Author: MazdaMitch
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…