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- Thu Jul 19, 2012 5:07 am
- Forum: Electrics
- Topic: alternator issues?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5842
Re: alternator issues?
I had the Viscous Coupler go bad on my '81 a few months ago and had similar problems trying to determine why the belts were squealing even though i had the double pulley setup. electric fan is a great solution but i did not want to put any more stress on the alternator even though i had previously u...
- Tue Apr 24, 2012 11:56 pm
- Forum: Who are ya ??
- Topic: Hello From Sunny Florida
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6179
Re: Hello From Sunny Florida
Back from the rotary rally with requested pictures of a few of the many 1st gens. 1st Place Winner - This white S1 is heavily modified and very clean... http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd373/rlm555/Mazda%20RX-7%20DGRR%202012/DSCN2367.jpg 2nd Place Winner - This black S1 looked new with it's 25 y...
- Tue Apr 17, 2012 6:30 pm
- Forum: Who are ya ??
- Topic: Hello From Sunny Florida
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6179
Re: Hello From Sunny Florida
Welcome RLM...Same as you I'm new on the site and same as you I'm from the states. I tell you this: there's some really nice cars here and your ride looks like a champ and very well kept...Ready for 300,000 more 8-) You are correct, the guys from the UK know how to take care of their car. There are...
- Mon Apr 16, 2012 9:00 pm
- Forum: Who are ya ??
- Topic: Hello From Sunny Florida
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6179
Re: Hello From Sunny Florida
Yes, still running a stock 12A engine. Upgrades in the engine bay are the 3 row radiator, an S4 alternator with double pulley, Magnecor plug wires, Optima battery, relays for the headlights, and box type fuses to replace the fusible links. The new strut tops are also an upgrade with sealed bearings ...
- Mon Apr 16, 2012 4:18 pm
- Forum: Who are ya ??
- Topic: Hello From Sunny Florida
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6179
Re: Hello From Sunny Florida
Thanks for the welcome. I had a lot of help from the rotary community locating parts and getting advice. Although there were originally a lot of first generation RX-7's in the US, it is quite rare these days to see one on the road. I'm surprised to hear that this color was not available in the UK (i...
- Mon Apr 16, 2012 6:04 am
- Forum: Who are ya ??
- Topic: Hello From Sunny Florida
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6179
Hello From Sunny Florida
Hi - new member from the US and original owner of a 1981 RX-7 with 300,000 miles. The car is mostly stock but with a few upgrades. Just completed a major restoration of the car over the past year including major body work, new paint, new interior, wheels, tires, brakes, suspension, exhaust, etc. I h...