SmellyCat

Hello

Just bought a non running RX7 to keep my 71 Bug company



its a 83 Rx7 and been sitting 3 years. I stuck a pic up in the garage



Real clean, mostly in a garage, Engine turns. that's all I got , Seller said the brakes went out and she sat



What should I do next?. Sc

blandry23

Well I would take a look at the brakes. Brakes going out could indicate a low level in fluid or a bubble in the system. If the system still holds fluid and doesn't leak it out anywhere then I would say it's a bubble. I guess I'd go and check all the pads and rotors too while your at it. When u say the engine turns do u mean that it runs or no?

J_CE

he stated in the first post that it doesnt run my best bet would try some aero start usually does the trick for me

blandry23

Oh shoot ur right I completely read over that. Sorry guys. Also, make sure the gas in it isn't bad cuz that might cause issues and u could try carb cleaner. Of that doesn't work then u may have flooded the engine. If I'm correct then a flooded engine usually smells like it's leaking gasoline and it just doesnt start. The way I unflooded my 84 was I took ATF and poured a cap full down each of the primary barrels on the carb. Then you pump the pedal all the way down to the floor 6 times. Then finally try to start it. Supposedly you can use oil and don't have to use ATF. Either way when she comes to life she's gonna make one hell of a smoke cloud. oh and make sure the battery is charged well before attemptingIt's reccomended that after deflooding a rotary that you should get an oil change and clean if not replace your plugs. I would only try this when your sure that it's flooded and nothing else has suceeded in bringing the engine to life.

SmellyCat

I have filled tank, which was dry. The weather is GA has been hot with bugs, so I am chargin the battery, Poured marvel mystery oil in the spark plug holes. Hope that loosens it up.



I have a feeling, since it has sat for a few years. the motor may need new seals. Is that as easy as it looks? Or is it tough Mike

SmellyCat

I got fuel to the carb. Ran the starter and got some hits. I think I flooded it. Battery wimped out. Charging stay tuned