Author: MazdaMitch

  • What Is a Genuine Weber

    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…

  • Weber Carburetor Tuning reference

    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…

  • Using Duracool and other Hydrocarbon refrigerants

    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)…

  • How to Sand Weber Carb Adapter Plates

    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…

  • Tach Cluster Clock Fix

    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…

  • Changing the Cluster Mileage

    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…

  • Turn Signal Modification

    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…

  • B2200 Cylinder Head Torque Specifications

    B2200 Cylinder Head Torque Specifications

    Above is the torque sequence for the B2200 cylinder head. Torque should be done in 20 lb/ft. steps until final torque. Torque numbers are below start with bolt one. Bolts 1-10: 59-64 ft/lbs.Re-torque bolts at 64 ft/lbs after the engine has gone through a few heat cycles. Bolt and block threads should always be cleaned…

  • Mazda B2200 Oil Pump

    Mazda B2200 Oil Pump

    Above is a larger image of the oil pump used in the B2200 (same as the 626, MX6, and Ford Probe using the F2 block). Here you can see that the front main oil seal fits into the front of the pump making it somewhat possible to replace without removing the pump. If someone were…

  • Mazda B2200 Cylinder Head Dynamics

    Mazda B2200 Cylinder Head Dynamics

    Ok, first of all, for those of you who have not had the opportunity to examine the F2 and the FE cylinder head we will start off with some basic pictures and description. Below are several pictures that should give you a good reference. The head is a very basic design for the most part.…