Just wondering why Mazda designed the lower spindle / shaft for the lower front suspension A arm ... so that the bushings are a press fit on serrations on the...
The rubber bushing flexes, and both sleeves stay put. This is why it is SO important to install them in the correct position, any rotational differences side...
I noticed the bad steering the minute I put on new lower bushings. I didn't know what angle to install them. Does anyone have the spec? Is it the angle the arm...
Rule of thumb- Find the angle at which the a-arm would occupy while the car is at rest, on the ground. record precisely, by measurement. Then install the...
There is no procedure in any of the Ford or Mazda manuals for replacing these damn bushings. Ridiculous. I don't like the way it was set up and I don't...
Most old american cars had serrated bushing sleeves- that's where mazda got the idea. The rubber is supposed to flex, it's what rubber does, and this design...
This little pick-up will run out strong. It has a racing beat exhaust system with a Weber racing carburetor. It also has the air pumps, air conditioning under...
The new mazda lower a-arm shaft (which we call spindle here), that I bought directly from MAZDA recently has the serrations on the shaft where the bushing...
Brad, I have a few Moog K9178 kits (lower control arm bushings) and all have metal inner and outer sleeves. Last time I checked they had to be pressed over the...
To all my Rotary Engine Pickup friends, I am putting several parts on eBay today (6-28-06). If you need Original Exhaust, Thermal reactor unit, Starter, or ...
don't try this without Polish supervision ! Now I know what the lip is for at the front of the bed. Bruce Toski Mazda Certifications Master ASE Certification ...
Dear Bruce: Great photo! My "race truck" sees more work hauling dirt in, and weeds out of, my wife's garden than it does plowing over cones on the race...
Someone else autocrosses their REPU? Wahoo! I'll be back dodging cones in October. Got the ride height set correctly now, can't wait. Anyone else? Brad...
Hi Bruce, You're right, the Moog K9178 has steel inner and outer sleeves with rubber inbetween. They did *not* need to be pressed onto the new lower a-arm...
SevenStock9 is only 50 Days away! Here is some important information: Did you know: this years SevenStock is at a new location? On Saturday morning, don't...
An autocross on Sunday. Schweeeeeeeet!!! Who is running the event? Guess who's gonna auto-x his green REPU. Anyone need to borrow my helmet or would like to...
If you're cutting it up, I'll take the door hinge pillars, tail gate (if it's not rusted), and full battery box (inside door, outside door, battery tray,...
Spotted this on books4cars.com. Any idea what it is? I have both a REPU & RX-3, so I'm interested: http://www.books4cars.com/result3.htm?finddesc=rotary 77...
... gate ... door, ... anything ... I could use : front winshiel with moulding left rear mirror left front fender left rocker panel floor carpet fuel pump ...
I was thinking about adding stratified charge direct injection to a peripheral port Mazda 13B engine along with a small turbo to flush the exhaust gas out...
Mate Joshua in Australia converted an 808 to this insanely fast rotary racer wagon. He is shooting for the low 10s this weekend at the dragstrip ... Might ...
Bruce Is this a 12a engine? Very impressive. I have still been searching info related to P ports. Found that someone has used a single side port with a P port....
Yep, that's a 12a alright. Josh swears by them. He likes his 3 to be different from everyone elses. He's a great guy. I met him this year when he visited...
Bruce or anyone who knows, Do I need to do anything special besides swap the front cover to use the late motor and the early mounts? I have a '75 REPU with a...
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