1st Gen General Discussion The place for non-technical discussion about 1st Gen RX-7s or if there's no better place for your topic

In Need of a Throttle Body Gasket

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 01-24-24, 05:59 PM
  #1  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
Phineas's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2020
Location: California
Posts: 320
Received 17 Likes on 12 Posts
In Need of a Throttle Body Gasket

Any one know where I can find a throttle body gasket for a 1984 Rx7 EGI 13B?
Old 02-01-24, 05:56 AM
  #2  
Have RX-7, will restore


iTrader: (91)
 
mazdaverx713b's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Ohio
Posts: 21,710
Received 1,051 Likes on 891 Posts
I would call Atkins Rotary and see if they have any suggestions. They have been known to have older parts that are NLA or can possibly point you in the right direction.
Old 02-01-24, 06:41 AM
  #3  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
Phineas's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2020
Location: California
Posts: 320
Received 17 Likes on 12 Posts
Yep.

Did that.

They don't.
Old 02-01-24, 10:33 AM
  #4  
Out In the Barn


iTrader: (9)
 
KansasCityREPU's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: KC
Posts: 6,054
Received 1,015 Likes on 801 Posts
Can't you make one out of gasket material?
Old 02-01-24, 02:10 PM
  #5  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
Phineas's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2020
Location: California
Posts: 320
Received 17 Likes on 12 Posts
I tried. I'm, apparently, not very good with a crafting knife.🤣

I found a throttle body with the gasket.👍🏾
Old 02-02-24, 10:42 AM
  #6  
Happy Rotoring!

iTrader: (13)
 
Banzai's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Iowa
Posts: 2,304
Received 377 Likes on 247 Posts
I learned a long time ago that if you place the gasket material up against the part and lightly tap around all the edges and holes with the round end of a ball peen hammer, it pretty much cuts the gasket out for you. Of course, the thicker the gasket material, the less effective it is. But it will leave a nice pattern to go back and finish with a knife or razor blade.
Old 02-02-24, 11:28 AM
  #7  
Out In the Barn


iTrader: (9)
 
KansasCityREPU's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: KC
Posts: 6,054
Received 1,015 Likes on 801 Posts
Originally Posted by Banzai
I learned a long time ago that if you place the gasket material up against the part and lightly tap around all the edges and holes with the round end of a ball peen hammer, it pretty much cuts the gasket out for you. Of course, the thicker the gasket material, the less effective it is. But it will leave a nice pattern to go back and finish with a knife or razor blade.
This is a great method. I've used it. You can also place the part on a flatbed scanner and make a paper template.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
pingu81
3rd Gen General Discussion
5
09-20-21 09:34 AM
driftindirt
3rd Generation Specific (1993-2002)
3
05-17-10 03:16 PM
milano maroon
3rd Generation Specific (1993-2002)
2
10-07-09 10:29 AM
vudoodoodoo
3rd Generation Specific (1993-2002)
13
05-14-08 02:43 AM
86FC RX-7
2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992)
7
01-21-04 08:43 PM



Quick Reply: In Need of a Throttle Body Gasket



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:35 PM.