I DID get another oil pump cable so I'm going to fit that and see if it makes a difference….
the one I have from T2 racing doesn’t adjust so the carbs and the pump are perfectly synchronized...
it’s close but the pump seems just a little behind the carbs and I don’t think anyone would want that.
I’m doing some cross continent traveling and have a chance to update progress. This time it’s all about the plumbing.
Going to hopefully get rid of this horrible mess…
The box of new cooling bits...
First of all this….clearly does not connect….
...to this….
I realized that you need a new OEM thermo sensor in the shape of this guy…37750-PCI-004….also common to the ’86 Honda Accord. Whatever works.
Plugged it in to the thermostat housing and threw some heat on it and that temp gauge responded
Before I did that…installed a new OEM thermostat…
And the o-ring…
…fits nicely around the edge of the thermostat.
Expansion tank had a bath.
Silicon hoses came from T2 Racing…via Web!ke for 8255¥…
And they compare with the originals very well…
Only this one needed a trim…
I transferred the extra loops of rubber onto the new pipes.
Decided the old radiator…
…would be best replaced with this…again from T2 Racing for nearly 30,000¥
Not sure if you can get in the UK but a longtime pro mechanic and 2 stroke fanatic recommended this coolant which I use...
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