Been sitting for 20years! Mazda NOOB
01-10-12, 10:21 PM
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Wow, great find and progress, too. From BAT mode to running in 6 months. 
What did you do about the auto box? Did you find a manual for it. Japanese auto boxes of the day were not very impressive. I had a 71 Corolla with a two speed auto. 
Keep the updates coming!
What did you do about the auto box? Did you find a manual for it. Japanese auto boxes of the day were not very impressive. I had a 71 Corolla with a two speed auto. Keep the updates coming!
01-11-12, 08:56 AM
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I installed the full 84 gsl drivetrain. I still need to figure out how to hook up the overdrive but ill worry about that after i clean up the car and the mess in my garage..
01-14-12, 08:18 PM
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Cleaned up the engine bay today and my wiring mess. the car is running sweet. Im just waiting on Respeed for some fittings so i can finish my brakes. IM READY TO DRIVE!
01-21-12, 02:17 AM
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hey everyone just trying to figure something out... i just bought a 1980 rx7 the other day. I love it! anyways, it wont start.. i took the starter out hooked it up to external power and it runs good. pretty sure something seized since the q gear wont budge. I removed the plugs and sprayed deep penetrating lube in the carb and engine. just wondering if ive missed anything to diagnose/treat this alien-built-auto
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02-03-12, 09:52 PM
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i just put 30 miles on it and its been an adventure. got it inspected, registered. Battery died at gas station, then a fuel pump fuse blew out. arrgh but after i figured it about i was rolling home again. Feels good to get this thing back on the road.
02-05-12, 01:38 PM
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02-21-12, 01:09 PM
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Lucky to be to you, that is an awesome find! That backyard reminds me of this junkyard that is a few towns over from me. It literally is in the woods and full of extremely old cars including camaros, mustangs, plymouths, oldsmobiles, and most importantly a 1st gen Rx-7. The place is closed down now and tried offering the owner cash and he refuses to sell any of the cars there. I wont give up though, I still have to explore the rest of the yard.
