Does Anyone Offer A Rotary Engine Training/Tuning Class?
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Does Anyone Offer A Rotary Engine Training/Tuning Class?
Does anyone know if there is a company that offers rotary specific training?
I know that Mazda has training available for their employees, and they even have a Mazda Technical College in Japan. Only problems: I'm not a Mazda employee, nor do I speak Japanese (although I would like to learn!).
I'm looking for a class or program that would cover everything from teardown, rebuilding, diagnosing and repair, and tuning.
Got any recommendations??
I know that Mazda has training available for their employees, and they even have a Mazda Technical College in Japan. Only problems: I'm not a Mazda employee, nor do I speak Japanese (although I would like to learn!).
I'm looking for a class or program that would cover everything from teardown, rebuilding, diagnosing and repair, and tuning.
Got any recommendations??
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Pineapple Racing, http://www.pineappleracing.com/ , out in Portland Oregon occasionally holds classes on rotary rebuilding, etc. You might check with them on anything they have coming up. They also sell a bunch of videos on the rebuilding process that look highly educational.
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www.rx7club.com
MUCH more technically oriented threads over there. these cars are old so people arent afraid to tear into them. Plus theres always crap breaking and theres a lot of info on how to fix stuff yourself since we're mostly poor and dont have warranties. You can learn a lot just by reading.
MUCH more technically oriented threads over there. these cars are old so people arent afraid to tear into them. Plus theres always crap breaking and theres a lot of info on how to fix stuff yourself since we're mostly poor and dont have warranties. You can learn a lot just by reading.
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While I appreciate all of the informal education, simply telling a dealership that I've read a lot of info or watched some videos won't land me a career as a rotary technician. I know Mazda trains their own guys, but I just wondered if there was an external formal class somewhere that did certification or something.
Again, thanks for the info. I definetly will take it all into consideration. You've all been a great help.
Again, thanks for the info. I definetly will take it all into consideration. You've all been a great help.
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like tony_673 says I would like to know if there are any courses etc available except in the uk as I would like to open a rotary repair garage. I've rebuilt a few now but unfortunately theres a law in Scotland that says you need more than a "backyard mechanic" to start up
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Actually. YouTube has some EXTREMELY helpful videos for FREE . Search Rotary Engine Rebuild. Find the video series posted by Blake Martinez. it's probably just as good, if not better, than videos offered by a lot of the vendors, and any crash course offered by shops in your area.
I bought the instructional video from Atkins rotary and it was a total waste of money. It's so rushed and half assed IMO, I can't recommen ito anyone. Can't say anything good or bad about The material supplied by othe vendors.
I bought the instructional video from Atkins rotary and it was a total waste of money. It's so rushed and half assed IMO, I can't recommen ito anyone. Can't say anything good or bad about The material supplied by othe vendors.
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