quick rebuild question
06-23-08, 03:20 AM
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quick rebuild question
Hey guys. Im just starting to rebuild my first engine. Only real question I had for you all was is there any solvent you guys particularly recommend in cleaning the rotors and housings of carbon buildup? Quite a bit on the rotors but the housing dosnt have much. just some carbon "scuffs" around certain spots. There is no chrome flaking that I can see at all, so I am very happy lol. What would me best to get any of that carbon off the housing, solvent that wont mess with the chrome, and would it be best to use a very soft pad or cloth of some type? Thank a bunch guys. Looking forward to this. Going to be fun.
06-23-08, 09:44 AM
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This has been covered many, many times. I did a quick search for "rebuild carbon clean":
https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showthread.php?t=475683
https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showthread.php?t=362608
https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showthread.php?t=740060
There are a bunch more topics. More can also be found just playing with the search terms a bit.
https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showthread.php?t=475683
https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showthread.php?t=362608
https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showthread.php?t=740060
There are a bunch more topics. More can also be found just playing with the search terms a bit.
06-23-08, 04:38 PM
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Thank alot. Sorry for the dumb question, but it was late. I did a search on the forum but cant find a straight answer about cleaning the inside of my housings. I have carbon "skids" on the inside and would like to know the best way to clean it, without harming the chrome? Would carb cleaning and a soft applicator pad work?
06-23-08, 10:42 PM
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so you got pistons oh wow
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this page might help you a little there is a video that shows you how to clean them
http://www.rebuildingrotaryengines.com/
http://www.rebuildingrotaryengines.com/
06-24-08, 02:41 AM
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Thanks but thats not what im looking for. I pretty much get how to clean the rotors, but I need to find the best way to clean the inside surface of my rotor housing. The chromed area. Thanks again.
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Carb cleaner, degreaser and elbow grease. A stiff bristle brush will do it. Anything that is baked or imbedded into the chrome should just be left. A mild Scotch bright pad will work as well.
If you have access to a parts washer table it's a wonderful thing to have during a rebuild.
If you have access to a parts washer table it's a wonderful thing to have during a rebuild.
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