Some good 1st gens on ebay

[Brett]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1985-MAZDA-RX7-LIGHT-METALLIC-BLUE_W0QQitemZ120402614410QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item120402614410&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A7%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1983-MAZDA-RX7-2-GOLD_W0QQitemZ130298508198QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item130298508198&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A7%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

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[chrisJDM]

that gold one looks very cool :Thumbsup!

[Clarky]

That is a fine looking car, always wanted an elford when i had a gen1, and still do want one......have to see what its price goes to

[David Nock (RIP)]

And another Series 3 on e bay ref 230335876101. Interesting - also check out the \'was it you\' old post I\'m just resurrecting (if I can find it).

[Prof]

The blue one looks mint - I noticed the user id on ebay was very similar to Tangotan

[billc]

Hi, I bought the blue one. I need some guidance on getting it back up and running. It has 29,000 miles on it and body is in great condition. Any one in S cotland running Gen 1?

[jinx]

\'potentially useful\' pm sent.

[David Nock (RIP)]

Hi Bill. Out of about 170 1st Generations (all 3 Series), I\'ve only got your car and another Series 3 car in Aberdeenshire on my register of Runners in Scottish locations. The old RX7 seemed to be a much more popular car in the South. Don\'t know why \'cos you\'ll certainly have better roads for it than me in South Yorks!
The link below refers to a car in my \'Dead Pool\' and it might interest you for spares - If the lady has still got it - It was in Glasgow.
What sort of guidance do you need. Speak up and we\'ll all help.
I\'m a \'keeper on the road\' sort of guy but we\'ve very good modsters, trackers, rallyers and out-and-out racers on here.

http://www.mazdarotaryclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=46837&highlight=mae+glasgow

[billc]

First bit of guidance is how to safely start a car sat for two years! Its only done a few thousand in the last 21 years
 
 
Drained the fuel and changed the oil. Car started - ran for 3 secs then I switched off. Good oil pressure. started again but not firing well sounds like it is misssing  - flooded it. Took out plugs cleaned them.
 
anything else I should be doing before starting??

[mpk490p]

just leave it to dry out with the plugs out, they dont like being run for a short time sounds like everything is ok so let it warm up, if you can\'t take it for a run:Thumbsup!
Mark

[David Nock (RIP)]

I would have said put some oil in the plug holes and crank it over first but it sounds like it\'s going to be a runner. The fuel filter will be one thing to do before very long. Check the air cleaner element. Clean out the distrib cap and WD 40 the leads up.
Aero start spray down the carb and plugs into the oven for 20 mins before fitting are tricks I\'ve had to use in the dim and distant past to get a reluctant car going. A tow start is another that always gets results.
It may just be your choke setting - I\'ve found all cars are different to each other.

[billc]

Thanks David.
 
I have called Mae - no answer will try later. I will let you know what happened to the car.

[billc]

David, Mae still has the car and is about 25 mins drive from me. ( Out inthe sticks!) Sadly it seems to have gone down hill a bit. I have arranged to see it tomorrow night. Will give you an update afterwards.

[brew]

welcome to the Rotary club, Bill--:WaveBye

 another  JAP banger to push into that big garage

up on Saturday morning to assit

Wee Cousin B

[David Nock (RIP)]

David, Mae still has the car and is about 25 mins drive from me. ( Out inthe sticks!) Sadly it seems to have gone down hill a bit. I have arranged to see it tomorrow night. Will give you an update afterwards.

Yes please! I\'ve got it as unlikely to be ever road going again but you never know if the shell is good.