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reubytuesday
Coondle, WA
Joined: 20-Mar 2011
323 posts
Post #41 | Saturday, 26-Jan 2019 @ 3:43pm
"Im doing a heap of work in this area.   A15 EFI Turbo setup. - Its a way off for a bunch of reasons.   Im using the EFI setup from a pulsar.   If you hunt down a multipoint version its even eaiser. They also came in a centre point injection setup.   This..."
EFI conversion  |  Read full post
reubytuesday
Coondle, WA
Joined: 20-Mar 2011
323 posts
Post #42 | Wednesday, 19-Sep 2018 @ 6:08pm
"pity it has to go, but thats how it happens sometime.   Hope you can get back into the fold sometime into the future.   PS, if you want to sell me the fuel flap......"
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reubytuesday
Coondle, WA
Joined: 20-Mar 2011
323 posts
Post #43 | Tuesday, 11-Sep 2018 @ 9:53am
"hmm just had a look at that.   Could be an updgrade for the future - finish what i have first!   The wiki entry talks about a timing chain rather than a belt. This makes it hard and potentially renders the currne adaptor plate un-useable.   Worth looking..."
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reubytuesday
Coondle, WA
Joined: 20-Mar 2011
323 posts
Post #44 | Tuesday, 11-Sep 2018 @ 9:37am
Edited by reubytuesday
Tuesday, 11-Sep 2018 @ 9:37am
"what is that counterweight for?   I dont think I have ever seen that before. None of my 1000 stuff has it?   Is that a bi metal spring that moves once it reaches temp? So its open when the motor is cold to heat up the intake and the incoming air, but once..."
A10 Exhaust Manifold Counterweight  |  Read full post
reubytuesday
Coondle, WA
Joined: 20-Mar 2011
323 posts
Post #45 | Tuesday, 11-Sep 2018 @ 9:30am
Edited by reubytuesday
Tuesday, 11-Sep 2018 @ 9:31am
"Ill keep an eye out for you neil.   I want to get a spare head as well so ill keep an eye out.   mazparts in Midvale are a good source though.   I have also found  that the astina forums and MX5 forums are a good source of parts. Dont mention what you are..."
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reubytuesday
Coondle, WA
Joined: 20-Mar 2011
323 posts
Post #46 | Thursday, 06-Sep 2018 @ 9:50pm
"https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/perth/other-parts-accessories/ford-laser-kf-kf2-kh-kh2-tx3-parts/1177072896   https://www.mazparts.com.au/   https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/midvale/wrecking/mazda-mx-5/1132661372   thats just a few.   im at work so guntree..."
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reubytuesday
Coondle, WA
Joined: 20-Mar 2011
323 posts
Post #47 | Thursday, 06-Sep 2018 @ 3:02pm
"Not much of an update. Still waiting to get the plate copied. They guy has had a breakdown and is working on repairs.   Mazda B6 heads are easy to find. there are plenty of NA MX5s about, Mazda 323s, Ford lasers, mazda familias,    1989-1993 Mazda Miata..."
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reubytuesday
Coondle, WA
Joined: 20-Mar 2011
323 posts
Post #48 | Sunday, 29-Jul 2018 @ 8:01pm
"thats the same blue as my project.   Nice choice!   You have the exact look I am working on!"
New member in adelaide  |  Read full post
reubytuesday
Coondle, WA
Joined: 20-Mar 2011
323 posts
Post #49 | Friday, 22-Jun 2018 @ 10:26am
"thanks mattendew76.   Standby on that.   Once I have the DXF file, ill send over.   Standby   Oh and D, It cause us perth wierdos are all awesome thats why all the cool 1k stuff is here."
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reubytuesday
Coondle, WA
Joined: 20-Mar 2011
323 posts
Post #50 | Tuesday, 19-Jun 2018 @ 9:00am
"The thickness is because at the bottom of the plate there is a ~40 mm protrusion. Most of that 40mm plate will be machined off everywhere else unfortunatly.   If you look at the image above, look at the curved bit under the second hole.   Those images..."
