OK, I measured the gap between the rotor apex tip (not the seal) and the
housing. Unfortunately, I left the measurements at the office! As I recall,
the closest (apex at minor axis) was about .040, while the farthest (maximum
leaning angle) was about .057. I'll confirm tomorrow. These measurements were
with one set of hardware ('88 4 port), and were done with feeler blades.
There is considerable room for error (perhaps as much as .010).

Jon

Thanks Jon. That is about what I guessed. Seems real hard to roll
a three piece apex seal out of there unless it is installed backwards.
I am sure deflections and heat expansion change those numbers slightly.

Paul Lamar
 
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