Cleaning and Prepping the rotors | The most important action when rebuilding the rotary engine. Results matter. These Doritos do a lot of work. The time to get them inspected, cleaned and prepped is ...
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Cleaning and Prepping the rotors | The most important action when rebuilding the rotary engine. Results matter. These Doritos do a lot of work. The time to get them inspected, cleaned and prepped is ...
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With the rotary engine, there are a few things that can make or break a rebuild. Using new seals and springs is a must. Checking every set of parts with a digital vernier caliper (down to .0001) ...
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Many motors are now well into their 30's in terms of age, let's look closer at the side housings of one 13B that came into the shop for a refresh.
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Apex seals are the main wear item that leads to rotor housing failure. As horsepower goes up so does heat and expansion. Sure, the side seals do a lot of work, let's talk about the apex seal and how ...
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The Rotary engine continues to be a solid performer when built properly. Assembling the motor is only one key factor of a good build. The details necessary involve more than just the individual ...
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The primary concerns regarding the Rx8 that contribute to engine failures and their underlying causes: Ignition, grounds, oil injection, front under-tray and driving it the way it was meant to be ...
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Oil pumps and putting it all back together | Rotary Engine Shop Colorado After we have sanded and measured all the side seals, installed them with the springs, corner seals and made sure the apex ...
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Exploring the realm of social media platforms, one can easily spot discussions and articles on achieving substantial power gains with the 13B rotary engine. Easy, right? Not so fast. Every online ...
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Building Horsepower in Colorado, serious turbo power takes a proven plan with solid components.
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