New to rotary engines
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New to rotary engines
Hello, I just bought a 1984 RX-7, which is my introduction to rotary engines. It is a 12A automatic, but I don't know the letter designations yet. It doesn't run very well right now, but that's okay, because I only paid $350 for it.
So far, I've determined that the body is solid except the floor by the driver's door, where the window had been smashed, and it must have been left open to the elements for some time. Much of the plastic interior trim is in pretty bad shape too, though the upholstery is fine.
Also, I've figured out that it doesn't get spark on the leading plugs, and the PO had gotten the T and L plugs on the front rotor switched (I'm sure that doesn't help any). However, pulling both Lower plugs, disconnecting the ignitors, and turning it over gives nice strong, even puffs of air, so the engine is solid!
Another problem it has, which may be linked, is that I have to keep RPM's above 2k or it sputters and dies, and when I put it into gear, I need to be pointed downhill or have someone pushing me, or it will briefly spin the tires, then die. A good Samaritan who helped push the car said it has transmission problems. I hope not.
Anyway, that's my new car. I'm enjoying working on it, and I am learning about rotaries, and I wonder why the rotary engine hasn't become more common!
So far, I've determined that the body is solid except the floor by the driver's door, where the window had been smashed, and it must have been left open to the elements for some time. Much of the plastic interior trim is in pretty bad shape too, though the upholstery is fine.
Also, I've figured out that it doesn't get spark on the leading plugs, and the PO had gotten the T and L plugs on the front rotor switched (I'm sure that doesn't help any). However, pulling both Lower plugs, disconnecting the ignitors, and turning it over gives nice strong, even puffs of air, so the engine is solid!
Another problem it has, which may be linked, is that I have to keep RPM's above 2k or it sputters and dies, and when I put it into gear, I need to be pointed downhill or have someone pushing me, or it will briefly spin the tires, then die. A good Samaritan who helped push the car said it has transmission problems. I hope not.
Anyway, that's my new car. I'm enjoying working on it, and I am learning about rotaries, and I wonder why the rotary engine hasn't become more common!
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