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Forum: Canadian Forum
Dec 28, 2015, 09:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,382
Posted By trydis7

Thanks guys. I ended up with a nice rebuild...

Thanks guys.

I ended up with a nice rebuild from Richard @ Auto AltiStart - LeBrie, off Cyrville&417 - lots of starters and alternators in stock.
Stay far away from aftermarket starters with...
Forum: Canadian Forum
Dec 20, 2015, 10:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,382
Posted By trydis7

OTTAWA area shops doing starter rebuilds?

Any recommendations? Thx
Forum: Canadian Forum
Aug 31, 2014, 02:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,349
Posted By trydis7

The chrome flaking and radial scratch marks leave...

The chrome flaking and radial scratch marks leave gaps that reduce compression. Probably the chatter marks as well. The chrome probably isn't holding as much sealing oil as new and the corner seals...
Forum: New Member RX-7 Technical
Mar 24, 2013, 12:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,044
Posted By trydis7

How long does it run? revs, symptoms? does it...

How long does it run? revs, symptoms? does it cut suddently and the engine spins down?

If it starts, revs to ~3K, and cuts/dies moving the key from the start to on position it may be an...
Forum: Canadian Forum
Mar 1, 2013, 02:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 690
Posted By trydis7

Legere carries a selection of bits for air/die...

Legere carries a selection of bits for air/die grinders, busy bee and others should as well.
Rounded tipped versions give the most utility.
The carbides make quick rough work of the ports but you...
Forum: 1st Generation Specific (1979-1985)
Jul 1, 2012, 06:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 742
Posted By trydis7

Yep, engine died instantly and the revs spun...

Yep, engine died instantly and the revs spun down. Yep, may have killed the (old but newer than 30 year old) starter.
A trailing igniter swap is high on the check list.
Thanks for confirming the...
Forum: 1st Generation Specific (1979-1985)
Jun 30, 2012, 01:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 742
Posted By trydis7

85 GSL-SE non-AFM Ignition cut, then dead starter

Car has been starting/running great since new coils and battery were installed 2 months ago. car ran fine 5 days ago.

2 days ago the car started fine and the ignition cut out 3 times in a row. ...
Forum: Canadian Forum
Jun 15, 2012, 11:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,796
Posted By trydis7

How warm was the engine when tested? cold tests...

How warm was the engine when tested? cold tests will be lower
That compression is fine as long as it starts well, has power and RX7'ish economy - keep driving it.

Some folks would recommend...
Forum: Canadian Forum
Jun 15, 2012, 10:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 713
Posted By trydis7

gotta love old cars :)

gotta love old cars :)
Forum: Canadian Forum
Jun 15, 2012, 10:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 713
Posted By trydis7

Sounds like it could be an AFM fuel cut, I've...

Sounds like it could be an AFM fuel cut, I've seen it on an 13B FB. I *think* FCs were similar.
From an old FB post:

Have you tried the AFM bypass jumper near the AFM?...
Forum: Canadian Forum
Oct 23, 2011, 10:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,707
Posted By trydis7

Angle iron, pry bars and chains can all work as...

Angle iron, pry bars and chains can all work as flywheel locks.

If your impact does not have enuf oomph to remove the BigF'n' Nut, try a 6-8' thick wall tube extension on a heavy breaker bar,...
Forum: Canadian Forum
Oct 16, 2011, 10:04 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 31,431
Posted By trydis7

Can't quite tell from the pic. Guessing Looks...

Can't quite tell from the pic. Guessing
Looks like there might be a triangular apex corner seal piece induced groove in the chrome that goes around the housing - it is not uncommon to see other...
Forum: Canadian Forum
Sep 26, 2011, 06:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 654
Posted By trydis7

I HATE broken bolts. For future reference,...

I HATE broken bolts.

For future reference, try left hand drill bits, sometimes they come with extractors.
Extractors break all the time and are really hard...
There are also 12" left hand drill...
Forum: Rotary Car Performance
Jun 9, 2011, 02:27 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,480
Posted By trydis7

Another Franken-motor...that probably ran fine. ...

