Mazda 787b #18 '91

[fitforbattle]

Started on this Mazda a while back as I grew sick of my other ongoing builds. Today I started to wire the engine. Ugh there's a lot of things going on on these Wankels.

More when I got more done.

Cheers.

Edited May 14, 2014 by fitforbattle

[mikevillena]

Great start, Robin. The colours look spot on. That wankel engine is a real screamer.

[RancheroSteve]

I've got one of these kits sitting on the shelf, but I have no idea how to wire a Mazda Rotary Wankel - what references are you using?

[Brizio]

Looks a good start!

[glenn]

I've got one of these kits sitting on the shelf, but I have no idea how to wire a Mazda Rotary Wankel - what references are you using?

You will probably find it hard to get really good engine shots of the le mans cars but an alternative is to google "mad mike quad rotor rx7" and there is a heap of photos of the engine bay that will help you with how quad rotors are wired up

[fitforbattle]

Thanks guys!

I actually got pictures of the le Mans engine, but only two.

[Austin T]

Very nice start. I am a big Rotary guy so I will be following along.

[fitforbattle]

Thanks Austin.

I'm having some fitting issues on the ignition wires. They're telephone wires, what glue do you recommend using? Should I remove the copper wires from the casing or will that destroy the flexibility and shape memory?

[TFchronos]

Awesome start, looking forward to seeing more.

[fitforbattle]

Awesome start, looking forward to seeing more.

Thanks Jonathan, and so do I.

This has become my main build right now as I love the 787b and the fact that Stefan Johansson raced this particular car, Swedish pride.

Get back to work on this tonight. Still gotta figure out how to fasten the wires. Also got to lay down some paint on the body since I want to finish this car this month or so. Sigh, gassing out is a b*tch.

[fitforbattle]

Got the ignition wires done. Pretty happy considering it's my first time doing it. Also because it's a rotary. Sh*t is crazy wired up.

Next up some more building and then I'll do some throttle linkage.

Stay tuned!

Edited May 16, 2014 by fitforbattle

[martinfan5]

https://www.google.com/search?q=mazda+787b+engine&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=-op2U-6sDojyoATOooEI&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&biw=1366&bih=634

Edited May 16, 2014 by martinfan5

[fitforbattle]

Got a heap of pictures Jonathan, but thanks.

[123yokomo]

great start love the 787b!