Recent content by marcair

A few years back the mfr sent me tech specs on the true/gear position unit. It stated that the tre/gear position unit responds to the ohm values from the sensor. So the sensor must be working properly to drive the tre unit.

Lately been checking level daily. 3k since rebuild. Builder stated 80psi after assembly to seat rings. Today's test: engine warm no smoke at idle. Quick rev to 8k and hold for 5 sec: split second of black smoke then clean. during rev down to idle blue smoke for a few seconds. I use the...

Also no external leaks, no burning at startup and no visible smoke while driving. Tailpipe internal surface is blackened and sooty.

Oil burner. 500 miles - 1 qt of 10-40 syn. No oil in intake. Warm engine Compression test dry - 149 -151. Wet - 171 - 175. note that engine is setup as a low compression arrangement for increased low end torque. Question: although I'm focused on the rings / cylinder walls, would a leak down...

For those car and rail installers looking to drive accessories take a look at the pics. The starter cover is removed and replaced with this cnc billet cover using the same hardware and oem gasket. A shaft / ftg engages the starter clutch. I add a pulley to match my serpentine belt sys. After 5...

Spent the afternoon at Suzuki Motors Corp in Brea, Ca explaining the build and allowing them to examine the setup. The engineers were impressed and offered valuable comments. My engine is positioned ~7 degrees high in front. Removing the preferred option to reclock the motor: Should lift car...

On a 1st gen oil sight gauge there is a flat section along the upper housing. Should this be horizontal? Not just close but exactly parallel to the ground. Just discovered on the mid engine install is that to level this sight gauge flat section the rear must be raised 6 inches. With car...

1550cc 2003 in daily driver. After rebuild last Summer needed to lower oil temperature. Welded AN8 fittings to pan. Oil pulled thru ftg on right side next to temperature sensor thru 180f switch to tilton 60psi max 1.7gpm max pump to front bumper mounted 11 x 5 x 2 cooler with 2 5" fans back to...

All is well. Removed the power commander unit from the system. Will send to mfr. Trouble free after a 200m spirited drive up the coast. Downs engineering did an excellent rebuild to 1550cc

2003, 2 months ago it would cut out once or twice at 3-4k during typical acceleration, engine cold or hot and not repeat for a few days. I figured junk in the fuel. The issue has become more frequent. Recently, at 5-7k it repeatedly cut out until I slowed and exited the hyway. Continuing home...

Can someone with gen 1 oil pan on the bench pls load pics. Looking to add 2 an8 figs into the sump and before disassembly want to know if possible.

8 years and running. Installed a first gen in a honda beat (busabeat) car. Lkg for mechanical or tech assist locally in southern California for routine issues

I have the "priority start battery protector" unit on my Car since 2012. The car has a drain that quit looking for after months of searching. It works and is maintenance-free. Check this: installs in minutes, there is a audible gear motor that disconnects from the battery when the voltage...

Still fluctuates with or without cv w autotune

TPS reads C00 with horiz line in middle