Jim:
 >
 > Marvel mystery oil worked for me when I had a stuck apex seal.
 >
 > Load up the 3 engine sections with oil after rotating the rotors

1/3

 > revolution for each through the upper spark plug hole.  Let it set

for 1

 > hour.  Spin the engine for about 30 seconds with the plugs removed.

(

Sprays
 > oil all over everything so place rags over the plug holes.)
 >
 > After I did this the engine started on the first revolution.
 >
 > Note:  On first start-up you MUST run the engine until it comes up

to

 > operating temps or you will stick a seal.  I did'nt so I found out

about

this.
 >
 > Hank - LNC2 Rotary

Any ATF will work too and is much cheaper.  Lynn E. Hanover

  Thanks for all the suggestions.   I'll keep you posted on my progress.
   Jim Brewer

 
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