Carburetor change?
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ive done some fuel system testing, and the short answer is that you want no regulator.
the regulator you do not want is the holley, it kills fuel flow and pressure is all over the place
the stock pump, flows quite well, and pressure is rock solid at 2.75psi.
if you must change stuff, i like the mallory pump, it fits the car well, and has a regulator in it that actually works
the regulator you do not want is the holley, it kills fuel flow and pressure is all over the place
the stock pump, flows quite well, and pressure is rock solid at 2.75psi.
if you must change stuff, i like the mallory pump, it fits the car well, and has a regulator in it that actually works
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ive done some fuel system testing, and the short answer is that you want no regulator.
the regulator you do not want is the holley, it kills fuel flow and pressure is all over the place
the stock pump, flows quite well, and pressure is rock solid at 2.75psi.
if you must change stuff, i like the mallory pump, it fits the car well, and has a regulator in it that actually works
the regulator you do not want is the holley, it kills fuel flow and pressure is all over the place
the stock pump, flows quite well, and pressure is rock solid at 2.75psi.
if you must change stuff, i like the mallory pump, it fits the car well, and has a regulator in it that actually works
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I think he's talking about this Mallory pump. Mallory/MSD 4070M Fuel Pump for RX7 1975-1985 - Racing Beat
I like the Mallory 4309 fpr they sell. Mallory/MSD 4309 Fuel Pressure Regulator for RX7 1975-1985 - Racing Beat
I like the Mallory 4309 fpr they sell. Mallory/MSD 4309 Fuel Pressure Regulator for RX7 1975-1985 - Racing Beat
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Ended up being able to solder a new wire on there and secure it with two part epoxy! Got the magnetic solenoid to work, what else do you guys foresee being a problem before I put the carb back on and trying to start it ?
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ive done some fuel system testing, and the short answer is that you want no regulator.
the regulator you do not want is the holley, it kills fuel flow and pressure is all over the place
the stock pump, flows quite well, and pressure is rock solid at 2.75psi.
if you must change stuff, i like the mallory pump, it fits the car well, and has a regulator in it that actually works
the regulator you do not want is the holley, it kills fuel flow and pressure is all over the place
the stock pump, flows quite well, and pressure is rock solid at 2.75psi.
if you must change stuff, i like the mallory pump, it fits the car well, and has a regulator in it that actually works
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I think I got you guys all confused because I completely fixed the wrong part lol. What effect does this part have because I fixed it and was wondering if I might as well hook it up since it’s fixed ?
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BUT if it works hey why not slap it back in and turn the key.
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Carter, the wire you circled in black is the richer solenoid and is not needed if you've already removed the emissions junk. Have you stripped wiring and emissions from the engine, or is it still there?. The solenoid on the fuel side (driver's side) is the air vent solenoid I was speaking about. If it is in there it needs power or your carb floods. This is all in the carb stripping guide I linked a few posts back. When I did mine I didn't want to do any irreversible damage, so I just powered it as the guide suggested. To remove it you have to break it out and I didn't want that.
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Hook it up if you desire. That can confirm that this is your problem. I think it is, and also in combination with maladjusted/new floats.
I never followed a "stripping guide". I'm sure its helpful, but I just went through the carb and took "unnecessary bits" off. Unfortunately that means I can't tell you 100% what I disconnected. However I can say that if I ran into a solenoid that caused flooding I can guarantee I "solved" the problem; this typically means I cut the plunger off the valve on the inside of the part.
I never followed a "stripping guide". I'm sure its helpful, but I just went through the carb and took "unnecessary bits" off. Unfortunately that means I can't tell you 100% what I disconnected. However I can say that if I ran into a solenoid that caused flooding I can guarantee I "solved" the problem; this typically means I cut the plunger off the valve on the inside of the part.
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I think he's talking about this Mallory pump. Mallory/MSD 4070M Fuel Pump for RX7 1975-1985 - Racing Beat
I like the Mallory 4309 fpr they sell. Mallory/MSD 4309 Fuel Pressure Regulator for RX7 1975-1985 - Racing Beat
I like the Mallory 4309 fpr they sell. Mallory/MSD 4309 Fuel Pressure Regulator for RX7 1975-1985 - Racing Beat
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no idea, you'd have to test it.
test 1 is easy, its just volume. so find a container with some kind of measurements on the side, mine is for juice and its labeled in Milliliters. Mazda's spec is cc/minute so this is nice. take the fuel link off the carb, put it in the container, and run the fuel pump for 30 seconds. Mazda's spec is 1400cc/minute or more.
test 2 is to put a pressure gauge on it, but you need a 0-5psi one and the bigger the better. those little 0-15psi ones lack resolution. stock pump does 2.75psi and its steady as a rock.
test 1 is easy, its just volume. so find a container with some kind of measurements on the side, mine is for juice and its labeled in Milliliters. Mazda's spec is cc/minute so this is nice. take the fuel link off the carb, put it in the container, and run the fuel pump for 30 seconds. Mazda's spec is 1400cc/minute or more.
test 2 is to put a pressure gauge on it, but you need a 0-5psi one and the bigger the better. those little 0-15psi ones lack resolution. stock pump does 2.75psi and its steady as a rock.
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Originally Posted by Maxwedge
*Removing the Dashpot. Unlike an Edelbrock or Holley, the Nikki will stall you out if you stop short (mine did/does anyway). The stripping guide says to learn some finesse when stopping. **** that - you end up stalling in every intersection. Put the Dashpot back on and your fine again. That was my experience.
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Any reason to omit the dashpot? Is it a just a choice for simplification? Not trying to thread-jack, just curious since I'm doing a full carb build and I'm looking at simplifying (improving) everything possible. Does removing it not cause issues with the throttle snapping shut and such, or does it simply require more finesse?
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Any reason to omit the dashpot? Is it a just a choice for simplification? Not trying to thread-jack, just curious since I'm doing a full carb build and I'm looking at simplifying (improving) everything possible. Does removing it not cause issues with the throttle snapping shut and such, or does it simply require more finesse?
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If you look it up some say it was to prevent stalling, others will say it was specifically emissions related (despite them existing before emissions was an issue). I think it would likely be most useful in traffic, cruising at 10-15 mph in 2nd gear. Lifting off the throttle as you try to modulate speed without it may cause a slight shutter and bucking, while having it will produce a smoother deceleration transition. So you can remove it...but why?
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Yeah, that does make sense. I've seen people who say to remove it and those who don't. I would agree that it has little to do with emissions, as I can't see how closing the throttle plates slower would affect that.
Perhaps once I get the carb installed I'll do some testing with and without it. I had wondered about slow traffic throttle work (going between brake and gas more often than normal at low speeds), so I can see where that might cause some issues. Again, I didn't want to thread-jack, but thanks to everyone who replied to my comment.
Perhaps once I get the carb installed I'll do some testing with and without it. I had wondered about slow traffic throttle work (going between brake and gas more often than normal at low speeds), so I can see where that might cause some issues. Again, I didn't want to thread-jack, but thanks to everyone who replied to my comment.