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Dale V · 14 Sep 2005 at 22:47

nice one drexel :cool:

DreXeL · 14 Sep 2005 at 22:54

Cheers guys. I'm really pleased with the way it's gone, it all went smoothly without any problems atall, I have been just methodically plodding along over the last couple of days and the engine just kind of fell together :cool:

I hope I haven't tempted fate now........

Dog: no parts left over as yet, I think all the rest of the nuts and bolts I have are accounted for and will be used when it's back in. I hope

EddScott · 14 Sep 2005 at 23:02

Have to say your a braver man than I for tackling your own rebuild. Congrats mate!

Good luck

great advice · 14 Sep 2005 at 23:04

Thats excellent mate, have you ever rebuilt an engine before?

agw_01 · 14 Sep 2005 at 23:06

DreXeL, do you have to put the rotors back in at a certain position (sort of like the doing the cam timing on a piston engine)?

DreXeL · 14 Sep 2005 at 23:12

agw_01 said:
DreXeL, do you have to put the rotors back in at a certain position (sort of like the doing the cam timing on a piston engine)?

Nope, the inlet/exhaust timing is goverened by the shape ports, and the rotors themselves open and close these ports by covering them when they turn. The rotors can only be put in the position they fall with the eccentric shaft in place. Ignition timing is governed by a sensor, the same as a crank sensor on a piston engine.

great advice: This is the first engine I've built.

great advice · 14 Sep 2005 at 23:15

You deserve a medal sir!! Id be worried about tempting a wankel and ive rebuilt lots of engines before

benneh · 14 Sep 2005 at 23:24

, nice one dude, way out of my league mind you!. Heres hoping it runs right

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Malt_Vinegar · 14 Sep 2005 at 23:27

Well done, all the best for the install/startup!

olv · 15 Sep 2005 at 02:46

good going drexel. lets hope it's running smoothly soon

KarlMcWade · 15 Sep 2005 at 05:06

Been following this thread in shadows and well done DreXel.

Glad to see someone not afraid to get their tools out and hands dirty.

<Dubz> · 15 Sep 2005 at 07:30

so is it running yet! ....ok maybe it's still a little early in the day.

Dr Who · 15 Sep 2005 at 08:53

great advice said:
You deserve a medal sir!! Id be worried about tempting a wankel and ive rebuilt lots of engines before

I did a mazda RX5 a few years back (@20 years) and it was fairly straightforward, actually easier than a reciprocating motor, as there are no valve springs to sort or piston rings to compress... the rotor seals were tricky on the 5, think they have improved on that now...

Nice job Drexel, I will be doing the same with my Cosworth YBT during october

volospian · 15 Sep 2005 at 09:07

Nice one mate, I'm impressed. Gives me the confidence to take on my Stag rebuild at some time.

Hope it all goes OK on the run in, good luck

agw_01 · 15 Sep 2005 at 11:37

lol hurry up with that video DreXeL. There are a lot of anxious people here

nicRob · 15 Sep 2005 at 12:55

Great work DreXeL, hope it all goes smoothly from now, and the wearing in period doesn't go too slowly

<Dubz> · 15 Sep 2005 at 23:46

the day is almost out.... i fear the worst!

.....or it's running like a dream and he cant stop driving it..

rare · 15 Sep 2005 at 23:49

Nice one drexel, hope all went as planned. Its a big thing to take on if you dont really have any experience, especially on a car like yours! Lots of respect sir!

Malt_Vinegar · 15 Sep 2005 at 23:57

Come on drexel! Im getting worried!!!

thedazman67 · 16 Sep 2005 at 01:21

Impressive work drexel, i dont have the time or the patients nay the knowledge to even attempt something on this scale and to that kudos, turn that key and feel proud when she fires up for the first time.

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