How To Clearance 13b Side Seals - A Key To Good Compression!! - Rotary Engine Build Secrets EP-5

[@philip_james]

You need more clearance for an RX8 build due to the Exhaust Side ports which get the side seals hotter

[@RADPotential]

You are very correct sir. If you look at the Side seal clearance spec for an rx8 it is nearly 4 times the amount for the older 13b!! they have an entirely different type of side seal.

[@dgmdgm7271]

@@RADPotential so please what is the right clearence for side seal for mazda RX8 renesis engine? Stock engine I mean. Thanks in advice.

[@deeremeyer1749]

Then get the right service manual.

[@DickStickly]

I believe RX8 side seals are keystone/chamfered that requires a slightly different process to clearence.

[@mattroux9994]

Watching this video after I pulled half of a side seal out of my rotor. 😂

[@elvinbones1812]

Dude I'm learning alot. Your gonna be one of those dudes that start of in you garage but in like 2-3 years your gonna be like the mighty car mods of rotary. Keep it up...

[@RADPotential]

Thanks man!!

[@benjamindonohue5457]

Checking in he’s making it happen in real time but he’s RADder

[@adammiller5136]

You are a priceless member of the rotary community, sir. Thank you.

[@williamcote-dube9931]

I am rebuilding my engine, these tips videos are PERFECT! Thank you

[@AvoiidTheVoiid]

It’s almost as if you knew I was just about to rebuild my engine and was wondering the right way to clearance side seals. Perfect timing, loved the vid!

[@MattsFC]

This video actually thought me so much, if I didn't watch this is guarante, I woulda blown my side seals on my first rebuild.. So thank you

[@CostaDoinBusiness]

Great clarification on gap per side .. I’m about to tear into a rotary f it

[@jaspermotorsport]

Keep making the videos man, your gonna blow up.

[@ScottJ175]

Great video. Thanks. I'm a ways from my first build but this definitely helped me visualize the process. I'll definitely need to build some of those trays when the time comes.

[@Oborowatabinostk]

Perfect timing. We're just about to do this

[@linoandrade8936]

Another thing u can do as well is get a dremel and have a sanding bit on the end of it nd dial it in

[@gabrielloera9070]

Dude I love all your videos, you give so much important knowledge that’s help me with my personal SA22 , FB , and second gen FC’s s4 and S5. Thanks for always sharing everything you know! It’s a truly a big help! Quick question when you build engines , do you ever dowel them? Or when do you feel it’s necessary to dowel them? When it comes to turbo builds

[@RADPotential]

I can make some comments on the dowels in the next assembly video. I have done studs, but I dont have a ton of experience with dowels. I can explain why they are used/the benefits as well

[@munindkeo]

Very informative! Keep it up

[@felixzayas2024]

Hi I learn so much watching your videos I got my car running I was thinking can you make a video of how or which coilovers will fit a 1984 rx7 Mazda 12a or to make your own

[@justinatwood8728]

any idea what temperature the seals should be at while clearancing? .06%-.07% of thermal expansion for every 100 deg is enough to throw them off by a couple thousandths if your doing it in a 90 deg garage vs a 29 deg garage.

[@kathygarber3230]

Hello. I'm a new subscriber to your channel and I've owned a 1979, a 1980, 3 1981's, and a 1991 rx7 and now I've bought myself a 1993 fd😊. I plan on keeping this one. I've been watching several of your videos so when the time comes for a rebuild hopefully i will fill confident enough to do it myself. What state do you live in case i feel like i need someone with your experience? Thank you.

[@ej7speed996]

if you cooperate and hold some talk or podcast with say, RE Specialties in Florida or some Mazda tech or japanese builder enthusiast, it would make a really great advertising campaign for all things appreciative of rotaries and similar hobbies

[@ej7speed996]

this intelligence and wisdom needs to be repeated again and again to make the most use out of it, love your videos

[@RADPotential]

Id be more than willing to chat with anyone! Its a super cool engine, and I love teaching people new things!!!

[@alexboodram3942]

What bit did you use in the milling machine...moreso what diameter bit sis you get to fit in the corner seal groove

[@KenBober]

I'm gonna rebuild mine very soon. 13B is consuming coolant and oil. I already have the omp deleted soooo yeah. It's not terrible yet but about every 400 miles I'm having to fill coolant reservoir and a full quart of 20-50. Not leaking it. Plugs are getting fouled up about every 2000 miles. It's time.

[@jo-qp7mz]

Definitely time! Coolant seals our toast! Hopefully your irons our still good I had 2 irons where the water jacket was broken

[@mikejiles8410]

So I see people putting a shim in the outside lip of the side seal to check the seal. Do we have to do that to get the correct number.

[@skaterboi8922]

what apex springs and side seals do you run all what Atkins sells? I've read a bunch of forums but Id like your personal input because frankly I trust that yk what your doing and own many. Thanks have had a gsl se for about 3 weeks now!

[@hockeydudejerry]

Good stuff 🤙🏼

[@jo-qp7mz]

I was under the impression that the Atkins brand seals are Atkins brand... they charge you more on their website for the OEM ones....

[@Dastardly_X]

🤘🏻 💚 🤘

[@nickbotz4726]

Anyone have a good site they buy parts from. Side seals apex seals springs corner seals coolant seals etc…

[@jo-qp7mz]

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