Hey guys,
It's almost Spring, and I can't wait to get out my RX-7.
I wish I could start it up but I would not be able to take it out on the road .
Would it harm it if i did start it up, without driving it, or should i just wait a little.

Also how should i start it correctly after being in storage for winter?

Thanks!

Myc1972

 

Belive it or not, thats a good question.

I'd check the oil then change it. You dont have to do the filter. The reason for the change is that condensation can collect inside the engine where the oil hasn't touched for some time. Its due to the rapid changes in tempurature.

The oil thing might just be a motorcycle thing, but its something to think about. I'd probably be weary of the gas too. Old gas is not good gas......

 

I agree with what Alak said. Also, it is GOOD for you to start up your rx7 every now and then. Especially if it is expected to sit for some time. But make sure that when you do start your rx7 that you run it for a good 10-15 minutes (in my opinion). Starting it every now and then will run all the fluids through the lines and re-lubricate everything for a less harsh startup than if you would have waited for a much longer period of time before you started the car.

CHECK ALL FLUIDS BEFORE YOU START IT!

Like Alak said. Rapid changes in temperature are not good on fluids. It can allow certain things to seperate and make the fluid not be the same substance.

 

I have heard that it is bad to start the Rotary engine without taking it out for a
run. Because it might form more carbon.

I added Stabil to the gas, on a full tank before i put it in storage for winter.

What else should i do to make it easier to start?

Thanks!


Myc1972

 

Wait until it's warm.

Rotaries are a bugger to start when it's cold.

But if you insist on starting it, you should definitely go about changing your fluids and filters, like you would as part of the spring prep you asked about.

I use spring prep as an excuse to give it the tune up it deserves.
- Oil and Filter,
- Fuel Filter,
- Coolant Flush,
- Air filter,
- Spark plugs and plug wires,
- Distributor cap and rotor.

When you start it, let it warm up fully. I let it go until the choke pulls itself in, then rev it a few times, let it idle for a few mins and shut it off. Some fresh gas helps too, especially if you use stabilizer or put oil or gas-line antifreeze in it for winter.

I would start it once a week and let it run, to keep the internals moving, and you'll be all set for spring.

I usually don't do this until spring, then I go driving a full tank of gas out.

Jon

 

Don't turn it off without warming it up fully, or it'll flood. I'll assume that you know how to unflood a rotary, since you own one and undoubtedly have had to do it before.

A trickle of gas down the carb might help it catch faster the first time too, since your float bowls will be empty. That's only really necessary if you have an '84-85 model because for the earlier models you can just turn the key to the notch before "start" and the fuel pump will turn on, filling the bowls. So if you have a 79-83, just leave it in the last notch for thirty seconds before giving it a few pumps of the gas and starting it.

If I think of anything else I'll let you know.

Jon