1st Generation Specific (1979-1985) 1979-1985 Discussion including performance modifications and technical support sections

Help an old man attept a rebuild

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 08-24-08, 07:45 AM
  #1  
Junior Member

Thread Starter
 
cuthbert38's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: youngstown ohio area
Posts: 21
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
OH Help an old man attept a rebuild

Never tried anything like this before! I am a 60 year old diamond setter. Still have decent hands and brains........ but i need some help..... i've driven 7's since 1979 but have not done much work at all on them. For some reason i have decided i want to purchase, rebuild and port a 12-a engine. I will have 6 months or so to do this in. My question to you gentlemen is where to start. A list of books, sites, ect would be of great help. Or..... am i insane to even try this???? (Please... no old fart jokes!!!)
Old 08-24-08, 08:37 AM
  #2  
Full Member

iTrader: (1)
 
1979rx-7's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Forest, Ohio
Posts: 246
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
http://foxed.ca/foxed/index.php?page=rx7manual

There is some pretty good reading material. Good luck with your build
Old 08-24-08, 01:04 PM
  #3  
Stigulus Moderatorai

iTrader: (3)
 
Sgt Fox's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Canada
Posts: 2,106
Received 29 Likes on 18 Posts
http://www.atkinsrotary.com/store/pr...cat=567&page=1

Always a fun watch.
Old 08-24-08, 01:05 PM
  #4  
Old Fart Young at Heart

iTrader: (6)
 
trochoid's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: St Joe MO
Posts: 15,145
Likes: 0
Received 7 Likes on 7 Posts
Best spot for learning how to rebuild and port is the Engine Building and Porting section over at NoPistons.com. When you download the manuals, get both the 79 and 85 versions. There are also several different rebuild videos out. Rotary Aviation, Atkins and Kiwi-RE.
Old 08-24-08, 03:59 PM
  #5  
Rotary Freak

iTrader: (1)
 
elwood's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: https://t.me/pump_upp
Posts: 1,540
Received 24 Likes on 19 Posts
Have fun with your project! With your profession, I'm sure you have outstanding attention to detail. You'll have great results. Do a search for Pineapple Racing -- they have some free videos that are very useful.




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:22 PM.