Another Franken-motor...that probably ran fine.

A bunch of CWs I have measured with a 1g accuracy scale:
S4 ~1855g (1850-1863)
S5/6 ~1830g (1827-1833)
S6 new aftermarket - 1809g
cosmo -...
Forum: Rotary Car Performance
Jun 9, 2011, 02:27 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,480
Posted By trydis7

Build criteria is adjacent (A/B, B/C ) letter...

Build criteria is adjacent (A/B, B/C ) letter codes. Letter codes are roughly 25g
I have seen a wider spread than 55g come out of a factory balanced engine without copper showing.
You can mill at...
Forum: Rotary Car Performance
Apr 22, 2011, 08:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,415
Posted By trydis7

http://www.mazdatrix.com/faq/flywheel.htm ...

http://www.mazdatrix.com/faq/flywheel.htm
http://www.mazdatrix.com/faq/Rcounterweights.htm

I would go with an S4 CW/flywheel before an S3, if you have one.
When I measured S4 and S5 rear CW they...
Forum: Canadian Forum
Apr 22, 2011, 12:58 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,146
Posted By trydis7

Good one! Damaged tooth or seizure due to low...

Good one!
Damaged tooth or seizure due to low or no oil to the bearing.
Any pics of the eshaft?
If you were going faster, you might have shown us a broken eshaft!!!

Don't know of any specific...
Forum: Rotary Car Performance
Apr 15, 2011, 01:22 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 60,537
Posted By trydis7

I can't believe this thread is still going! ...

I can't believe this thread is still going!

Refresh my memory BDC - you reported coolant issues and people gave you grief for it.

http://www.creavey.com/materials.html
sells custom viton, FEP...
Forum: Canadian Forum
Dec 9, 2010, 08:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,941
Posted By trydis7

They appear usable but I wouldn't and I have...

They appear usable but I wouldn't and I have reused lots of parts. The first and last pic show areas with very little groove support. You will have much higher chances of a coolant failure.
You...
Forum: Canadian Forum
Jun 27, 2010, 10:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,004
Posted By trydis7

so evil, howditgo?

so evil, howditgo?
Forum: Canadian Forum
May 27, 2010, 09:54 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,903
Posted By trydis7

Looks good jman. You even managed to get...

Looks good jman.
You even managed to get evilRotor to respond.
The 48IDA should be more than big enough. A 42 may give better driveability.
Do you have any PP pics from the inside? intake ID?...
Forum: 1st Generation Specific (1979-1985)
Oct 13, 2009, 11:57 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,276
Posted By trydis7

Probably good . The 3 equal bounces is a good...

Probably good . The 3 equal bounces is a good sign - meaning nothing is sticking. Try this:
http://www.rotaryresurrection.com/2ndgen/tech_compression_check.html
Try the second half of the test...
Forum: 1st Generation Specific (1979-1985)
Oct 12, 2009, 10:29 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,276
Posted By trydis7

Yes, you can check the wire resistance continuity...

Yes, you can check the wire resistance continuity from the ECU to the engine bay connector. Problem is usually in the exposed engine bay area. But if your tested values are good it is probably a...
Forum: 1st Generation Specific (1979-1985)
Oct 12, 2009, 02:32 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,276
Posted By trydis7

Also meant to mention you might measure the fuel...

Also meant to mention you might measure the fuel flow...
IIRC, I saw a post earlier where you said it flowed - A measure of flow rate with the AFM bypass jumpered on might tell you it is dying ...
Forum: 1st Generation Specific (1979-1985)
Oct 12, 2009, 02:23 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,276
Posted By trydis7

Hi Seven...; I listened to your engine start...

Hi Seven...;
I listened to your engine start and stall MP3s. It sounded like a fuel/cut of some kind. It definitely started fine and died - been there. A bad AFM switch will produce these...
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