Hi Paul!
I attended the EAA meeting today at Whiteman airport and
spoke to several interested parties about my intent to
install a Wankel onto my cozy4. My enthusiasm attracted a
few listeners including Charlie who runs the show. He
expressed interest in getting you to return and give a
another presentation on all things rotary.

This Tuesday I picked up a junk yard 13b, to be used, if
for no other reason, than to build the steel frame and sort
out all of the other components surrounding it. It is an
87; paid $50, the front and center housings appear to be
corroded beyond repair at the bottom of the chamber, the
rotors are rusty and the apex seals are stuck in the
grooves. Everything else looks really good. Cleaned it all
up yesterday.
I plan to construct my own aluminum or magnesium center
housings, build the inconel exhaust, install turbo,
inter cooler, P-ports, injection, ignition etc., and get
some rx8 rotors for max efficiency.
I am considering building a custom oil pan/cooler to
avoid having hoses leading to oil coolers.

If you are available this week, and are willing, I will pay
you a visit and discuss engines/aircraft and your kasuga
mill. I am ambitious about building parts to improve
performance and efficiency in rotary powered aircraft.

Paul Lamar

What day do you want to come? Wed through Friday would be good for me.

Let me know when Whiteman Ed. I'll be glad to do it but I am booked through
Sept 29th.,

Way to go. Can't beat $50 for a mockup.
The rotor housings look good. Looks like somebody put Teflon encapsulated
silicone O-rings in it. The dumb junkyards let them sit outside and
then they fill with rain water.

Paul Lamar

If you are an early riser, I will meet you as early as 7am Wed.
via the Somis route. I can adjust to your time. I'll try to contact
Charlie to let him know your availability for a presentation
at EAA chapter 40 monthly meeting.

I have never dismantled an rx engine. The 54mm nut on the flywheel
was unusually tough. I thought those seals looked like what you
described them as.
The engine set outside in the yard and was rained on for years.
Now what do I do with all that excess manifold stuff? ;-)

Ed Carver

I am not sure what you mean by the "via the Somis route".

8 AM at Logsdons restaurant on the SZP field would be good.

Yes the nut is notorious :)

Save those manifold parts. There may be a bit or two you can use.

Paul Lamar

I guess it's not quite to Somis, where Balcom canyon intersects hwy 118.
Will see you there 8am wed.
Thanks Paul!

Ed Carver

Balcom canyon is fun but if you are coming on 101 take
the Central ave exit and go through Saticoy.
Moorpark is a pain in the ass as there are a lot of stop
lights. If you are coming from the east valley it is
better to take 5 to Valencia and take 126 to SZP.

Remind me on Tuesday as I might forget :)

Paul Lamar

See you at 8am Paul?

Ed Carver


Yep. I'll write my self a note and paste it on the monitor.

Paul Lamar