Newbie from Kansas needing opinions
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Newbie from Kansas needing opinions
Hey everybody, I just purchased my first rotary about 2 months ago. I managed to pick up a barn find '73 RX2 and the car is very nice. The issue I have is that either the motor or the transmission is stuck. It is an automatic and will go into PRND but not 2 or 1. The motor will not turn either. I don't know what to do because I want to keep the car as original as possible and don't know where to start. Anybody have any thoughts? I would love to meet up with someone and have them check it out...
I'm in central Kansas; about an hour north of Wichita.
Thanks for reading and I can't wait to hear back!
--Chad
I'm in central Kansas; about an hour north of Wichita.
Thanks for reading and I can't wait to hear back!
--Chad
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What do you mean by the motor won't turn? It won't start?
I can't help you other than to refer you to two places:
1. Regional forum for Kansas and surrounding areas is here:
https://www.rx7club.com/midwest-rx-7-forum-32/
Post up in there to meet locals and such.
2. Check out the Old School section here:
https://www.rx7club.com/old-school-other-rotary-63/
That is where most of the people with the older rotaries hang out.
I can't help you other than to refer you to two places:
1. Regional forum for Kansas and surrounding areas is here:
https://www.rx7club.com/midwest-rx-7-forum-32/
Post up in there to meet locals and such.
2. Check out the Old School section here:
https://www.rx7club.com/old-school-other-rotary-63/
That is where most of the people with the older rotaries hang out.
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If it won't turn, it is probably rusted solid after sitting for so long.
You can pull the exhaust manifold (thermal reactor) to take a look in the exhaust ports and check for rust. Don't try to rotate it any more at this point because you may cause a lot more damage and turn salvageable parts into junk. Or, remove and disassemble the engine.
If, for example, it was parked because of a water jacket leak and then left to sit, it's likely everything in the engine is junk.
You can pull the exhaust manifold (thermal reactor) to take a look in the exhaust ports and check for rust. Don't try to rotate it any more at this point because you may cause a lot more damage and turn salvageable parts into junk. Or, remove and disassemble the engine.
If, for example, it was parked because of a water jacket leak and then left to sit, it's likely everything in the engine is junk.
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Ok Thanks Aaron. I was wondering about this. I had heard that it was impossible for these engines to rust together because they are chromed on the inside of the case??? But who knows I guess... Like I said I am completely new to these things... I shall remove said "thermal reactor" and see what happens!
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Ok Thanks Aaron. I was wondering about this. I had heard that it was impossible for these engines to rust together because they are chromed on the inside of the case??? But who knows I guess... Like I said I am completely new to these things... I shall remove said "thermal reactor" and see what happens!
Once you get into the exhaust ports you should be able to see the damage. Unless the early RX-2 uses the ports made up of the three tiny holes...that I don't know off hand.
You're going to love the thermal reactor exhaust.
Here's a link to the RX-2 Factory Service Manual:
http://foxed.ca/rx7manual/manuals/RX2%20FSM/
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A couple of resources for information for you:
http://www.iwankel.com/ (manuals, schematics, goodies)
http://www.vintagerotaries.org/ (old school fanatics)
Best of luck in restoring your new love...
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http://www.iwankel.com/ (manuals, schematics, goodies)
http://www.vintagerotaries.org/ (old school fanatics)
Best of luck in restoring your new love...
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