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Poor Compression, Apex Seal Springs?

Old May 2, 2005 | 11:00 PM
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Bud, don't wait until she blows, it will get much more expensive than now.
Old May 3, 2005 | 12:57 AM
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What were you're clearances on this motor?
Old May 5, 2005 | 12:19 AM
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Apex seal to rotor groove: .002 in./.051 mm

Side seal to rotor groove: .002 in./.051 mm

Side seal to corner seal: .003 in./.076 mm



These came out of Judge Ito's clearancing post that he made some time ago.



The one that I wonder about is the difference between the apex seals and rotor housings. I didn't clearance the apex seals to .0015in. less than the rotor housings like Judge Ito suggested. I would have thought those seals would wear down in size if they were too long though? Or would this not be the case?
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