1984 RX7,98,000 miles
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1984 RX7,98,000 miles
I just brought home a 1984 rx7 that has 98,000 origin
al miles.I know that because I got it from the original owner,that I have worked with for some time.The car has been sitting for 8 years,and was wondering what I should look to do to get it to run.I am charging up the battery which does take a charge.The fuel pump is located on the frame rail behind the driver seat.Are these still available.I am used to restoring Ford and Mack trucks along with antique caterpillar tractors so this will be somewhat different,but should be fun.The body is in great condition with no rust through on any of the panels that I can tell.The interior is also in fine condition..Thanks for any help and happy motoring. Mike Durkin
al miles.I know that because I got it from the original owner,that I have worked with for some time.The car has been sitting for 8 years,and was wondering what I should look to do to get it to run.I am charging up the battery which does take a charge.The fuel pump is located on the frame rail behind the driver seat.Are these still available.I am used to restoring Ford and Mack trucks along with antique caterpillar tractors so this will be somewhat different,but should be fun.The body is in great condition with no rust through on any of the panels that I can tell.The interior is also in fine condition..Thanks for any help and happy motoring. Mike Durkin
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This link deals specifically with fuel injection, but the advice can be applied to carbs as well. Since you didn't specify which model, you may have an EFI 13B, or a carbureted 12A.
Removing An RX-7 From Storage, Dealing With Improper Storage
A car that has been sitting for 8 years is going to require an entire fuel system overhaul, and plenty of work underneath to fix the rotted brake lines, stuck calipers, etc.
As for the fuel pump, yes, they are all still available either from the dealer or as a generic part at the auto parts store.
Removing An RX-7 From Storage, Dealing With Improper Storage
A car that has been sitting for 8 years is going to require an entire fuel system overhaul, and plenty of work underneath to fix the rotted brake lines, stuck calipers, etc.
As for the fuel pump, yes, they are all still available either from the dealer or as a generic part at the auto parts store.
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I bought my 1983 RX-7 with faith; not running (since 1998 mind you) for $1000. Everything was in great condition, it had all right things done to it with spare parts, and best of all was garaged for 75% of that time with a car cover.
Faith brought me here, and faith allowed me to fix it using $0.
-Taking the old oil from my DD (Integra oil filters fit!)
-Loosening and spraying down the throttle linkage nut with PB blaster/Silicone (stuck throttle)
-Blowing out the fuel lines with compressed air
-Emptying the gas tank and filling it with my lawn mower's gas
-Desulfating/Trickle charging a battery from 1997 for two weeks = new battery
-Inflating tires with NEW air (get the moisture out)
-SAE 30wt directly into the carb for 5 mins with (10x) 30 second starting intervals and letting the car sit for two days to restore compression
-Changing a set of spare plugs back in
***First start was priceless.***
First Start RX-7(1) - YouTube
So in short, YES. Rotaries will go on forever, they just need a bit of coaxing every once in a while. Buy one that doesn't run and save yourself the cash.
Faith brought me here, and faith allowed me to fix it using $0.
-Taking the old oil from my DD (Integra oil filters fit!)
-Loosening and spraying down the throttle linkage nut with PB blaster/Silicone (stuck throttle)
-Blowing out the fuel lines with compressed air
-Emptying the gas tank and filling it with my lawn mower's gas
-Desulfating/Trickle charging a battery from 1997 for two weeks = new battery
-Inflating tires with NEW air (get the moisture out)
-SAE 30wt directly into the carb for 5 mins with (10x) 30 second starting intervals and letting the car sit for two days to restore compression
-Changing a set of spare plugs back in
***First start was priceless.***
First Start RX-7(1) - YouTube
So in short, YES. Rotaries will go on forever, they just need a bit of coaxing every once in a while. Buy one that doesn't run and save yourself the cash.
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Congrats on the find by the way. I'll keep you updated with my progress, but eventually it's going to be a 450whp S5 swap with a gt3788r, 3.5" exhaust, granny rear end, and fully reinforced chassis.
My $20k '83 RX-7...hahaha.
My $20k '83 RX-7...hahaha.
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