Author: MazdaMitch
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Mazda B2200 Rear Chrome Bumper
As all of you Mazda Truck owners well know, one of the most sought after “unicorn” parts is the original one piece rear chrome bumper. They are very rare in good condition and almost impossible to find new old stock of these bumpers. I love the way they look and have always wanted one so…
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Why I Chose a Harbor Freight Gantry Crane for My Workshop
This weekend, I installed a Harbor Freight Gantry Crane to replace my homemade one from 2016. With a new shop and winter approaching, I needed an indoor solution to swap truck motors. After purchasing and assembling it, I borrowed a trolley, but might buy the correct one. The crane seems capable for my needs.
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10,000+ Subscribers
The author expresses gratitude for reaching 10,000 subscribers on their YouTube channel, originally started as a personal blog. Transitioning from “Grenada Mitch” to “Mazda Mitch,” they began focusing on their 1988 Mazda Truck after being inspired by another YouTuber. The channel now features repair and modification videos for Mazda trucks.
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What Is a Genuine Weber
Check out the video So what is a Genuine Weber and whats the “big deal” about having one? This is a much debated topic, but mostly among those selling what can only be described as a “Similar” carburetor. The “Similar” carburetors are easily distinguished from the European Weber by several characteristics: The Genuine European Weber’s…
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Weber Carburetor Tuning reference
How to Tune your Weber Carburetor Video GENERAL GUIDELINES It is important to verify all linkage and levers are installed without binding and the linkage opens to full throttle and closes to the Idle Speed Screw. The number one and two reasons for tuning errors are improper linkage installations and over tightened linkage nut, causing…
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Using Duracool and other Hydrocarbon refrigerants
PLEASE NOTE: I AM NOT AN EXPERT ON AUTOMOTIVE REFRIGERANTS. THIS SUBJECT MATTER HAS NOT BEEN REVIEWED BY ANY EXPERTS AND IS PROVIDED FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND MAY CONTAIN ERRORS. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK ! WARNING: HYDROCARBON BASED REFRIGERANTS SUCH AS: Duracool®-12A (TM) , RED-TEK12A (TM) , Enviro-Safe (TM) , Frosty Kool (TM)…
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How to Sand Weber Carb Adapter Plates
Sanding Weber adapter plates flat helps to seal everything up and prevent vacuum leaks. Lets begin! Get a flat surface, I have a piece of aluminum, or you can use some glass, just something good and flat. Attach 180 grit sandpaper to a flat surface. I used double-sided tape and stuck the sanding paper to…
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Tach Cluster Clock Fix
Having a tach cluster with a clock is a fantastic thing to have if you have one already. For some of us, this is a sought after modification. Some users have found that the clusters only came on Automatics. Some have also found that once they add it to their trucks, the clock either works…
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Changing the Cluster Mileage
Disclaimer: In most states it is illegal to tamper with your odometer.Odometer fraud, also referred to as “busting miles” (United States) or “clocking” (UK and Ireland), is the illegal practice of rolling back odometers to make it appear that vehicles have lower mileage than they actually do. However it is legal on vehicles that are…
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Turn Signal Modification
Many of us have doubts about the visibility of the OEM turn signals on the Mazda B2000, B2200, and B2600. Although anything blinking is bound to catch someone’s attention if visible having the turn signals mounted low in the valence and a good foot in from the sides often means that anything in front of…