Help Red line envy!
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Omp lines are off now. Thanks for the input guys. I will continue to post with every step.
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Is this normal. Or do i have to get new clutch. Also that 54mm nut is somthing eh. Now i gotta find one of those. Lol (ya canadian eh)
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I am planning on getting a light weight fly wheel. And i will put a new clutch in. Any opinions as to what clutch i should get. keeping in mind the roads here are basically out track so shes drivin hard.
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Jeez, what's up with all that oil everywhere.
It's nice to see that you have the motivation to do the work yourself. But based on the kind of questions you are asking, and now that engine is out, have you reconsidered just sending in it to somebody that has experience building these things? (If there's such a somebody in your area).
I have not rebuilt a renesis myself, but I have been at BHR a few times when Charles R. Hill was rebuilding engines for customers. I have to say, the "simplicity" of the rotary engine is quite deceiving. Yea, there's only three main moving parts but there's a **** ton of measuring with those seals to get them right. Plus all the measuring for all the other stuff to ensure is within tolerance. Based on how everything looks, it would not be shocking if you have to replace some parts internally. The rebuild costs can quickly escalate if there's very little you can reuse. The housings alone are a pretty peny. And if you need new rotors...oh boy. You already said money is not an issue. But headaches and frustration can be expensive in other ways lol.
Good luck and props to you for tackling this yourself. It can be a fun project provided that you are not pressured with time.
It's nice to see that you have the motivation to do the work yourself. But based on the kind of questions you are asking, and now that engine is out, have you reconsidered just sending in it to somebody that has experience building these things? (If there's such a somebody in your area).
I have not rebuilt a renesis myself, but I have been at BHR a few times when Charles R. Hill was rebuilding engines for customers. I have to say, the "simplicity" of the rotary engine is quite deceiving. Yea, there's only three main moving parts but there's a **** ton of measuring with those seals to get them right. Plus all the measuring for all the other stuff to ensure is within tolerance. Based on how everything looks, it would not be shocking if you have to replace some parts internally. The rebuild costs can quickly escalate if there's very little you can reuse. The housings alone are a pretty peny. And if you need new rotors...oh boy. You already said money is not an issue. But headaches and frustration can be expensive in other ways lol.
Good luck and props to you for tackling this yourself. It can be a fun project provided that you are not pressured with time.
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Jeez, what's up with all that oil everywhere.
It's nice to see that you have the motivation to do the work yourself. But based on the kind of questions you are asking, and now that engine is out, have you reconsidered just sending in it to somebody that has experience building these things? (If there's such a somebody in your area).
I have not rebuilt a renesis myself, but I have been at BHR a few times when Charles R. Hill was rebuilding engines for customers. I have to say, the "simplicity" of the rotary engine is quite deceiving. Yea, there's only three main moving parts but there's a **** ton of measuring with those seals to get them right. Plus all the measuring for all the other stuff to ensure is within tolerance. Based on how everything looks, it would not be shocking if you have to replace some parts internally. The rebuild costs can quickly escalate if there's very little you can reuse. The housings alone are a pretty peny. And if you need new rotors...oh boy. You already said money is not an issue. But headaches and frustration can be expensive in other ways lol.
Good luck and props to you for tackling this yourself. It can be a fun project provided that you are not pressured with time.
It's nice to see that you have the motivation to do the work yourself. But based on the kind of questions you are asking, and now that engine is out, have you reconsidered just sending in it to somebody that has experience building these things? (If there's such a somebody in your area).
I have not rebuilt a renesis myself, but I have been at BHR a few times when Charles R. Hill was rebuilding engines for customers. I have to say, the "simplicity" of the rotary engine is quite deceiving. Yea, there's only three main moving parts but there's a **** ton of measuring with those seals to get them right. Plus all the measuring for all the other stuff to ensure is within tolerance. Based on how everything looks, it would not be shocking if you have to replace some parts internally. The rebuild costs can quickly escalate if there's very little you can reuse. The housings alone are a pretty peny. And if you need new rotors...oh boy. You already said money is not an issue. But headaches and frustration can be expensive in other ways lol.
Good luck and props to you for tackling this yourself. It can be a fun project provided that you are not pressured with time.
(ROTARY LIFE!!)
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Red Line,
Everyone of us started pretty similar to where you are now with the MSP anyway. Keep on truckin, watch where everything goes. I took a TON of photo's when i tore the first motor down. It's always better to do it yourself. Kinda like building an AR, it's better to do it yourself so you know later down the road. This is much bigger than an AR though... Either way, YOU CAN DO IT!
Keep on Keepin on, life's a garden DIG IT
Travis
Everyone of us started pretty similar to where you are now with the MSP anyway. Keep on truckin, watch where everything goes. I took a TON of photo's when i tore the first motor down. It's always better to do it yourself. Kinda like building an AR, it's better to do it yourself so you know later down the road. This is much bigger than an AR though... Either way, YOU CAN DO IT!
Keep on Keepin on, life's a garden DIG IT
Travis
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Red Line,
Everyone of us started pretty similar to where you are now with the MSP anyway. Keep on truckin, watch where everything goes. I took a TON of photo's when i tore the first motor down. It's always better to do it yourself. Kinda like building an AR, it's better to do it yourself so you know later down the road. This is much bigger than an AR though... Either way, YOU CAN DO IT!
Keep on Keepin on, life's a garden DIG IT
Travis
Everyone of us started pretty similar to where you are now with the MSP anyway. Keep on truckin, watch where everything goes. I took a TON of photo's when i tore the first motor down. It's always better to do it yourself. Kinda like building an AR, it's better to do it yourself so you know later down the road. This is much bigger than an AR though... Either way, YOU CAN DO IT!
Keep on Keepin on, life's a garden DIG IT
Travis
Thank everyone. (You to charles)
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Im stuck untill i get my socket for this.
54mm. Cant get one around here anywhere so have to order it.
54mm. Cant get one around here anywhere so have to order it.
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I believe it torqued at around 300 pounds. And i have a chain for a stopper
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Really should have done this first but hey. Ok i have searched on how to drain the gas out of the 8 and i can only find old posts that dont really help me because i have no power or wireing harnesses in the car atm. There is a fair amount of gas in there and it would be ashame to let it go bad. Any suggestions on getting the gas out?
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Really should have done this first but hey. Ok i have searched on how to drain the gas out of the 8 and i can only find old posts that dont really help me because i have no power or wireing harnesses in the car atm. There is a fair amount of gas in there and it would be ashame to let it go bad. Any suggestions on getting the gas out?
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What is process for doing this when no batt is hooked up. And batt harness is in the trunk. Thanks for the help too.
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Remove the rear seat behind the drivers seat.
You'll need either a hammer and a large flathead or the fuel pump ring removal tool.
Pull the fuel pump out and siphon the gas out.
Travis
You'll need either a hammer and a large flathead or the fuel pump ring removal tool.
Pull the fuel pump out and siphon the gas out.
Travis
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Sooo i gave up on getting the fuel pump out due to breaking a few of the little ridges used for the tool. Guess i need to make one of those.
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Otherwise you can open it up and siphon out the gas
How long are you going to let it sit...the gas will be more than OK for 6-8 months. Longer if you add some fuel stabilizer to the tank