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Old 08-06-2012, 08:31 PM
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Well I was supposed to pick up my rotors and stationary gears from shop where they press for me but couldn't make it , but today I cleaned my engine good , I put a skim of oil for now and closed engine so it can be ready for Sunday Assembly can't wait , here is engine ready for Sunday.
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Old 08-06-2012, 08:56 PM
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For a mechanic can a regular mechanic work on rotary or I gotta get a mechanic that studied rotary?
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Originally Posted by Nekko92
For a mechanic can a regular mechanic work on rotary or I gotta get a mechanic that studied rotary?
3 options,

1. A mechanic that is intelligent and can read and learn, before ever touching the car,

2. Find a rotary shop with a good reputation.

3. sell the car, saving yourself lots of headaches and $$$.
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^ Option 3 if you not sure cuz now I'm too far in lol plus if is your Passion just do it with no regrets
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Originally Posted by Chino_rx3
^ Option 3 if you not sure cuz now I'm too far in lol plus if is your Passion just do it with no regrets

I ment be sure because sometimes I think what did I get my self into lol
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Just got my rotors and main bearings in . So excited but ? How do I know witch one is rear I had them marked but guy at shop cleaned ... Nice and not nice is their a way to know .
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Ok I found out by atkins it says on it one rotor says FD plus 4 numbers F for front and the other rotor says RD and numbers R for Rear that's cool .
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Mazda saved us from ourselves
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FL Rotary RESSURECTION

Originally Posted by houstonrx8er
Mazda saved us from ourselves
O yes man I'm learning so much , before I watch here and their but this puppy is all mine and work been done in front of me that's even better .

Originally Posted by Nekko92
For a mechanic can a regular mechanic work on rotary or I gotta get a mechanic that studied rotary?
If you can't find a local guy get a hold of rotary RESSURECTION here on forum his your best shot on getting your engine done right !
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Well I cleaned rotors labeled parts lubed oil seals with new oil rubber o rings , put springs where they go and notice the large springs for the last seal outer outer seal don't have spring so Atkins suck cuz when I called I said I need all springs , they suck o well I may use old one maybe .
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Well today we put block together and I would of had everything put together but the numbers in my intake manifold for injectors erased , I have service manual but I suck at wiring diagrams I hope someone here can look at picture and tell me where plugs go since they are different lenghts. Well here are some pictures .
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First housing and getting new seals .
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First rotor in so sexy ,
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Eshaft going in
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Center plate in and housing in
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And final rotor is in looking good.
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Making sure needle bearing are good so he can go into the next steps .
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Nice Hu ..
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And front cover on
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Making sure everything is smooth and it is ..
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Now that block is good my job starts and here is where I got stuck
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^ I think my brother figured it out
Rear secondary ( white blue line , blue black line )
Primary 2 secondary rear ( white green line ,white blue line )
Primary 2 front ( white blue line , blue black line )
Front secondary ( white blue line , green pink line )
Primary 1 front ( light green red line , white blue line )
Primary 1 rear ( light green black line , white blue line )
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This was very helpfully too this was posted by 9KrpmRx8
http://www.flickr.com/photos/9krpmrx8/7825707508/
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I Put intake in, tomo I hope I get my thermostat I forgot to order got wired up tomo put oil pan is a bid bend when I took off I'm impatient lol and put clutch in and coils and I think that's it will see ..
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Originally Posted by Chino_rx3
I Put intake in, tomo I hope I get my thermostat I forgot to order got wired up tomo put oil pan is a bid bend when I took off I'm impatient lol and put clutch in and coils and I think that's it will see ..
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Old 08-24-2012, 10:45 PM
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Today after I went to busch Gardens in Tampa I came home put my new OEM thermostat , I put my oil pan , put oil filter on and was about to put clutch in but I was beat after a long day. Tomo ill put exhaust and new clutch .. Almost ready to go in.
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Can't wait to put it on.
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Old 08-25-2012, 09:57 AM
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Those pictures of your engine are damn sexy. You guys are doing great and looking really good with the paint job. Are you going to be able to make it for the next Cars & Coffee in St. Pete?
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Thanks I appreciate it , Engine may go in Next sat maybe sooner depends on my hours at work . Once I get it running I'm for sure going to all Meets here and their . I miss the Rotary hang outs . My friend in Orlando sets up Rotary events and meetings and I'm going to get with him once I'm up Nd running to do something nice in the Tampa Area .
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Looking good!

So, did you end up re-using your old housings or did you buy new ones?
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My old housings , they were pretty good plus I'm not racing it I'm sure they will be fine for many many miles ,
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Well had Brother n law from out of town for 2 weeks he left monday , now I can get some work done well once I finish some side little job then I should be good to drop engine sat will see . Cant wait !!


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