Author: MazdaMitch
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Mechanical vs Hydraulic ValveTrain
So you may have a ticking sound coming from your engine, and through the interwebs you may have read that its the hydraulic lifters or that the valves need adjusting. Then you ask yourself… I need to preface by saying my website and my YouTube channel focus primarily on the 86-93 models, but lets take…
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How to Remove a Drop in Bedliner
I have been wanting to remove this drop in bedliner on the new project truck for some time now and I finally did it. This is the first thing to actually be done on the new project. These types of bedliners can trap dirt and leaves underneath. Add water and time to the mix and…
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How To Install A Weber Carburetor
My buddy Jason had been using a clone (fake) Weber carburetor for a few years now. He knew one day it would give him some trouble, and he would need to get a Genuine Weber…well that day has finally arrived. In this video I remove the clone weber that we had previously installed and replace…
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Snap-On toolbox Restoration
As many of you may now know, with the new reworking of this website, it allows me to make “posts” or “articles” much like a blog from back in the day. That’s right… blogs, websites, and forums are making a comeback as people are growing tired of social apps! Anyways, I will use the medium…
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The Ratical Convertible, Targa, and Rag Top How To document.
I uploaded VHS instructional video that was included with the Ratical Tops convertible kit to my YouTube Channel. In the video they perform the procedure on a Mitsubishi D50 / Mighty Max but the same would apply to the 86-93 Mazda B2000 truck, or any truck really from that era. The principles are the same.…
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End of the Road: MotorTrend Shuts Down, Marking a Shift in Automotive Media
Another automotive-focused TV show, Roadkill, has come to an end. Mike Finnegan shared the surprising news on Reddit, revealing that the show has been canceled after 13 seasons. Additionally, he confirmed that MotorTrend’s entire production company is shutting down. Roadkill, like several other car shows, originally debuted on YouTube, offering free access to viewers. Its…
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How to Enter Our Amazon Gift Card Giveaway!
I am having a small giveaway here on the website where you can win a $50 Amazon Gift Card. Its really easy to enter to win. This is all you need to do to be entered into the giveaway: Thats it! After 1000 members have signed up, and posted in the readers rides category of…
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Facebook Group Vs Forums
The Facebook Group MazdaMiniTrucking that I have cultivated over the years has been put on PAUSE for a while, and possibly forever. The content therein is still searchable if you are a member of that group. No further member joins or discussions can take place while the group is on pause. The group cannot be…
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Why Your Mechanical Fuel Pump Might Fail
In this video I describe the differences and issues with mechanical fuel pumps. Used to, when you ordered one from Rock Auto, you would get one that looked like OEM. It was the Airtex 1376. It was a good pump. Now RockAuto and most other places are shipping a Carter brand pump instead of the…
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How To Tune Your Weber Carburetor 32/36
So you recently got yourself a new Genuine Weber 32/36 carburetor. Thats fantastic! These generally run really well right out of the box. However if yours needs a little tuning and you are unsure how and want to know more about your carb, this in depth video will help you out as its helped out…