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Old 04-10-11 | 07:37 PM
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easy to work on rotary engine?

i was wondering if its easy to work on rotary engines? like if it need a rebuild. i want ot know just in case i ever need to rebuild one. thanks.
Old 04-11-11 | 09:28 AM
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If you have basic mechanical talent and can follow the instructions in the manual, the rotary is easy to rebuild. In general RX-7s are quite easy to work on.

Here is a video of a 13B disassembly:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1MXfs_Srs4

Here's a video of cleaning the engine parts:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5A5q61bzRI

And here is one of the reassembly:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijJeUk_GqiI
Old 04-11-11 | 10:44 AM
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Sweet.. thanks for the info...
Old 04-11-11 | 10:57 AM
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easier than a piston engine

the stig don't clean he drives....
Old 04-12-11 | 09:48 AM
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easier than a piston engine

the stig don't clean he drives....

lol.
Old 04-12-11 | 11:22 AM
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Heck, even as a Shadetree mechanic my FC was easyer to work on then my 79 F100.
Old 04-15-11 | 03:28 PM
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A lot easier than piston engines imo.
Old 04-15-11 | 09:47 PM
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sweet build vid. ill use it when i do mine
Old 04-16-11 | 06:55 PM
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I learned how to work on rotaries really quickly. Aarons videos helped me through a rebuild
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I learned how to work on rotaries really quickly. Aarons videos helped me through a rebuild
hah my older brother was a sgt baker in the army
Old 04-12-19 | 05:56 AM
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mazda fb rx7 1983 elford turbo generation 1

Hi
I am in touch with the guy selling the above car : is there anyone here familiar with this car ? He isthe is in england and i must travel from france to see and try it; i ve never has a rotaty car before ? anything to really chech engine/other wise? It's a very appealling car, and seems in a very good condition ( sorry, it's the wrong place; i tried to delete it but it didn't work)
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