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Cars by Model Type => 1st generation RX-7's => Topic started by: SSScoupe on September 24, 2011, 05:46:25 AM

Title: Need some 12a s1-3 engine bay pics
Post by: SSScoupe on September 24, 2011, 05:46:25 AM
Hi Folks,

Myself and my dad are currently building an RX4 Coupe which has been fitted with what i believe to be a bridgeported series 2 12a engine and 5 speed from a 1983 rx7.   Problem i have is that the engine bay was pretty much bare when i got the car... just the block and a few ancillaries really!   It looked like this:

(http://inlinethumb21.webshots.com/46932/2178826020103320357S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2178826020103320357hebsYU)

(http://inlinethumb23.webshots.com/49174/2097703580103320357S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2097703580103320357cTCceF)

Starting to fill up a little...

(http://inlinethumb39.webshots.com/48230/2424601450103320357S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2424601450103320357tEHndn)

(http://inlinethumb30.webshots.com/40285/2479928110103320357S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2479928110103320357eFytgJ)

Engine bay is starting to look a bit more full but im still unsure where such things as where the wire from the distributor plugs in!  I ve got to go through the fun job of tracing both looms too :confused:

My thread here... http://www.mazdarotaryclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=69274

Any pics people can post of your engine bay would be really helpful!

Cheers!
Title: Need some 12a s1-3 engine bay pics
Post by: David Nock (RIP) on September 24, 2011, 12:46:50 PM
1985 S3 UK car, as factory, except Thermal Reactor gone - you can see blanked pipe off air cleaner.

Dave
Title: Need some 12a s1-3 engine bay pics
Post by: SSScoupe on September 25, 2011, 06:11:52 AM
Thanks Dave, thats useful.... are you able to tell me where your distributor plugs in?  Or have a pic of that by any chance?
Title: Need some 12a s1-3 engine bay pics
Post by: mpk490p on September 25, 2011, 10:12:33 AM
are you trying to line up the dizzy for timing?
Title: Need some 12a s1-3 engine bay pics
Post by: SSScoupe on September 25, 2011, 11:46:14 AM
Quote from: mpk490p;790391are you trying to line up the dizzy for timing?

Not at this stage... just wondering where the loom that comes from the dizzy plugs in!  As i cannot see any where obvious! May just me being thick though...:Hammer
Title: Need some 12a s1-3 engine bay pics
Post by: mpk490p on September 25, 2011, 04:38:04 PM
there may be some photos on my build thread, below in my sig
Title: Need some 12a s1-3 engine bay pics
Post by: David Nock (RIP) on September 26, 2011, 11:55:35 AM
Here\'s a couple of pics of my distrib.

looks to me like one side is the connection to the ignitors. The other side might be a low tension connect or maybe earth? Not looked at a wiring diagram. Have you got one?

Hope that helps

Dave
Title: Need some 12a s1-3 engine bay pics
Post by: SSScoupe on September 26, 2011, 04:46:34 PM
Thanks for the pics David, just managed to find a wiring diagram so will be studying that at the weekend!  Mark, not to many pics of use on your thread but really interesting read! Great to see the evolution of your car!
Title: Need some 12a s1-3 engine bay pics
Post by: SSScoupe on October 10, 2011, 02:25:39 AM
Any other pics anyone has welcome :)  Also does anyone have a picture of a ignition relay?  I seem to be missing mine! Any ideas on where i might get one??