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03-22-2008, 11:22 AM
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Sorry............I'm not up to date on this thread................So Denny......you didn't blow the old motor, just bad compression?
Have you or anybody really heard of someone blowing up an motor that's using a Pettit SC?
Thanks,
Dave
Have you or anybody really heard of someone blowing up an motor that's using a Pettit SC?
Thanks,
Dave
03-22-2008, 11:29 AM
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What is it that constitutes a "blown" rotary anyway? I am only familiar with pistons hitting cylinder heads and connecting rods wrapping around crankshafts? Not to mention snapped cranks, lifted heads, etc.
03-22-2008, 03:22 PM
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I use a dab of rubber cement on vacuum fittings before connecting the hose, you can still twist it to remove it, but they stay in place once the rubber cement has set.
03-22-2008, 03:55 PM
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I have another question regarding error codes. I got another code this morning when I started the car up. It was P0400 (Secondary Air intake malfunction). I cleared it and it hasn't come back but I don't know what would cause that. Anyone have any ideas? What would cause it?
03-22-2008, 04:27 PM
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Old trick ive learned over the years of dealing with rotorys, if you loss compression flood the engine with WD-40 and let it sit for a day and allow to disolve the carbon, try to start it, if it dosnt start replace or clean your plugs. It works about 3/4 of the time.
03-22-2008, 06:24 PM
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True---!
Now i have another engine on the self--gives me some comfort. i know i can always sell it if I want and now that I have done it once--swapping the engine is really not that bad. Its work--but pretty straight forward.
by the way does the driveline cross members serve any purpose than protecting the driveline? I dont see how they stiffen the body much id at all.
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Now i have another engine on the self--gives me some comfort. i know i can always sell it if I want and now that I have done it once--swapping the engine is really not that bad. Its work--but pretty straight forward.
by the way does the driveline cross members serve any purpose than protecting the driveline? I dont see how they stiffen the body much id at all.
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03-22-2008, 08:02 PM
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True---!
Now i have another engine on the self--gives me some comfort. i know i can always sell it if I want and now that I have done it once--swapping the engine is really not that bad. Its work--but pretty straight forward.
by the way does the driveline cross members serve any purpose than protecting the driveline? I dont see how they stiffen the body much id at all.
olddragger
Now i have another engine on the self--gives me some comfort. i know i can always sell it if I want and now that I have done it once--swapping the engine is really not that bad. Its work--but pretty straight forward.
by the way does the driveline cross members serve any purpose than protecting the driveline? I dont see how they stiffen the body much id at all.
olddragger
03-23-2008, 04:33 PM
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Started experiencing another sound today and wanted to check to see if anybody has any ideas. Started getting a "chattering" noise at higher rpm's (above 7k) It seems to be doing it every time I get up in that range. My first instinct is that the belt is loose but is as tight as the tensioner makes it and still has a little slack. What would be the best way to describe the necessary tightness for the belts?
03-23-2008, 04:45 PM
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Started experiencing another sound today and wanted to check to see if anybody has any ideas. Started getting a "chattering" noise at higher rpm's (above 7k) It seems to be doing it every time I get up in that range. My first instinct is that the belt is loose but is as tight as the tensioner makes it and still has a little slack. What would be the best way to describe the necessary tightness for the belts?
03-23-2008, 05:10 PM
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No CEL.
Yes and everything looked normal
I have more than 1/4" play in mine. I would say it is something closer to an inch. Especially if you check the longest part.
Yes and everything looked normal
I have more than 1/4" play in mine. I would say it is something closer to an inch. Especially if you check the longest part.