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Old Jan 3, 2004 | 07:52 PM
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hello, i am rebuilding my 13b gsl-se but the problem i have is that when i insert the apex seal with the springs and corner plugs they have free play side to side of less of half 1/2 a milimiter.the apex and corner plugs are 2mm so i believe the rotors groove are 3mm.so i need an advise with this,i need to know if i can used this way or ineed to get other rotors.thanks
Old Jan 3, 2004 | 07:57 PM
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If I understand correctly, you are saying the rotors are machined for 3mm apex seals, and you're basically installing 2mm apex & corner seals. This won't do, if the rotor is for 3mm apex seals get 3mm apex & corner seals. Or get rotors that are machined for 2mm seals.
Old Jan 3, 2004 | 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by pengaru' date='Jan 3 2004, 05:57 PM
If I understand correctly, you are saying the rotors are machined for 3mm apex seals, and you're basically installing 2mm apex & corner seals. This won't do, if the rotor is for 3mm apex seals get 3mm apex & corner seals. Or get rotors that are machined for 2mm seals.
Yep. Sounds like different sized apex seal and seal grooves. The GSL-SE rotors are 3mm.



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Old Jan 4, 2004 | 07:41 AM
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Scary to think somebody is rebuilding an engine and doesn't know the difference between 2mm rotors and 3mm rotors.
Old Jan 4, 2004 | 07:48 AM
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Would that cause the apex seals to bend or snap? Using 2mm instead of 3mm on a 3mm rotor.
Old Jan 4, 2004 | 08:05 AM
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Put down the tools before you destroy anything!!!

maybe you should post a few pics,read the shop manual,read the entire engine section here,try to find out if there is anyone in your area that has built a rotary before.
Old Jan 4, 2004 | 12:22 PM
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I wonder if it would run?
Old Jan 4, 2004 | 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Judge Ito' date='Jan 4 2004, 01:41 PM
Scary to think somebody is rebuilding an engine and doesn't know the difference between 2mm rotors and 3mm rotors.
well, everyone starts somewhere I doubt he'll forget it in the future now heh.
Old Jan 4, 2004 | 10:45 PM
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Originally Posted by pengaru' date='Jan 4 2004, 05:04 PM
well, everyone starts somewhere I doubt he'll forget it in the future now heh.
That's true. That's why I tend to watch my mouth and not mouth off whenever I run across like this. I asked alot (and I mean alot!) of questions when I first started out like anyone else that I found out later (respectfully to chino) were just plain dumb.



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Old Jan 5, 2004 | 02:49 AM
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what iam going to do is get another set of rotors 86 na.the engine is on an engine stand so i can take it apart again.that why i come to this forum because you guys know what you're talking about.thanks

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