Rotaries+7* weather= stranded
 

well my rotary has left me stranded... good thing its at my work parking lot.. i couldnt get it started even with a jump this time... used starting fluid and all too.. while it was jumped it didnt seem like it was turning very fast... the plugs could use a change so maybe if i put new ones in.. with a jump and some ether i might get lucky... any other ideas? there is no emisssions no rats nest etc... i dont think my car is happy with me taking it away from its warm south carolina home and submitting it to this godforsaken weather of ohio..

What is it doing? Is the engine turning? How fast does it crank?

My problem it that my 7 likes to flood in cold weather. What I do is take out the lead plugs and crank the engine a few times. Clean the plugs and it starts up with in 5 tries (that’s when its between –20 to 25degrees out side).

i hate ohio winters.... this will happen. remove and clean the plugs. re-install them and try pouring a little gas down the carb. or try starting fluid(don't really like using the stuff). hook up the other car to jump and make sure you're getting adequate juice and try again. sometimes you will have to add more gas or stating fluid. this is a process. i've even seen my engine bay filled with snow. the snow blew under the car and started piling in the engine bay. that was a nightmare!!

its turning.. it just doesn't seem like its going fast enough like its stuck in mud... ill give it ago later on today maybe it will warm up a little bit more.. well off to take a nap since i jsut got off work.. thanks for the help

Did you have any issues with your starter? Did it seem like it was turning slower on warmer days?

just use another car to jump it. that should give you the juice you need. shouldnt feel like its "stuck in the mud" with a jump.

If it seems that it turns slower than normal check your battery. Cold weather and repetitive use will drain the batter faster. Get the battery tested.

If the engine is "turning over quickly" but still not started, it sounds like a flooding issue. Dump about an ounce of Seafoam down the primary barrels and try again...

if its turning over quickly and your getting fire and fuel and its flooding. could be a compression issue . if its sluggish its battery or starter related.

well its 10* warmer and wham my baby fired right back up... a lil ether and a jump, no problem, 3 turns and Zoom Zoom .. im going to put the battery on the charger till i go to work again tonite... thanx for the info and off to find the winter beater so i can put my baby away and fix her up all nice..

glad you got things going. its slated to be a snowey day here in northern ohio. got any pics of your car to share?

only pix or of when i got it north carolina.. i havnet bothered with any new ones till summer and i start putting pieces on, but here you go anyways... only paid 1200 for it.. well 1600 including the 400 in gas and food for 2 people... it needs its work but thats why i bought it..
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That is a very nice looking ride!

thank you... it needs a new driverside fender(was hit in a parking lot) a new hood, and the rear bumper and dashboard are split... so this summer it will be full of win... i have my Lsd rear sitting in the basement waiting for summer...

very nice looking 82 S!! looks to be the original sunrise red, color code RH!!! very nice!

If its that cold I would not drive. We get black ice down here and that means
crunch time.

i actually think it was a respray you can see it in certain spots where overspray hit stuff and its flaking off in other areas.. it will be repainted this summer probally...

what does the color code on the vin plate on the firewall say? have you had a chance to check out www.ohiorotaries.com yet? i'm going to be arranging an RX-7 meet in May. it'll be a barbecue starting at my place. just an idea for now. i'll be gathering a talley of those interested. if you are in fact interested i'll keep you posted on the details!

yeah its too cold to do the vin plate check right now lol.. and i have been to the site im a member just havnt posted much there.. im interested in any meet... i was thinking about trying to get people together for an open track date at nelsons ledges