next two weekends are completely full for me, and i'm not exactly local anymore with a 30-40min drive each way, but if it really comes down to the wire i'll come down to help later in April.

jacobcartmill · 03-28-2014, 05:27 PM

i would honestly help but i have FD problems at the moment. currently trying to fix my "riding dirty" status.

t_g_farrell · 03-29-2014, 11:42 AM

SA hoses in the mail. Hope they work for ya.

djmtsu · 03-30-2014, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by t_g_farrell

SA hoses in the mail. Hope they work for ya.

Big thanks Tim. They should work, one more piece of the puzzle, checked off.

FC Zach · 03-30-2014, 11:23 AM

If work wasn't so demanding and having us work 6-7 days a week I would help. Till then I'll periodically check your build here, good luck bud!

reddozen · 03-31-2014, 08:19 AM

Damn... I'm in Atlanta on business all that week, or I would be game. May be able to help that weekend the 12th/13th if it's not already done by then.

djmtsu · 03-31-2014, 08:31 PM

Brake hoses arrived today. Big thanks to Tim. Not only are they new, but Mazda OEM!!

The strut tool is also fabbed and works perfect!

t_g_farrell · 04-01-2014, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by djmtsu

Brake hoses arrived today. Big thanks to Tim. Not only are they new, but Mazda OEM!!

The strut tool is also fabbed and works perfect!

I figured you would appreciate the original bag they came in. Sorry they were
opened but I use them to very the SS ones I got as replacements.

djmtsu · 04-04-2014, 06:34 AM

So, my wheels are delayed....again....probably won't have them until another week and a half.

Because of this, I have a question:

Would you risk running the engine on jackstands? I am going to need to break it in, with only a short amount of time to do it!!!! It isn't a bridge or any huge port, so it should be fine.....right?

FerociousP · 04-04-2014, 07:32 AM

Only issue I see is the possible need to put some load on the engine... and that you'd have to sit there varying RPM for what? an hour? otherwise you are just idling and free-revving. I don't see how the port would matter. Also, you are reusing bearings right? That should shorten the time. If some have done it before then they can chime in. what sucks it putting a newly rebuilt carb on a refresh engine.

Break it in on the caravan, and change the oil once you get there!

rx7 vinnie · 04-04-2014, 09:01 AM

Man this is a nail biter!! Paul is right break it in on the way. This goes for all mid-tenn folks.... I will have my tool box and trailer if anything happens to your cars I can pull it home you just have to drive my car:-)

03-27-2014, 09:36 AM	#197
FerociousP I-had-a-bad-experience... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: M'boro iTrader: (2) Posts: 1,046 Rep Power: 18	Good updates. Can't wait to see this thing driving. __________________ '15 Juke Nismo '06 MX-5 GT SOLD '04 S Silver RX-8 GT Track Day Use SOLD '90 Black TII vert w/ Sprint RE stock port/turbo DD dyno (242.6whp@5500rpm @12psi 8psi@redline) and (250ftlbtq@4800rpm @13psi) SOLD '89 GTUs 6p TII SOLD, '87 sport SOLD, '79 SA stock SOLD '91 B2600i 4x4 w/ Rx-8 LSD SOLD

03-29-2014, 11:42 AM	#202
t_g_farrell Waffles - hmmm good Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC iTrader: (0) Posts: 757 Rep Power: 0	SA hoses in the mail. Hope they work for ya. __________________ 1980 GS stockport, Fat Nikki, RB Dual Facetfuel pumps, Holley regulator, RB Street port exhaust, 2GDFIS, MR2 MK I electric fans, 2G strut bar, relayed fans, lights and fuel pump, LEDs Project Fat Nikki Budget 12A rebuild Video setup < $30.00

03-30-2014, 11:23 AM	#204
FC Zach RCC Loves Me Not You Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Eagleville, TN iTrader: (2) Posts: 2,267 Rep Power: 19	If work wasn't so demanding and having us work 6-7 days a week I would help. Till then I'll periodically check your build here, good luck bud! __________________ 1993 Yamaha GTS1000 1992 Celica Turbo AllTrac 1987 RX7 Sport 1979 Yamaha G1, KM24 powered 1975 Dolmar KMS4

03-31-2014, 08:19 AM	#205
reddozen Gold Wheels FTW Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0) Posts: 744 Rep Power: 17	Damn... I'm in Atlanta on business all that week, or I would be game. May be able to help that weekend the 12th/13th if it's not already done by then. __________________ My Cars: 1974 RX4 Coupe 1991 FC3S RX7 - Sold 2003 ZZW30 MR2 (Rotary swap after RX8) 2004 SE3P RX8 (20B Swap in the works)

03-31-2014, 08:31 PM	#206
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN iTrader: (10) Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 21	Brake hoses arrived today. Big thanks to Tim. Not only are they new, but Mazda OEM!! The strut tool is also fabbed and works perfect! __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

03-28-2014, 05:27 PM	#201
jacobcartmill Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Jun 2011 iTrader: (0) Posts: 50 Rep Power: 0	i would honestly help but i have FD problems at the moment. currently trying to fix my "riding dirty" status.

04-04-2014, 06:34 AM	#208
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN iTrader: (10) Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 21	So, my wheels are delayed....again....probably won't have them until another week and a half. Because of this, I have a question: Would you risk running the engine on jackstands? I am going to need to break it in, with only a short amount of time to do it!!!! It isn't a bridge or any huge port, so it should be fine.....right? __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

04-04-2014, 07:32 AM	#209
FerociousP I-had-a-bad-experience... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: M'boro iTrader: (2) Posts: 1,046 Rep Power: 18	Only issue I see is the possible need to put some load on the engine... and that you'd have to sit there varying RPM for what? an hour? otherwise you are just idling and free-revving. I don't see how the port would matter. Also, you are reusing bearings right? That should shorten the time. If some have done it before then they can chime in. what sucks it putting a newly rebuilt carb on a refresh engine. Break it in on the caravan, and change the oil once you get there! __________________ '15 Juke Nismo '06 MX-5 GT SOLD '04 S Silver RX-8 GT Track Day Use SOLD '90 Black TII vert w/ Sprint RE stock port/turbo DD dyno (242.6whp@5500rpm @12psi 8psi@redline) and (250ftlbtq@4800rpm @13psi) SOLD '89 GTUs 6p TII SOLD, '87 sport SOLD, '79 SA stock SOLD '91 B2600i 4x4 w/ Rx-8 LSD SOLD

04-04-2014, 09:01 AM	#210
rx7 vinnie I SEE DEAD PEOPLE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: nashville, tn (antioch) iTrader: (0) Posts: 743 Rep Power: 17	Man this is a nail biter!! Paul is right break it in on the way. This goes for all mid-tenn folks.... I will have my tool box and trailer if anything happens to your cars I can pull it home you just have to drive my car:-) __________________ VIN-AUTO Rotary list of Fails below: 86 mazda rx7 csp 61 N/A= because RACECAR 87 mazda rx7 t2 with 13b-re cosmo GT42= FKN RUNS!!! 03 Dodge Viper SRT-10 Vert 06 dodge ram 2500 Megacab turbo Cummins=puller 16 MB ML350