Author: MazdaMitch
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Combat Heatsoak: Unlocking Weber Carburetor Performance
Has this ever happened you you? In this older video I try to describe how I was suffering from “heatsoak” on my Weber Carburetor. I used a Phenolic/Bakelite spacer made specifically for the carburetor and it helped my heat soak issue. I think it even increased horsepower a little bit. The horsepower gain is likely…
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Installing Carpet in Mazda B2200 Mini Truck
I installed the carpet from Rock Auto in the Mazda B2200 mini truck project. Have you ever heard of “poor man’s dynomat”? Well that’s when you use some aluminum peel and seal from the Home Depot as a sound deadener and insulator. What I used: From Rock Auto – ACC 1176160 (Cut Pile) Cut PileMolded…
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Upgrading Your Mazda B2200: Intake Tips
This is what you can remove on an intake for a Mazda B2000 or 2200 when swapping over to a Weber Carburetor. If you have an automatic transmission you will want to save the larger vacuum port on the rear of the intake for the transmission to shift properly. I have it circled in green…
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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…