Engine is in!!!
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Engine is in!!!
at last!! tremendous thanks to racerx7fb and mark perez, without your help guys i'd be screwed. after a couple of hours fitting my 12a to the tranny we were able get it to the point where we could bring it together by tightening some of the connecting bolts. after a rough start that thing went in like butter. let me tell you it is much easier to put an engine in with 3 people....especially when two of them know what theyre doing (thanks again guys) i love the rotary community, where else would people be so giving as to spend part of their weekend working on a total strangers car?!? these little cars are so much more than transportation they really bring people together. long live the rotary!! anyways this is my joyous rant. just want to say thanks to everyone that gave me advice and such, the next time i post will hopefully be after i drive the little beast. wahoo its only a matter of time now!
-Joe
ps-hope you liked the burritos...ortegas rules!
-Joe
ps-hope you liked the burritos...ortegas rules!
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sorry bout that rotary i'll make sure i post it ahead of time the next time we get together. i'm sure i'll need some help double checking everything and then its time to turn the key and pray. hehe anyways let me tell you there is nothing better than working on a seven and eating burritos at the beach.
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Way to go Joe! Next time will be a start up get together? It was great seeing an old ReX beginning to become road worthy again.. it was nice meeting your family too. Keep us informed on the progress. Thank you for the coffee and burritos too! Andy it wasnt really a party but an engine install..firing up that rebuilt 12A will be a party.
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Tennis, anyone
You are more then welcome joe. glad to be able to help. Mell,, your da'bomb,,man
If you need more help joe,you know the drill ..
Don't forget to mention that you have the flywheel bolt
wrench to rent out. ( on approved credit) Lol
If you need more help joe,you know the drill ..
Don't forget to mention that you have the flywheel bolt
wrench to rent out. ( on approved credit) Lol
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good call there mark...for anyone in the san diego or riverside area that needs some of the specialty tools give me a pm. i have the flywheel wrench, tubular dowel puller, flywheel puller, flywheel brake, and a rotary engine stand adapter from mazdatrix. yeah mike, while im sure the 12a was nothing compared to your engine install it was a pain trying to get that thing in by myself.especially when its the first time ive done anything like that long live the learning process!!
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glad you got it in!! welcome to dropping motors into rx7's!
i got mine in in 1.5 hours, alone, without a proper engine hoist... at 1 in the morning in january... lol, i had to get it done
i got mine in in 1.5 hours, alone, without a proper engine hoist... at 1 in the morning in january... lol, i had to get it done
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yeah mark the pics came out ok although if you dont mind id like to use your car as a reference for the wiring harness...i have no clue where everything hooks up (its been so long hehe). anyways i'll be back down in SD sometime during the middle of next week after i finish up my finals here in riverside. let me know what days are good for you. ttyl
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Tennis, anyone
yeah. no problem man. whatever day(s) are good for you, now study, study,study ! you know the numbers.
you'll need a battery too. and check the fuses . then your gonna try to start it aren't 'ya ? it shouldn't take long at all. Theres only so many wires. Mel,your in,,right?
you'll need a battery too. and check the fuses . then your gonna try to start it aren't 'ya ? it shouldn't take long at all. Theres only so many wires. Mel,your in,,right?
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I wouldn't call it a 'meet' really, joe's getting his car together. but were right here in paradise(i mean san diego) but keep your eyes peeled for a clean 83 on
the streets of riverside soon.( and SD too )
the streets of riverside soon.( and SD too )
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anyone in the SD area who wants to come buy for startup is welcome to. just PM me or email me at buschj01@student.ucr.edu my last final is on tuesday so i'll be back down in SD on wednesday. so that weekend maybe we can bbq or something.i'll tell my mom to make some food...be like, "listen missy, bake us some food before i slap you in the face!" haha j/k
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I missed the party! So close by, too.
I see enough RX-7's here in San Diego (I'm in East County), nice thing about em is that theres no rust to speak of.
Anyone know if there's an FB specific Southern California group? I'd join up with a general RX-7 group, but FDs make me jealous.
I see enough RX-7's here in San Diego (I'm in East County), nice thing about em is that theres no rust to speak of.
Anyone know if there's an FB specific Southern California group? I'd join up with a general RX-7 group, but FDs make me jealous.
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Originally posted by nopistonsforjoe
good call there mark...for anyone in the san diego or riverside area that needs some of the specialty tools give me a pm. i have the flywheel wrench, tubular dowel puller, flywheel puller, flywheel brake, and a rotary engine stand adapter from mazdatrix. yeah mike, while im sure the 12a was nothing compared to your engine install it was a pain trying to get that thing in by myself.especially when its the first time ive done anything like that long live the learning process!!
good call there mark...for anyone in the san diego or riverside area that needs some of the specialty tools give me a pm. i have the flywheel wrench, tubular dowel puller, flywheel puller, flywheel brake, and a rotary engine stand adapter from mazdatrix. yeah mike, while im sure the 12a was nothing compared to your engine install it was a pain trying to get that thing in by myself.especially when its the first time ive done anything like that long live the learning process!!
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