Project 1976 Cosmo #2 (I can't help myself)

***TitaniumTT*** · 10-03-2016, 08:48 AM

Fix yer pics son!

***TitaniumTT*** · 10-03-2016, 09:02 AM

Damn.... some good parts in there. Nice find

djmtsu · 10-03-2016, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by TitaniumTT

Fix yer pics son!

Google derp'd on me.

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Originally Posted by TitaniumTT

Damn.... some good parts in there. Nice find

Yeah, this engine I didn't have alot of hope for, but wouldn't you know, it's essentially PERFECT!!

***TitaniumTT*** · 10-03-2016, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by djmtsu

Google derp'd on me.

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Originally Posted by djmtsu

Yeah, this engine I didn't have alot of hope for, but wouldn't you know, it's essentially PERFECT!!

Yeah.... That's amazeballs

So you're roadtrip to the NE?

djmtsu · 10-10-2016, 08:44 AM

This fucker just refuses to be resurrected.

Jeff, Paul, Charles and I dropped in the 13B 4port that was rebuilt for the silver Cosmo, and the 5 speed box. Everything went smooth, only real hiccup was the carb needed a little extra love. She fired right up.

Then, about 10 minutes in, she started pushing coolant into the overflow. Used a cooling pressure tester and pumped it up to see what's what.

17 psi held bled down to about 16 psi over an hour.

Removed Leading plugs. Pumped it up to 20 psi. Bled down to about 16 psi in 20 minutes.

Dammit.

I did swap in a good brake master cylinder though, so when it does run, it should also stop.

Sigh.

***TitaniumTT*** · 10-10-2016, 08:58 AM

Did you turn the engine over to see if it didn't just leak air out somewhere?

djmtsu · 10-10-2016, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by TitaniumTT

Did you turn the engine over to see if it didn't just leak air out somewhere?

Yeah. I had Myles on chat to help me run through some tests. I think we're going to haul it to Charles house to do more diag, then last resort, pull the motor and see what's what.

***TitaniumTT*** · 10-10-2016, 09:10 AM

Damn rotaries.
I still say keep the engine, and gimme the car

djmtsu · 11-12-2016, 11:44 AM

Guess I should update, in case anyone is reading.

Seized T-stat turned out to be the culprit as far as cooling is concerned. FIXED

When bleeding the brakes, I noticed the right rear caliper was not 'bleeding' as well as the others. That is also the ONLY caliper I did not replace the hose on. So, I'll do that today. (also, that same caliper bracket was finger tight. sue me)

Still have been unable to find an e-fan that fits the shallow space between the rad and pulley, so I am putting a clutched fan back on. The original is seized, but Charles has many to choose from. Going over there later to pick one out.

I have the adapter for the back of the WP housing for my temp gauge, and the oil pressure gauge is already plumbed. I am removing the wicked 70's awesome Audiovox 25 amp SOUND BLASTER from the dash pocket and putting my gauges there.

Also, Charles and Jeff worked some magic on the exhaust and have it hanging PERFECT. New hangers helped immensely.

It needs an alignment pretty bad. And there is a knock over bumps and stuff. We'll check out the ball joints (I have spares) and the sway bar links (Also have spares) when I swap wheels. I decided I am not a fan of the Diamond Racing steelies, since they are so damn heavy and not hub centric. Adler removed the awesome Sears Roadhandler tires circa 1985, and I'll be getting something in a 205-60-14 to replace them. Charles is buying the Kuhmos from me, and now I'm stuck with a set of rims that don't fit anything else. Hooray.

I also swapped hoods and trunklid from the Silver car, as they are in far better shape until we can repair rust on the underside of the white pieces.

Pic for the lames.

rx7 vinnie · 11-12-2016, 12:40 PM

Oil leak on driveway gives a rotary owner away.

djmtsu · 11-12-2016, 01:37 PM

Kinda. That was mostly coolant after the t-stat replacement. Although there was a slight leak from the drain plug (not my fault) as well. Doesn't leak anything, anymore.

For now.

rx7 vinnie · 11-12-2016, 01:45 PM

Word. Wish I cared enough about my cars to work on them. Kudos

djmtsu · 11-12-2016, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by rx7 vinnie

Word. Wish I cared enough about my cars to work on them. Kudos

Stop being lazy. This is a resurrection of a long dead Mazda found in the boonies. It has been frustrating and rewarding to get ONE of these Cosmos running and driving finally. It would have been done WAY sooner if baby #2 hadn't destroyed my free time and bank account.

