walterwible

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I am getting ready to re-build my first two engines and I need some info.

1. Is there a "best" engine/parts cleaner solvent and, if so, what do you think it is?

2. The best price I have been able to find on a torque wrench with a capacity of 360 ft-lbs is almost $600. Does anyone know of a better deal?

3. Can the rotor housings and end plates be "baked" in order to clean them as is standard practice with cast iron engine blocks and heads?


Thanks

RETed

I use Chem-Dip by Berrymans or any of the "carb cleaner in a can" (not spray stuff).
They are all very caustic, so keep away from your skin!


Not necessary...impact gun the bitch with at least a 250 lb-ft rated unit.
Use thread locker on the threads.
Use some sealant on the nut facing the flywheel / counterweight - this is detailed in the Mazda FSM.


Not really necessary...
I think it does more harm than good.
Check the recent Simple Green-soaking-overnight thread...


-Ted

alwayssideways

all good peices of advice

Seemanagement

Use brakecleaner..
I would check ebay for a torque wrench there are usually good deals there.. you could also borrow one because you will not be using it that often.
i have never heard of baking a block.. I have heard of sand blasting etc.. never baking though.. I would assume that this might warp engine parts.. i could be wrong though..

Aaron Cake

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I usually soak everything in Gunk degreaser for about a day, then use carb cleaner and a stiff brush on the rotor faces. Stubborn carbon comes off with a razor blade. Whatever you use, make sure it is "babbit safe" or it will eat the bearings.

Don't bother. Get a 150 Ft-LB wrench and tighten the nut to 150 pounds. Then use an impact gun to move it another 60 degrees (the distance between two points on the nut). Use red Loctite on the e-shaft threads.

No harm in baking them, but degreaser usually works fine.

rocky_turbo2

yeah i 13b injection motor without compressure what should i do to make it have presure

The Wankler

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I have taken my bare block to a rental yard, and they used a tow behind compressor there. $10.00. Or, buy the Mazdatrix breaker bars, that is what I have now.

RotaryEvolution

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blow in it.