> > If the springs have lost their temper, I doubt that any amount of WD-40
(or other

solvent) will be useful: there's nothing pressing on the back of the

apex seals.

Sorry to hear of your troubles, Ed.

Russell Kent

Ed Anderson wrote:

I agree Russell.  One of the measurements that is made when rebuilding the
rotor is to measure the apex seal spring height.  I presume that is one way
of checking whether the springs are still within spec wise.

If I had had problems with the seals sticking before, then I may be more
inclinded to contribute it to weak apex seal springs.  Also, If  I could
depress the seals slightly throught the exhaust port then I again might
contribute the condition to weak apex seal springs.  But, these don't budge
as if frozen in by carbon or the rust.  Surprising little carbon (one reason
the rotor has some rust on it - no protective carbon coat {:>)).

Thanks Russell

Ed

 
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