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by burton302
Fri Sep 27, 2013 1:08 am
Forum: Rotary Engines....
Topic: Book recommedations
Replies: 6
Views: 3331

Book recommedations

I got a 1980 RX-7 earlier this summer that ran mostly OK when warmed up. After a few weeks of casual driving it began to have a few issues. The engine would die occasionally when coasting to a stop in neutral, but would start up right away with no problems. Also it would flood out when cranking and ...
by burton302
Tue Sep 10, 2013 1:40 am
Forum: Fuel, exhausts, emission systems & turbos
Topic: carb spacer plate
Replies: 4
Views: 2054

Re: carb spacer plate

Thanks! That helps a lot.
by burton302
Sat Sep 07, 2013 10:59 pm
Forum: Fuel, exhausts, emission systems & turbos
Topic: carb spacer plate
Replies: 4
Views: 2054

Re: carb spacer plate

Thank-you for the quick response and what a beautiful engine! What I actually need to see is the underside of the carburetor spacer plate though. Could you post one of that please?
by burton302
Sat Sep 07, 2013 6:51 pm
Forum: Fuel, exhausts, emission systems & turbos
Topic: carb spacer plate
Replies: 4
Views: 2054

carb spacer plate

Could anyone post a clear picture of the underside of the carburetor spacer plate from a 1980 12A? I unwittingly removed those permanent gaskets during my carb rebuild and I don't think the kit supplied me with the correct one. The gasket for the top of the plate seems correct, but the bottom gasket...
by burton302
Wed Aug 28, 2013 8:15 pm
Forum: Who are ya ??
Topic: Hello from Champaign, IL-USA
Replies: 3
Views: 1419

Re: Hello from Champaign, IL-USA

It was probably worth $500. It does have some substantial rust issues on the undercarriage though. I personally wouldn't have paid $500, but who can turn down a nearly free car?
by burton302
Tue Aug 27, 2013 6:22 pm
Forum: Who are ya ??
Topic: Hello from Champaign, IL-USA
Replies: 3
Views: 1419

Hello from Champaign, IL-USA

Hello, Its great to be a member of this forum! I am from Champaign, IL-USA. Earlier this summer I bought a running 1980 RX-7 5spd California car for 1 dollar! I'm 29 and an ASE and Subaru Master tech, but rotaries and carbs are both very new to me. I've done a lot cleaning, buffing, and normal maint...

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