FC3S Murray's never ending build.

[FC3S Murray]

So today I spent what felt like a LIFETIME clearancing side seals for both rotors this afternoon outside on my porch sipping on some beer.

The average clearance for the side seals is about.003, one is .004 and another is .0025

I really tried to get .002 but my skills are sad and frankly I was on a time constraint. They are good enough for me.

I also finished cleaning up my Rotors(Kevin cleans them for ya but I double check), oil control rings and springs, E-Shaft, side seal springs and....my garage.

BDC recieved my front iron from Japan2la today and finished by late afternoon. SHould see it here HOPEFULLY fri or sat. The all in need to do is check the front casting and determine which o-ring/teflon/gasket set up I need and order from Mazdatrix asap.

Hopefully should stack it next week and back in the car by 2nd week of August.

****What brand was that super glue to use Brian? BTW i got your DVD's and syringe, thank you! That will come in handy with the petro.

[WE3RX7]

Originally Posted by FC3S Murray

So today I spent what felt like a LIFETIME clearancing side seals for both rotors this afternoon outside on my porch sipping on some beer.

Did the clearances get worse as time went on?? Beer >= Rotor Clearancing

[FC3S Murray]

Originally Posted by WE3RX7

Did the clearances get worse as time went on?? Beer >= Rotor Clearancing

haha...actually, I started worse and got into the "zone" when my buzz kicked in. The constant sound of grind..grind..grind on the stone was hypnotizing yet soothing

Quick question guys, I was told it would be wise to order a few different size spacers for the front assembly stack just incase my freeplay is larger then factory spec. I have the K spacer right now BUT mazdatrix doesn't even show the K spacer not to mention all the letter spacers are for the 3rd gen front end? HMM?

Also, what do you consider a bad thrust washer plate? I have a small spot on the thrust plate that shows maybe 4 small thrust bearing indents fron the needle bearings. Not deep by any means but Mazdatrix recommends replacing the bearings, washer plate and main bearing plate. My main bearing plate looks fine with no "notches".

[TitaniumTT]

Originally Posted by FC3S Murray

haha...actually, I started worse and got into the "zone" when my buzz kicked in. The constant sound of grind..grind..grind on the stone was hypnotizing yet soothing

Quick question guys, I was told it would be wise to order a few different size spacers for the front assembly stack just incase my freeplay is larger then factory spec. I have the K spacer right now BUT mazdatrix doesn't even show the K spacer not to mention all the letter spacers are for the 3rd gen front end? HMM?

Also, what do you consider a bad thrust washer plate? I have a small spot on the thrust plate that shows maybe 4 small thrust bearing indents fron the needle bearings. Not deep by any means but Mazdatrix recommends replacing the bearings, washer plate and main bearing plate. My main bearing plate looks fine with no "notches".

I agree, I would replace them, not to expensive but it may lead to some issues setting the endfloat. Bad endfloat = bad timing, certainly not but much but it is something that physically happens.

I've never seen a "K" spacer, maybe a "C", or an "A"? I've got an "E" sitting on my wall JIC the ones that I have are too short I can just machine it down but hand to fit.

Machining it down by hand consists of taking a piece of 320g DA paper and sticking it on my SS work bench and sanding it down in a figure 8 motion while rotating it, flipping sides, constantly checking it with the micrometer, etc etc etc.

What other tips did the MT vid have? I'm a little intrigued.