FC Zach · 11-13-2016, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by djmtsu

I decided I am not a fan of the Diamond Racing steelies, since they are so damn heavy and not hub centric.

Do your wheels not have tapered lug nut seats? Are you using the incorrect lug nuts? Whats wrong with lug centric?

djmtsu · 11-13-2016, 10:32 AM

Jeff was concerned, even though the wheels are lug centric. And Jefe is the expert.

10-03-2016, 08:48 AM	#46
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10-03-2016, 09:02 AM	#47
*TitaniumTT* Test Whore - Admin Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Right Behind you son iTrader: (4) Posts: 4,581 Rep Power: 10	Damn.... some good parts in there. Nice find __________________ -The Angry Stig- DGRR 2009, 2011, 2012 & 2013 - Best FC DEALS GAP!! WOOHOOOO!!!!! 2015 Audi S4 - Samantha - Zero Brap S4 2004 RX8 - Jocelyn - 196rwhp, 19mpg fuel to noise converter 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport - Wifey mobile - Now with 2.5" OME lift and 30" BFG AT KO's! So it begins 1998 Jeep Cherokee - 5 spd, 4" lift, 33" BFG's - Rotary Tow Vehicle 1988 'Vert - In progress 1988 FC Coupe - Gretchen -The attention whore BEAST! I'm a sick individual, what's wrong with you? I'm pure Evil I'm still insane, in the best possible way. I think Brian's idea of romance is using lube. Your rage caused the meteor strike in Russia. The Antichrist would be proud of his minion. You win with your thread. Most everything It's a truck with a steel gate on the back. Just a statement of fact Motec M820, AIM dash, ported 13B-RE Cosmo, 6-spd trans, 4.3 Torsen, custom twin wg fully divided mani, Custom 4" split into 2x 3" exhaust, Custom HMIC, Custom custom custom custom I like to welder stuff.... No Bolt-ons allowed. Dyno'ed @ Speed1 Tuned by me - 405rwhp on WG.... WM50 cuming soon. *-Angry Motherfcker Mode ENGAGED-**

10-10-2016, 08:44 AM	#50
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN iTrader: (10) Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 21	This fucker just refuses to be resurrected. Jeff, Paul, Charles and I dropped in the 13B 4port that was rebuilt for the silver Cosmo, and the 5 speed box. Everything went smooth, only real hiccup was the carb needed a little extra love. She fired right up. Then, about 10 minutes in, she started pushing coolant into the overflow. Used a cooling pressure tester and pumped it up to see what's what. 17 psi held bled down to about 16 psi over an hour. Removed Leading plugs. Pumped it up to 20 psi. Bled down to about 16 psi in 20 minutes. Dammit. I did swap in a good brake master cylinder though, so when it does run, it should also stop. Sigh. __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

10-10-2016, 08:58 AM	#51
*TitaniumTT* Test Whore - Admin Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Right Behind you son iTrader: (4) Posts: 4,581 Rep Power: 10	Did you turn the engine over to see if it didn't just leak air out somewhere? __________________ -The Angry Stig- DGRR 2009, 2011, 2012 & 2013 - Best FC DEALS GAP!! WOOHOOOO!!!!! 2015 Audi S4 - Samantha - Zero Brap S4 2004 RX8 - Jocelyn - 196rwhp, 19mpg fuel to noise converter 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport - Wifey mobile - Now with 2.5" OME lift and 30" BFG AT KO's! So it begins 1998 Jeep Cherokee - 5 spd, 4" lift, 33" BFG's - Rotary Tow Vehicle 1988 'Vert - In progress 1988 FC Coupe - Gretchen -The attention whore BEAST! I'm a sick individual, what's wrong with you? I'm pure Evil I'm still insane, in the best possible way. I think Brian's idea of romance is using lube. Your rage caused the meteor strike in Russia. The Antichrist would be proud of his minion. You win with your thread. Most everything It's a truck with a steel gate on the back. Just a statement of fact Motec M820, AIM dash, ported 13B-RE Cosmo, 6-spd trans, 4.3 Torsen, custom twin wg fully divided mani, Custom 4" split into 2x 3" exhaust, Custom HMIC, Custom custom custom custom I like to welder stuff.... No Bolt-ons allowed. Dyno'ed @ Speed1 Tuned by me - 405rwhp on WG.... WM50 cuming soon. *-Angry Motherfcker Mode ENGAGED-**

