Thanks for the warm welcome from the admins, I joined the site to try to get some background information having been to have a look at a 1983 RX7 FB. The guy doesn't really want to sell it but the pressure's on from his wife! It's been in storage for 4-5 years, but according to the seller there was nothing wrong with it when he laid it up (I have taken this with the appropriate pinch/handful of salt). I offered him a deposit, but he said he wanted to think about it. I should know tomorrow whether he'll sell it or not.
If I do end up as the new owner, are there any tips for removing it from storage and getting the engine running in such a way as to prevent any damage or gumming up the carb?
Look forward to being part of things on here and hopefully dabbling in the rotary side of things.
Hi all, soon to be an FB owner.
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Re: Hi all, soon to be an FB owner.
Welcome to the forum, then. Hmmm, he laid up a perfectly well-running car for five years? You'd have to ask yourself why that was, really 
Might be a good 'un though, certainly got to be worth a try. There's an excellent guide on what to check over when inspecting an FB to buy on the site here. They can hide structural rust quite well, so be stern with it, lol. Best of luck, see if you can get some pics of it for wise heads here to look at if it helps?
Might be a good 'un though, certainly got to be worth a try. There's an excellent guide on what to check over when inspecting an FB to buy on the site here. They can hide structural rust quite well, so be stern with it, lol. Best of luck, see if you can get some pics of it for wise heads here to look at if it helps?-
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Re: Hi all, soon to be an FB owner.
Hi there and welcome.
The good news is that rotaries survive standing much better than piston engines. One car in Belgium fired up OK after a bit of coaxing.... been in a field or orchard for 16 years.
Before trying to start it an oil change would be wise. Then take the plugs out, turn it over for a minute or two to get the oil circulating before trying to fire up.
Use engine start down the carb barrels for a really good chance to start.
The bad news is that the underside may well want a lot more looking at than the power unit.
All the best, look forward to seeing pics.
Codge......(Dave)
The good news is that rotaries survive standing much better than piston engines. One car in Belgium fired up OK after a bit of coaxing.... been in a field or orchard for 16 years.
Before trying to start it an oil change would be wise. Then take the plugs out, turn it over for a minute or two to get the oil circulating before trying to fire up.
Use engine start down the carb barrels for a really good chance to start.
The bad news is that the underside may well want a lot more looking at than the power unit.
All the best, look forward to seeing pics.
Codge......(Dave)
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Re: Hi all, soon to be an FB owner.
I didn't end up buying the one I was talking about, but I've bought this one instead: viewtopic.php?f=4&t=1505
Wish me luck!
Wish me luck!
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Re: Hi all, soon to be an FB owner.
Good man !Tepper wrote:I didn't end up buying the one I was talking about, but I've bought this one instead: viewtopic.php?f=4&t=1505
Wish me luck!
Enjoy your new car
Keith...