just got a non-running 87 FC... HELP!!!!!
06-18-05, 11:28 PM
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just got a non-running 87 FC... HELP!!!!!
im a rotary noob and this is my first but it doesnt run. the guy said that when it stopped running that he had driven it to a friends house and to hang out and when he went to go home it wouldnt start. any ideas as to whats wrong with it? i want to do a TII swap down the road but i want to just start it for now. 
06-18-05, 11:33 PM
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an fc guy down here told me that
how can it be fixed? hes really hard to get hold of because his work is just too damn demanding, how should i go about fixing it?
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yeah there is ..........
Pull one of the (T) spak plugs out
pull the EFI fuse out
make sure the battery is charged
then crank the motor
You should hear (a Loud PFFFFT PFFFT PFFFT! sound ......cout 3 (if they sound even and strong) Ur motor is fine Is there's a missing one ......U have a bad apex seal or a stuck seal.....
Repeat that 4 the other rotor
Pull one of the (T) spak plugs out
pull the EFI fuse out
make sure the battery is charged
then crank the motor
You should hear (a Loud PFFFFT PFFFT PFFFT! sound ......cout 3 (if they sound even and strong) Ur motor is fine Is there's a missing one ......U have a bad apex seal or a stuck seal.....
Repeat that 4 the other rotor
06-18-05, 11:49 PM
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ill try that
ill try that when i get a battery in it, it had been sitting for 3 yrs. but if worse comes to worse i can always do a jdm turbo swap, itll just be sitting a while longer. but its got 131,XXX on the odo so i dont think the engine is in terrible shape. i think it just needs the right owner (me) and helpers (you guys) imma get some before pics tommorow and then keep taking them along teh way untill i get her finished.
06-18-05, 11:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Ry Takashi
ill try that when i get a battery in it, it had been sitting for 3 yrs. but if worse comes to worse i can always do a jdm turbo swap, itll just be sitting a while longer. but its got 131,XXX on the odo so i dont think the engine is in terrible shape. i think it just needs the right owner (me) and helpers (you guys) imma get some before pics tommorow and then keep taking them along teh way untill i get her finished.
Get some new fuel in the tank and put some ATF in the motor Just in case theres a carbon lock and B/C it's been sitting 4 too long and the seals are not lubed
06-19-05, 12:08 AM
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ATF like i said im a noob i dont know a lot but ever since i wanted one of these cars ive been studying them and doing most of my homework 
but i dont know all and im not farmiliar on the terminology but every bit helps. Also i thnk the fuel tank may be drained but if theyre not ill get some gumout in there and then disconnect the lines and run the fule pump.
like i said im a noob i dont know a lot but ever since i wanted one of these cars ive been studying them and doing most of my homework but i dont know all and im not farmiliar on the terminology but every bit helps. Also i thnk the fuel tank may be drained but if theyre not ill get some gumout in there and then disconnect the lines and run the fule pump.
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atf= automatic transmission fluid
Put some in the rotors .....trough the spark plug hole(top)"trailing"
also theres great info in this site.........................
www.rotaryresurrection.com
Put some in the rotors .....trough the spark plug hole(top)"trailing"
also theres great info in this site.........................
www.rotaryresurrection.com
06-19-05, 12:46 AM
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This is the first and only post you should have goten.
https://www.rx7club.com/2nd-generation-specific-1986-1992-17/faq-fc-frequently-asked-questions-2nd-generation-rx-7-a-181219/
Oh and you use the L plugs when doing MMO and ATF stuff and compression.
Oh and ATF fouls your plugs unlike MMO so you will need another set of $25 plugs.
And a oil change if its flooded.
And new gas if its ben siting. Drain the tank.
https://www.rx7club.com/2nd-generation-specific-1986-1992-17/faq-fc-frequently-asked-questions-2nd-generation-rx-7-a-181219/
Oh and you use the L plugs when doing MMO and ATF stuff and compression.
Oh and ATF fouls your plugs unlike MMO so you will need another set of $25 plugs.
And a oil change if its flooded.
And new gas if its ben siting. Drain the tank.
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need help, get rid of that engine and tranny and drop in there a solid 350 sb with like a 700R4 tranny. That there my friend would be some serious power for ya. American Muscle is better then turbo.
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Originally Posted by American Rice
need help, get rid of that engine and tranny and drop in there a solid 350 sb with like a 700R4 tranny. That there my friend would be some serious power for ya. American Muscle is better then turbo.
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Originally Posted by American Rice
need help, get rid of that engine and tranny and drop in there a solid 350 sb with like a 700R4 tranny. That there my friend would be some serious power for ya. American Muscle is better then turbo.
06-19-05, 02:51 AM
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ok ok
im not a total idiot and i wouldnt ruin a perfectly good 7 with an american engine and tranny as for the mechanichs of the engine i know theres no pistons i just dont know how to fix problems i know a little just not everything
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Originally Posted by Ry Takashi
how can it be fixed? hes really hard to get hold of because his work is just too damn demanding, how should i go about fixing it?
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oh ****, I forgot, you probably don't have my number...hell if you're awake and stuff right now I can head over there :P I'll be awake for a couple more hours at least
cell: 765-6460
cell: 765-6460
06-19-05, 02:59 AM
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eh
the cars sitting at champion ford mazda (my old mans the manager there) imma be keeping it in calallen i also have to try to sleep soon because i have to spend time with that old fart tommorow. lol but man ill for sure givy you a call because i wanna do a 5- lug swap and justin said theres an s4 sitting out in a junkyard off saratoga out in the boonies with the 5-lug but first off i need a battery to get everything in tune to turn at least the electrics on.