10-10-2016, 09:10 AM	#53
*TitaniumTT* Test Whore - Admin Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Right Behind you son iTrader: (4) Posts: 4,581 Rep Power: 10	Damn rotaries. I still say keep the engine, and gimme the car __________________ -The Angry Stig- DGRR 2009, 2011, 2012 & 2013 - Best FC DEALS GAP!! WOOHOOOO!!!!! 2015 Audi S4 - Samantha - Zero Brap S4 2004 RX8 - Jocelyn - 196rwhp, 19mpg fuel to noise converter 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport - Wifey mobile - Now with 2.5" OME lift and 30" BFG AT KO's! So it begins 1998 Jeep Cherokee - 5 spd, 4" lift, 33" BFG's - Rotary Tow Vehicle 1988 'Vert - In progress 1988 FC Coupe - Gretchen -The attention whore BEAST! I'm a sick individual, what's wrong with you? I'm pure Evil I'm still insane, in the best possible way. I think Brian's idea of romance is using lube. Your rage caused the meteor strike in Russia. The Antichrist would be proud of his minion. You win with your thread. Most everything It's a truck with a steel gate on the back. Just a statement of fact Motec M820, AIM dash, ported 13B-RE Cosmo, 6-spd trans, 4.3 Torsen, custom twin wg fully divided mani, Custom 4" split into 2x 3" exhaust, Custom HMIC, Custom custom custom custom I like to welder stuff.... No Bolt-ons allowed. Dyno'ed @ Speed1 Tuned by me - 405rwhp on WG.... WM50 cuming soon. *-Angry Motherfcker Mode ENGAGED-**

11-12-2016, 11:44 AM	#54
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN iTrader: (10) Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 21	Guess I should update, in case anyone is reading. Seized T-stat turned out to be the culprit as far as cooling is concerned. FIXED When bleeding the brakes, I noticed the right rear caliper was not 'bleeding' as well as the others. That is also the ONLY caliper I did not replace the hose on. So, I'll do that today. (also, that same caliper bracket was finger tight. sue me) Still have been unable to find an e-fan that fits the shallow space between the rad and pulley, so I am putting a clutched fan back on. The original is seized, but Charles has many to choose from. Going over there later to pick one out. I have the adapter for the back of the WP housing for my temp gauge, and the oil pressure gauge is already plumbed. I am removing the wicked 70's awesome Audiovox 25 amp SOUND BLASTER from the dash pocket and putting my gauges there. Also, Charles and Jeff worked some magic on the exhaust and have it hanging PERFECT. New hangers helped immensely. It needs an alignment pretty bad. And there is a knock over bumps and stuff. We'll check out the ball joints (I have spares) and the sway bar links (Also have spares) when I swap wheels. I decided I am not a fan of the Diamond Racing steelies, since they are so damn heavy and not hub centric. Adler removed the awesome Sears Roadhandler tires circa 1985, and I'll be getting something in a 205-60-14 to replace them. Charles is buying the Kuhmos from me, and now I'm stuck with a set of rims that don't fit anything else. Hooray. I also swapped hoods and trunklid from the Silver car, as they are in far better shape until we can repair rust on the underside of the white pieces. Pic for the lames. __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5 Last edited by djmtsu; 11-14-2016 at 09:44 AM..

11-12-2016, 12:40 PM	#55
rx7 vinnie I SEE DEAD PEOPLE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: nashville, tn (antioch) iTrader: (0) Posts: 743 Rep Power: 17	Oil leak on driveway gives a rotary owner away. __________________ 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

11-12-2016, 01:37 PM	#56
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN iTrader: (10) Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 21	Kinda. That was mostly coolant after the t-stat replacement. Although there was a slight leak from the drain plug (not my fault) as well. Doesn't leak anything, anymore. For now. __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

11-12-2016, 01:45 PM	#57
rx7 vinnie I SEE DEAD PEOPLE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: nashville, tn (antioch) iTrader: (0) Posts: 743 Rep Power: 17	Word. Wish I cared enough about my cars to work on them. Kudos __________________ 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

11-13-2016, 10:32 AM	#60
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN iTrader: (10) Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 21	Jeff was concerned, even though the wheels are lug centric. And Jefe is the expert. __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5