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reubytuesday
Coondle, WA
Joined: 20-Mar 2011
323 posts
Post #51 | Saturday, 16-Jun 2018 @ 3:06pm
"Matndew76   The plate is currently with another gent but its about 40mm think and about an a4 page in size. Without the item i cant give you a mm perfect spec.   Is that enough for an estimate?"
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reubytuesday
Coondle, WA
Joined: 20-Mar 2011
323 posts
Post #52 | Wednesday, 13-Jun 2018 @ 3:34pm
"Ok.   So an update on the machining.   Found a guy, reasonably local to me (only 30 mins away) who is more than reasonable. 2 cartons to copy/draw up the plate. he normally only charges 1 carton for drawing, but he said he will use his fancy drawing..."
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reubytuesday
Coondle, WA
Joined: 20-Mar 2011
323 posts
Post #53 | Wednesday, 06-Jun 2018 @ 8:04am
"Standby guys.   Im picking up the plate thie evening again for a local quote from a private guy who does custom stuff in his shed.   Lets see what he does as locally is always going to be eaiser to manage.   I have a modified bottom pulley that hasd a..."
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reubytuesday
Coondle, WA
Joined: 20-Mar 2011
323 posts
Post #54 | Sunday, 03-Jun 2018 @ 10:24am
"neil,   you want me to hook you up with a kit?   Im making a kit up for D to send over - you want one to?   Not sure on price, but it will be at cost - I didnt do the hard work, so it would be unfair to make anything.   I am trying to put together a 'how..."
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reubytuesday
Coondle, WA
Joined: 20-Mar 2011
323 posts
Post #55 | Friday, 01-Jun 2018 @ 9:13pm
"   thats the one in the top of the image   Its hidden in my build thread somewhere as well.   Its about the size of an a4 page.   I have since have 2 guys on crackbook contact me intrested in doing the job so i am in negoiation with them currently.   Do..."
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reubytuesday
Coondle, WA
Joined: 20-Mar 2011
323 posts
Post #56 | Friday, 01-Jun 2018 @ 3:24pm
"Hi guys,   After much stuffing around, I finally got a quote from a local CNC place to get my twin cam OHC adpator plate copied.   $1200-$1400 for each plate, plus a $650 fee for making the drawing. When I asked if I could get the dxf from them as well,..."
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reubytuesday
Coondle, WA
Joined: 20-Mar 2011
323 posts
Post #57 | Tuesday, 10-Apr 2018 @ 1:17pm
"polishing your indicator.....   geez ash, if thats you kids call it these days i must be getting old   The Mrs is very good to me really.   We aquired a huge box of spanners from an clearing sale we went to a while back.   They were pretty filthy and..."
Reuby Tuesdays 4 door sedan project  |  Read full post
reubytuesday
Coondle, WA
Joined: 20-Mar 2011
323 posts
Post #58 | Tuesday, 10-Apr 2018 @ 8:01am
"Thanks Ash.   Your a man full of good ideas.   The car is now painted and I do need to start doing some reassembly. I have also got the rear axle to assemble again, which is sitting on the floor still.   Part of the challange Ash is that my workshop is..."
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reubytuesday
Coondle, WA
Joined: 20-Mar 2011
323 posts
Post #59 | Monday, 09-Apr 2018 @ 5:52pm
"Thanks Ash,   Will be spending a day or two on my green machine 4 door to get it ready for sale this weekend - so some time on a datsun, even if its not Daisy. That cash is pegged for the project, plus anything else I offload from the shed.   Its not all..."
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reubytuesday
Coondle, WA
Joined: 20-Mar 2011
323 posts
Post #60 | Monday, 09-Apr 2018 @ 11:43am
"Ok, So an update on the project.   Its come to a grinding halt. Its basically a lack of available time. My wife has been unwell for some time and the house is needing much needed repairs and renovations. As such, what waking time I have available is..."
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