micksalt
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| posted on 8/8/16 at 08:39 AM |
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My search for 'Bosch 044 adapters' was far more fruitful. Going to check with MNR first though to see if they should have been included
with my kit, particularly since I am missing the fuel pump bracket too.
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40inches
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| posted on 8/8/16 at 10:04 AM |
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I have one or these spare Fuel pump bracket, if
it's any use to you?
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micksalt
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| posted on 8/8/16 at 10:11 AM |
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Cheers 40inches, unfortunately, it's supposed to be one that is mounted from one side only, more like a giant 'P' clip. This is
supposed to be a comprehensive 'just add MX-5' SDV kit, so I suspect it has just been missed as part of my kit.
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40inches
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| posted on 8/8/16 at 10:30 AM |
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Ah! got you, the same as the filter mountings in my photo?
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micksalt
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| posted on 8/8/16 at 10:45 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by 40inches
Ah! got you, the same as the filter mountings in my photo?
That's right, yes. Thank you very much for all your help 
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micksalt
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| posted on 12/9/16 at 10:11 AM |
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Really slow progress at the moment, got a few DIY tasks at home to deal with. Quick question, attaching the fuel pump to the chassis, rivet or rivnut?
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Rocket_Rabbit
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| posted on 12/9/16 at 04:05 PM |
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Aren't you using the OEM Mazda pump? If so, it should be internal to the tank? Or are you using some sort of lift pump arrangement?
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micksalt
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| posted on 12/9/16 at 04:09 PM |
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It's a brand new Bosch 044 type pump. MNR didn't reuse the MX-5 pump and supply a seperate pump and fuel level float instead.
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sdh2903
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| posted on 12/9/16 at 04:15 PM |
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Rivnut and use 2 rubber lined p clips.
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micksalt
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| posted on 12/9/16 at 04:24 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by sdh2903
Rivnut and use 2 rubber lined p clips.
I suspected one clip was a bit light. I ordered five as a matter of course. Ta very much, rivnut it is then.
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jim87
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| posted on 13/9/16 at 04:29 PM |
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Used a rivnut on mine, and no problems in 3000 miles so far. Not come loose or anything
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micksalt
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| posted on 4/10/16 at 08:47 PM |
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Well, it all became more obvious one I trial-fitted. The fuel pump does indeed go on the side shown in the manual. Once I laid it all out, I realised
it was the only way that the pre-pump filter fitted properly.
 
FuelFront
 
FuelTunnel
 
FuelPump
The rivnuts for the fuel pump proved interesting, The instructions for the tool explained how to install the rivnut, not how to remove the tool. Had a
tool stuck to my chassis for a while whilst I figured out how it actually came off.
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l5tuy
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| posted on 4/10/16 at 09:15 PM |
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Looking good buddy.
Quick point, your brake pipes seem to run over the gearbox mount point in the centre tunnel? I had to stack mine vertically at the side of the mount
plate.
Cheers
Stu
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micksalt
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| posted on 5/10/16 at 08:41 AM |
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I had forgotten to check where the gearbox mount point goes. Should hopefully be enough flex for me to mount them vertically as you suggest. Thanks
for the heads-up.
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micksalt
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| posted on 8/10/16 at 07:07 PM |
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Does anyone have a picture of the rear gearbox mount in place so I can figure out how far I need to move the pipes out of the way?
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jim87
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| posted on 8/10/16 at 07:36 PM |
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Descgb
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micksalt
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| posted on 9/10/16 at 04:07 PM |
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FuelPipeReRoute
Thanks Stu and Jim, that could have been a lot of rework without your help.
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l5tuy
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| posted on 9/10/16 at 08:35 PM |
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No bother, looking good now.
You on facebook? There is a cracking owners page there, sadly I only recently found it and I'm about 90% done. Still been helpful though.
Stu
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micksalt
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| posted on 9/10/16 at 09:00 PM |
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I am on Facebook, but didn't know about the owner's club. I've just joined.
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micksalt
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| posted on 17/1/17 at 12:38 PM |
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Any recommendations for self-tappers to use to mount the fuel sender unit in the tank?
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cjwood23
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| posted on 24/3/17 at 11:04 AM |
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Lovely looking build so far!
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Chris
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micksalt
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| posted on 24/3/17 at 11:08 AM |
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Thank you very much indeed. I'm trying to get back into the project but my newborn daughter comes first. Turns out I'm more productive in
the bedroom than the garage these days 
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cjwood23
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| posted on 24/3/17 at 11:38 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by micksalt
Thank you very much indeed. I'm trying to get back into the project but my newborn daughter comes first. Turns out I'm more productive in
the bedroom than the garage these days
Kids have that effect!
Enjoy them while they're young though - they really do grow up fast!
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Chris
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micksalt
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| posted on 28/3/17 at 03:21 PM |
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Been ages since an update.
First up was the fuel level sender, which was a bit long for the tank. Whilst this soldering isn't pretty, I've given it a good bash and a
pull to make sure it was solid.
 
SolderLevel
Next up was to cut a hole in the tank. I had the worst hole-saw that pretty much ground the hole out rather than cutting it. Thankfully, it
didn't have to be too precise.
 
RoughHoleSaw
And it fits! I connected up my multimeter and turned the tank upside down to check that I had the full movement range.
 
SenderInstalled
But then, it was a case of rain stopping play, although it was oil, not rain. A friend brought her car in wondering why she was having to top it up by
several litres a week. It hadn't had an oil and filter change in 30,000 miles and the filter had rusted through. In fact, the filter fell to
pieces under my strap wrench, which could have been a disaster.
 
DripDrip
After that, I made up my tank straps, but then realised that my fuel return hose was a bit short, so called it a day. Once the tank is in, I can make
a start on the body, then see about putting the suspension and wheels on so at least I can move it about a bit.
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Mash
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| posted on 21/6/17 at 06:48 PM |
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You haven't been on for a while Mate, but you're doing a great job. 
Hope you don't mind me asking how you fixed the sender unit in your tank as mine has no hole so I'm going to have to cut one and fix the
sender in somehow
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