Author: MazdaMitch
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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.…
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Propane Refrigerant for Auto Ac
This article was written by Tracy from this site.http://www.possumliving.com/2012/08/propane-refrigerant-for-automotive-air.html?m=1 Saving it here just in case his site goes down. I have posted in the past about automotive air conditioning. This post is not redundant, though. It is intended to be a more comprehensive description ofhow it is possible to resurrect a nonfunctional car air conditioner.…
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Mazda Nikki Carb Repair
Before making any assumptions or checks a recent tune-up including air filter, pcv valve, pcv filter, fuel filter, spark plugs and wires, distributor cap, etc. should be made. Check to make sure your base ignition timing is 6 deg +/- 1 deg. There are many vacuum operated systems and often vacuum lines are hard and…
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F2 Engine Coolant Flow Diagram
1. Radiator2. Cooling Fan3. Water Pump4. Thermostat5. Coolant Reservoir Note: There are only 2 coolant passages from the head to the intake manifold. At first glance there appears to be 3. The hole farthest towards the front is for EGR and leads to the back of number 1 exhaust port. Specs: Pump Type: CentrifugalImpeller Material:…
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Engine Rebuild Tips
This post is written to provide basic tips on rebuilding the F2 engine used in the B2200 and other cars using this block. Most of these tips are universal for all engines. On this page I will also try to include major mistakes people commonly make while doing engine rebuilds especially mistakes that could prove…
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Torque Specs
Mazda Torque Specs for B2200 Motor Mounts 27-46 ft-lb Thermostat Housing 14-19 ft-lb Intake Manifold 14-19 ft-lb Alternator and Alternator Bracket 27-46 ft-lb Manual Fuel Pump 14-19 ft-lb Engine Hoist Brackets 14-22 ft-lb Timing Covers 61-87 inch-lb Timing Belt Tensioner 27-38 ft-lb Valve Cover or Cylinder Head Cover 26-35 inch-lb Front Housing Plate 14-19 ft-lb…
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Common Electrical Problems Mazda B2200/B2000
All of the B2200/B2000’s in the U.S. where made between 86-93 which makes them about all over 30 years old at the time of this writing. Any vehicle this old is going to have some problems especially with wiring. Hopefully this article will shed some light on the most common failures found in these models.…
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Rebuilding your Mazda B2200 Engine
Machine Work For anybody wanting to have a rebuild that lasts a long time taking it to a good machine shop is a must. Sure if you want to wing it you can possibly just replace the bearings, rings, gaskets, etc. and just slap it back together but don’t expect it to last long. Since…
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Turbocharging Your Mazda B2200 or B2000 Pickup
Turbocharging is one of those bugs that seems like all import and Mazda drivers want to get. Fortunately the B2200 and B2000 have the option of using the turbo system off of an 88-91 MX6, 626, or Probe GT. Unfortunately only about 27% of the trucks out there are fuel injected which makes the modification…
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Timing your Mazda Engine
Setting a timing belt is one of those amazingly simple things that can be a total nightmare if you’ve never done it before. To put it simply when setting your timing belt you want to make sure the timing mark on your crankshaft, camshaft, and distributor all line up. For an experienced person this may…