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Postby Magooiii » Fri Sep 28, 2018 7:12 am

Hey All,

We will be getting in some work on one of the Miata of new member Wyatt this Sunday 9/30.

If anyone wants to come by and hang out, help out, or work on your car PM me and Ill send you my address.

Wyatt's car will be getting all kinds of work clutch, water pump, shocks etc.
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Postby BigBlue » Fri Sep 28, 2018 8:21 am

Ken, PM me your address and details on time and what not. I just looked at the calendar, and there's nothing on it that day. (OMG) No guarantees, as I am sure all the 'honey-dos' I have been deferring may raise an ugly head or two, but there is a slim chance I may be able to get by and lend a hand.
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Postby Carracer » Fri Sep 28, 2018 8:30 am

Depending on the time of day I might be able to make it.
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Postby Loren » Fri Sep 28, 2018 1:18 pm

I believe I can make an appearance. I'll need the address, too.

You guys are doing a Miata waterpump, has somebody got the tool to hold the crankshaft pulley? Doesn't have to be the "official" tool, or the fancy FM tool. But, it's a very handy thing to have.
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Postby Native » Fri Sep 28, 2018 1:38 pm

Loren wrote:has somebody got the tool to hold the crankshaft pulley
Yes.
A drill and a hacksaw is all you need...
...or if someone wants to meet me near-ish St. Pete tomorrow, I'm happy to share.


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Postby SlowMiataDrew » Fri Sep 28, 2018 2:57 pm

I might make an appearance, might be later in the day though.
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Postby Magooiii » Fri Sep 28, 2018 3:12 pm

Not that I know of I will ask Arron
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Postby Magooiii » Fri Sep 28, 2018 3:22 pm

There will be food and drinks. Snacks are welcome but not required
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Postby Loren » Fri Sep 28, 2018 3:37 pm

Y'all speak up if you're lacking any tools. Torque wrench, crank tool, extra jack stands, etc.

As Steve noted, we can easily make the crank tool with some flat steel. Like 1/8" x 2"... 12-18" long. If nobody has the tool, bring some raw material. I'm sure Ken has the tools needed to fabricate it.

(I've wasted too many hours of my life dealing with stuck crankshaft bolts in the absence of said tool)
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Postby Loren » Fri Sep 28, 2018 3:39 pm

BTW, here's everything you should plan on doing anytime you're doing a Miata timing belt or waterpump.
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Postby Loren » Tue Oct 02, 2018 2:41 am

I was there! But, I left early.

Progress report?
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Postby Magooiii » Tue Oct 02, 2018 6:14 am

So...... Engine on garage floor waiting on front crank seal and return of chief mechanic and his helper lol.
Rear seal, flywheel, clutch and pressure plate, water pump all installed waiting on seal.

Stay tuned.........
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