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by Tbirch
Thu Jul 31, 2014 7:25 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: mx5 seats
Replies: 4
Views: 11279

mx5 seats

Hi guys, Has anyone fitted mx5 seats to there tiger? If so what year was the doner mx5? ive found these... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mazda-Mx5-Mk2-Cloth-Seats-/271561274605?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f3a5034ed just wondered if theyd do the trick as a temporary option for the mont...
by Tbirch
Tue Jun 03, 2014 7:01 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: No spark?
Replies: 6
Views: 12113

Hi guys,
had another look at the car this evening. Rather embarrassingly the pickup underneath the rotor arm had come adrift and wasnt located properly
After refiting that I now have spark back!
Thanks Dave and Mal for the replies.
by Tbirch
Tue Jun 03, 2014 7:20 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: No spark?
Replies: 6
Views: 12113

That being the petronix box inside the distrubutor? Again I have 11.8 volt feed to that but 5volts coming from the negative.... which cant be right!.
by Tbirch
Mon Jun 02, 2014 9:23 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: No spark?
Replies: 6
Views: 12113

I should mention that it started and ran for about 5 mins whilst I tryed to sort the misfire. Now it wont stard at all.
by Tbirch
Mon Jun 02, 2014 9:14 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: No spark?
Replies: 6
Views: 12113

No spark?

New crate 302 engine fitted, started ok, idle ok. Misfired when revving (could be fuel) float is level, mixture screws have been adjusted so it could atleast start ok. And getting fuel out of jets. ●check spark to spark plug with spare plug on plug lead. No spark! ●checked power to coil,...
by Tbirch
Wed May 28, 2014 7:22 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: help 50oz harmonic balancer
Replies: 4
Views: 9383

Hi David, sorry for the late reply and thankyou for your advice the car is now running with a 302 front cover and alloy water pump. I did press the hub down the shaft about 8mm, it now sits in line with the crank and alternator. No need to cut off the excess as I figured I would just look ugly and s...
by Tbirch
Thu May 15, 2014 7:16 am
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: help 50oz harmonic balancer
Replies: 4
Views: 9383

Hi David,

does the later timing cover come out the same distance as the original with the water pump attached?

tom.
by Tbirch
Wed May 14, 2014 5:32 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: help 50oz harmonic balancer
Replies: 4
Views: 9383

help 50oz harmonic balancer

Hi guys, i'm Fitting a 302 into my tiger. The engine is a 302 50oz balance crankshaft....im having real trouble finding a balance that fits the 260 timing cover. Ive tried realsteel, custom ville and essex mustang centre... the only other option I have is to fit a 302 timing cover and waterpump, and...
by Tbirch
Sun Jan 12, 2014 9:10 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Rear Lowering blocks
Replies: 7
Views: 13236

Technically yes...but why go through effort. When someone sells them :).
by Tbirch
Sun Jan 12, 2014 6:39 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Rear Lowering blocks
Replies: 7
Views: 13236

I shall speak to Andy on Wednesday, thankyou!
by Tbirch
Sat Jan 11, 2014 5:04 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Rear Lowering blocks
Replies: 7
Views: 13236

That link doesnt seem to work?
by Tbirch
Thu Jan 09, 2014 4:18 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: Rear Lowering blocks
Replies: 7
Views: 13236

Rear Lowering blocks

Anyone know of a kit the can be purchased to bring the back of the car down??
by Tbirch
Thu Jan 09, 2014 2:13 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: tubular manifolds
Replies: 4
Views: 10276

Thankyou, Been in touch with california Tigers, the shipping price is unfortunatly the same as the purchase price! Aswell as a joining fee of $40.
It does look like this will be my only choice!
by Tbirch
Sat Dec 28, 2013 12:38 pm
Forum: Tech Tips
Topic: tubular manifolds
Replies: 4
Views: 10276

tubular manifolds

Hi guys, anyone got any second hand or know of any stainless tubular manifolds that fit the tiger? 4-2-1 if possible? I know a tiger from Switzerland runs that set up...any help would be greatly appreciated as the tigers having a 302 for 2014 :),
Cheers, Tom