I'm pretty sure I know what the answer will be but had to ask: Is
this still usable? Thx all

-Dan


The engine will run if it starts. Most of the loss of compression and
HP will be at the lower RPM's.

Paul Lamar


Wow, that's not exactly the answer I was expecting!! Which is definitely
an awesome surprise! The engine still had all it's apex seals in it (the
only reason I even considered it) when I bought it, for approx $90 tax
included (no complaints here!). Apex seals showed some very visible wear
but no nicks, scratches or pieces missing. Looks like the engine had
been opened @ least once (#17 & #2 tension bolts in wrong spots). Also,
approx 1/2" of the outside lip of the inner water seal groove on the
center housing had failed (common from what I've read) right near the
oil fill tube. I already have a fix in mind ;-) I'll send pics.

Thx Paul!

-Dan G.

The rotary will tolerate a lot of abuse. I have seen worse rotar
housings after running for a couple
of hours with brand new after market apex seals. Most after market seals
are made from steel and
steel is death on rotor housings. Use only Mazda stock acicular cast
iron seals or Ianette ceramic seals.

While you have it apart make it a p-port.

Paul Lamar



I think I recall you mentioning that a member of this newsletter would perform P-porting for a reasonable price?
Could you pass that along to me? Also would he be willing to weld the pp sleeve to the housing surface? Or?
Thanks again!

-Dan


Jeff is set up to do that. Only takes a few minutes on the NC mill after he
mounts the rotor housing.

jeff.doddridge@gmail.com

I think he charges $20 for the welding. You will need to do some weld smoothing.



Paul Lamar

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