How Many 1st Gens Still Running?

[Ian65]

Get some \'aerostart\' spray before trying....

is that the same stuff as this?

[myatt1972]

I do like that, but seriously I wouldnt use anything like that, give it a good few turns on the key to get the oil round first.

[Ian65]

I do like that, but seriously I wouldnt use anything like that, give it a good few turns on the key to get the oil round first.

I agree, I would be wary of using this stuff in a turbo engine.
I\'d pull the fuel pump fuse and spin it a bit as Keith says to get the seals lubed up and the compression up before putting the fuse back in and trying to fire it up.
SU carbs are a bit intolerant to solidified petrol though. Mine was seized solid.

[captainbizzaro]

Welcome!!

As peeps have already said it\'s great to see an Elford surfacing

Look forward to an update and piccies!

[David Nock (RIP)]

I do like that, but seriously I wouldnt use anything like that, give it a good few turns on the key to get the oil round first.

Yes, you\'re quite right about getting the oil circulated. I should have pointed that out but I took it \'as read\' I suppose.

You should crank the engine over for a while, ideally with the plugs out, to get the oil round first and compression up before trying to start it.

But as for aerostart, I keep a spray can on the garage shelf, just in case of a difficult very cold day in Winter when the car hasn\'t run for 3 or 4 weeks. \'Wizz wizz\' it should be called, because that\'s what happens. It goes. (At least with the straight-down-the air-intake-route it goes).

[dave777]

Turned over fine, gave it plenty of time for oil to renew itself with dry bits! could here fuel pump going ten for the dozen! did give it a whiff of the old easy start! fired 1st time, but turned off as didnt want to drag too much old fuel out of the tank. Carb clean time then fuel it up, a new battery and it will be off the key.
Will photo it when outside and washed off! and Ian you are most welcome to view the electricals etc, will mail you when out of store.

cheers
dave

[David Nock (RIP)]

I can hear squeals of delight all around the 1st Gen section. Great Stuff, can\'t wait to see the beast.

[Marcrs]

an elford breathes into life :Thumbsup!
 
 
I\'m sooo jealous

[Ian65]

Will photo it when outside and washed off! and Ian you are most welcome to view the electricals etc, will mail you when out of store.

cheers
dave

Cheers Dave, that\'ll be great!
my email is ian08 at sky dot com

can\'t wait to see it.

Ian

[captainbizzaro]

I vote for before and after pictures-everyones seen mine caked in crud from the winter lay up now it\'s someone else\'s turn!

Plus there is something a bit romantic about firing a car up that can\'t actually see out of. Or maybe it\'s just me.:cool

Congrats on the successful fire up anyhow.:wave

[A7RXY]

I remember it well, mine did start up after 11 years, but had no power because all the secondary jets were blocked, and that darn tar left after the petrol dries up, now that really sticks ..................

[sabah]

pics?:bandit

Hello, my RX7 used to be registration no. A42 KLN. I am pretty useless at this computer lark and cannot work out how to put pictures to show you!!!! If you can help I would love to show you pics and the feature from custom car.  HELP PLEASE!!
Sabah

[Ian65]

Hello, my RX7 used to be registration no. A42 KLN. I am pretty useless at this computer lark and cannot work out how to put pictures to show you!!!! If you can help I would love to show you pics and the feature from custom car.  HELP PLEASE!!
Sabah

Sabah,

there\'s an easy to follow guide to posting pictures on page 17 of this thread...
here you go...

http://mazdarotaryclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=54589&page=17

Very easy to use.

[David Nock (RIP)]

We\'ll soon get you sorted Sabah.....Meanwhile hope this helps:-

[David Nock (RIP)]

And these photo\'s are dated July 2010 Yeh?  Hell of a nice car this one Sabah. I think we like it.

Dave