Earlier this year I took a trip down to Florida with a few forum members and we stopped by Edgars shop and we talked about the ALS seals. I was sold then but still waited for a while to make sure others would not have any issues. I wanted to see other guys out there running them at high boost on Gas, not alcohol. So far on the forum and "off" the forum I have heard nothing but great things about these seals. Usually what you read on here is only one piece of the puzzle, there is a lot that goes on that no one will write about but so far only good stuff on the ALS seals.

Anyway, I called Edgar last week and ordered a set. He will be up for Pan Ams too. I had a lot going on last week, working on the house, travelling back and forth to Boston etc. 13B-Rx3 offered to lend a helping hand and I took him up on the offer. He stopped by and spent the weekend in NY and ate some good NY food!. Saturday night a few other forum members stopped by (Enzo, Roy, RotaryBoyz, Mike, 13brx3..) and we had a late night BBQ and talked rotaries until 4:00am! SpeedNYC was supposed to be there but we all know that story...

Anyway Allen and I pulled the motor and tore it down. Washed all the parts. I ported the motor myself and I hate porting and he showed me some things he did not like. He bought down some used housings (S5) that were worn (in his words) and we decided to use those instead of my ported housings. I followed the racing beat template but either way we used his rotor housings. He also showed me some things on my irons and cleaned them on the closing edge.

The next day we built the motor. I usually watch a video to make sure I don't forget anything and he got a kick out of that. He says he learned a few different things on there as well. I used the rotary aviation seal kit. I have had the same re-suable kit for about 4 years now. I did buy a new kit but my old kit was fine. I read on here that some people have issues with the coolant seals etc popping out so I decided to use the new kit now. Everything went in perfectly and easily.

We fire up the motor now and before running it decided to check the compression. We tumbled for a while to make sure it had oil pressure etc and to get the vaseline etc out of the engine. Tested the compression, it was 140 psi!!! We knew the vaseline etc is helping so I let the car run for 30 minutes and we are getting a solid 115 psi on both rotors! Keep in mind this is with used older housings but Allen can comment more on that.

So in the end it was a very fun weekend, hung out with some good friends and popped in some new ALS apex seals. I will be on the dyno on Friday at Enzo's place and then getting ready for the Pan American Event.

On a side note, I learned quite a few things hanging out with Allen (13bRx3) this weekend. That tool he made for the side seals is amazing. Such a simple took but the angle is perfect. I took a marker and marked the bevel side of a stock apex seal. He then put that seal on his tool and slid it over some sandpaper. All the ink was gone and perfectly even. Thanks Allen for all your help this weekend!!! See you guys at PAN AMs.

I'll have more info on the ALS seals shortly. Attached is a pic of the compression...



Anthony

 

nice and good luck @ the dyno, and good luck @ the Pan Ams

 

how the hell you gona stop by down here and not say whats up?

 

Ant, glad to hear you got her running.. Allen officially passed the test to becoming an REAL Nor'easter The name "Texas Blizzard" fits him well

Thank you for inviting me over to hang out, I had a blast... Enzo showed off his other skills by manning the grill all night

Anthony, on Wednesday I have to pick up a friend in LI.. He flew in from Trini for the event, and I was thinking of taking him to Enzo's place etc.. Call me if anything, maybe you can meet up with me?

 

when it comes to cooking things there's no one better then me... lol..

 

haha

 

Wow, thats a great number for used housings.

 

Sounds like a good time...... must be nice to be in the mix of it.

 

and hey, i was there bitch! way earlier than your 'new' friends

 

they call me the driveway clearer

 

Those circumcised Italian hot dogs were the ****!!!!


As for the housings, they were in pretty sad shape. I was about to throw them away when I talked to Anthony. All in all i had a great time and i thank you Anthony for having me at your house!! It was great hanging out with everyone as well!

On, Enzo, i got that care package for ya

 

thats right i forgot about that.

 

Poor Roan, i feel so bad for you.

 

Looking good Anthony! I am still waiting on that Pm for Ernie T burn outs!

 

I wonder if you'll still feel the same way once he pulls out the gimp ball

 

No worries, i am pretty sure i can outrun him. Don't forget, Anthony keeps him on a pretty short chain.

 

HA HA HA HA HA

I don't care what you guys say.. Roan is still my buddy







***being nice for discount on RxParts intake

 

does this mean i'm never gonna get my own tool? i know anthony isn't letting go of the one you left at his house for me....

 

Why don't you just let me stack your motor?

 

i don't see how we can both build it at the same time. i'd love some assistance though if you're willing to take another trip. don't wory, i won't try any funny stuff like anthony

 

Rev to 10,000 and dump the clutch, stay on the limiter and don't release until you can barely breathe or see from the smoke!

We come every year, see you in a few months!

NYC is a plane ride away, plan for the next pan am's or even this Sunday, one of us will come get you at the airport.

Jealous?

So are we doing this at my house or yours?

Anthony

 

not at all jealous, just pointing out that Rob and I showed up on time ready to help, while others didn't get there till 2am


you have my sideseal tool, so i guess your house it is!

 

Man i miss out on a great BBQ... Anthony good Luck on Sunday I wont be there..Gotta go to North Carolina for some Army B.S. Sometimes I regret for reenlisting again. All the good events falls on my Army duty days...

 

we were fill-ins for the neighboor BBQ, obviously not invited to the afterhours italian BBQ

 

Good luck bro