sorry, as soon as we fix it we're going to sell the thing!!
----- Original Message -----
From: Pooley, Trevor <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, September 07, 2000 8:14 AM
Subject: RE: OT question (Mazda 1500)
> Zac,
>
> If your friends interested, I know someone at work who has for sale a set
of
> the factory twin down draft carbs. I think there off a 1500 SS? I think he
> was $150 for them.
>
> Trev
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Richard Clough [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Wednesday, 6 September 2000 20:31
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: OT question (Mazda 1500)
>
>
> Zac,
>
> If its an OHC engine with cross flow head then its valve gear is a bit
> trickier than a Datto, but you will be OK
>
> Assuming above, remove the cam drive sprocket. The chain tensioned spring
> will move the tensioned stop upward and the tensioner outward, but this is
> OK.
>
> Loosen all the head studs and remove the rocker gear and the oil pipe
above
> the cam. Try to keep the whole assembly together on the tubes the rockers
> are fitted to, by lifting at each end and pushing towards the center. The
> springs between each rocker want to push the assembly apart.
> If you do pull it apart, note how each bit fits together.
>
> Lift out the cam and pull up the head.
>
> Reassembly is the reverse. I would flip the end cam bearing shells top to
> bottom to share the wear more evenly.
>
> Before refitting the cam sprocket assembly, you need to push down the cam
> chain tensioner spring with a long thin screwdriver to allow the tensioner
> to rotate to the slack position. When the sprocket is on the cam,
retension
> the cam chain by simply withdrawing the screw driver
>
> Unlike a datto, you must reset all the valve gear. ( I know you should
> recheck on a Datto also but you can get away without doing so.)
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Zac <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Campbell
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Wednesday, 6 September 2000 13:56 PM
> Subject: OT question (Mazda 1500)
>
> List, my friend has a Mazda 1500 that we are going to be removing the
head.
> Basically is overheated and now something in it is stuffed. We will remove
> the head to find the problem then fix it.
>
> BUT! I have no idea how to remove the head on a Mazda 1500!!
>
> Can it be much harder than a Datsun OHC? Does anyone have any tips on
tricky
> stuff or can they give me a basic walk-through?
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
> zac
>
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