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Old Mar 9, 2013 | 03:39 PM
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Sharp edge on apex seal?

Seems that my front rotor apex seals have a sharp edge. Is there anything done to fix this or are they scrap? Thanks
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Old Mar 9, 2013 | 04:55 PM
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sharp edge where on the seal? the question is rather vague.
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Old Mar 9, 2013 | 05:06 PM
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The edge against the housing. The edge is no longer beveled.
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Old Mar 9, 2013 | 06:50 PM
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a picture would help, i have never seen a seal wear flat before.
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Old Mar 9, 2013 | 08:22 PM
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I will get some pics in the am. I have sent some emails to the manufacturer of these somewhat costly seals but I have not heard back yet. The edge is very pronounced, enough to cut you if you ran it across your finger.
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Old Mar 9, 2013 | 09:15 PM
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the question begs,, why one rotor,, and not other.. something specific to that rotor is happening
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Old Mar 10, 2013 | 12:41 AM
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Edit: found out you're running ALS seals (saw it in your other thread).

A pic or two would be nice.

What is your OMP outputing? Factory spec cc? Or premix?
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Old Mar 10, 2013 | 01:40 AM
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What is your OMP outputing? Factory spec cc?
im also going with a broken line or faulty squirt
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Old Mar 10, 2013 | 05:27 AM
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Normaly a sharp Apex is an apex that have reached it's end......probably it's time to change the apex...


BTW it's strange that the apex is from front rotor....
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Old Mar 10, 2013 | 06:30 AM
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Premix, 1 oz per gallon. Somehow the front rotor, 1 apex seal actually ended up opening the groove of the rotor and is now useless. You can see how it is much wider than the other slots. I am now searching for a new rotor and probably going to super seals as another $450 is out of the question.
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Old Mar 10, 2013 | 10:22 AM
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Is there a possibility of them being saved?
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Old Mar 10, 2013 | 10:41 AM
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They are sharp due to the worn....I think you can't save them...
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Old Mar 10, 2013 | 11:43 AM
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worn rotors? yes.

3 different oversize seals to choose from:
https://www.rx7club.com/group-buy-pr...-sets-1028712/
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