Project 1976 Cosmo #2 (I can't help myself)

djmtsu · 11-12-2016, 11:44 AM

Guess I should update, in case anyone is reading.

Seized T-stat turned out to be the culprit as far as cooling is concerned. FIXED

When bleeding the brakes, I noticed the right rear caliper was not 'bleeding' as well as the others. That is also the ONLY caliper I did not replace the hose on. So, I'll do that today. (also, that same caliper bracket was finger tight. sue me)

Still have been unable to find an e-fan that fits the shallow space between the rad and pulley, so I am putting a clutched fan back on. The original is seized, but Charles has many to choose from. Going over there later to pick one out.

I have the adapter for the back of the WP housing for my temp gauge, and the oil pressure gauge is already plumbed. I am removing the wicked 70's awesome Audiovox 25 amp SOUND BLASTER from the dash pocket and putting my gauges there.

Also, Charles and Jeff worked some magic on the exhaust and have it hanging PERFECT. New hangers helped immensely.

It needs an alignment pretty bad. And there is a knock over bumps and stuff. We'll check out the ball joints (I have spares) and the sway bar links (Also have spares) when I swap wheels. I decided I am not a fan of the Diamond Racing steelies, since they are so damn heavy and not hub centric. Adler removed the awesome Sears Roadhandler tires circa 1985, and I'll be getting something in a 205-60-14 to replace them. Charles is buying the Kuhmos from me, and now I'm stuck with a set of rims that don't fit anything else. Hooray.

I also swapped hoods and trunklid from the Silver car, as they are in far better shape until we can repair rust on the underside of the white pieces.

Pic for the lames.

11-12-2016, 11:44 AM	#11
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 22	Guess I should update, in case anyone is reading. Seized T-stat turned out to be the culprit as far as cooling is concerned. FIXED When bleeding the brakes, I noticed the right rear caliper was not 'bleeding' as well as the others. That is also the ONLY caliper I did not replace the hose on. So, I'll do that today. (also, that same caliper bracket was finger tight. sue me) Still have been unable to find an e-fan that fits the shallow space between the rad and pulley, so I am putting a clutched fan back on. The original is seized, but Charles has many to choose from. Going over there later to pick one out. I have the adapter for the back of the WP housing for my temp gauge, and the oil pressure gauge is already plumbed. I am removing the wicked 70's awesome Audiovox 25 amp SOUND BLASTER from the dash pocket and putting my gauges there. Also, Charles and Jeff worked some magic on the exhaust and have it hanging PERFECT. New hangers helped immensely. It needs an alignment pretty bad. And there is a knock over bumps and stuff. We'll check out the ball joints (I have spares) and the sway bar links (Also have spares) when I swap wheels. I decided I am not a fan of the Diamond Racing steelies, since they are so damn heavy and not hub centric. Adler removed the awesome Sears Roadhandler tires circa 1985, and I'll be getting something in a 205-60-14 to replace them. Charles is buying the Kuhmos from me, and now I'm stuck with a set of rims that don't fit anything else. Hooray. I also swapped hoods and trunklid from the Silver car, as they are in far better shape until we can repair rust on the underside of the white pieces. Pic for the lames. __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5 Last edited by djmtsu; 11-14-2016 at 09:44 AM.