hotdogpimp7

Hi all,

So I am new to Rotary engines but I couldn't pass up this car. It's an extremely well built kit car with a dual distributor 12a. I think this motor came out of an early rx7 which is why I'm posting here. I've not been able to get it started, so thought I'd reach out for some help. Any idea where to start?

j_tso

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2 distributor engines are pre-RX-7.

What happens when you try to start it? Checking for fuel and spark are the usual places to start.

hotdogpimp7

It turns over as if it wants to start but doesn't catch. I can get one of the spark tester tools and report back. The person I bought it from put a electric external pump on it and said that it ran. I'll try a bit of starter fluid to see if that works. Do you know what vehicles this engine came in?

rxtasy3

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i want to say pre-73 rx3, possibly rx2 and r100. that thing's going to be a blast to drive, u gotta get some videos.

73rx313b

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Pre 74 rx2 or rx3.... r100 would be 10a

rxtasy3

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oh that's right, forgot about the 10a.

t_g_farrell

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Looks like a fancy pants lotus 7. Cool little car.