Are there any key points I should make before taking the engine apart? I don't want to take everything apart and then when I am putting everything together loose something like correct timing position.. this is what I have done so far..


1 oil filter and assembly
2 altanator
3 emissions solenoids
4 barcket for powersteering? or is it airconditioning..? anyway..
5 intak system
6 engine mount

the haynes book tells me to take the distributor out next.. should I make marks someware to not loose its position?

 

Nah....I normally just set timing after the rebuild. Its prety easy. Is this your 1st rebuild?

 

Don't worry about the dizzy, when you assemble, then you clock the e-shaft and set the dizzy. Read through the entire disassembly/assembly process a couple of times. That will help you understand the entire process and give you a better understanding of how each component works with the others.

 

This is my first rebuild.

I want to disassemble the engine.. see if the apex seals can be saved.. and out everything back together.

I want to remove as much of the carbon as I can, what type of solvent is best and strongest for cutting the carbon. Would something like paint thinner take the stuff right off?

 

In piston engines I've used phosphor/bronze brushes and carb/gun cleaner... I have *NOT* attempted a rotary rebuild though!

 

atkins rotary rebuild video was a big help for me! lotsa little points I never knew exisited.