apex seal replacement?
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apex seal replacement?
Hey, I searched and didn't find anything on this so I was wondering, what amount of work is required to replace a apex seal in a FD engine? Is it possible to be done without having a shop doing it for you?
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Hey, I searched and didn't find anything on this so I was wondering, what amount of work is required to replace a apex seal in a FD engine? Is it possible to be done without having a shop doing it for you?
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alright, maybe I should make the question a little more specific. If I chose to replace the apex seal by myself, would I be able to just dis-assemble the engine, then rebuild it with the new apex seal, and not worry about re-balancing the rotor assembly and such?
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alright, maybe I should make the question a little more specific. If I chose to replace the apex seal by myself, would I be able to just dis-assemble the engine, then rebuild it with the new apex seal, and not worry about re-balancing the rotor assembly and such?
You'll have all the coolant o-rings to replace, you have to check the wear on the rotor housing and side housings, replace the front and rear seals, check the bearing and the list goes on. Before considering such a task, I suggest you purchase and watch this video:
http://www.rotaryaviation.com/overhaul_video.htm
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Yeah, that sounds like a considerable amount of work for which I dont really want to get into. I think it would be more reasonable to have a shop rebuild it for me. Thanks for the help though.
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