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weederr33 · 12-18-2021, 11:32 AM

TIL where all the forks from my 24-piece went. They are all horded in my roommates smelly bedroom.

NoHaveMSG · 12-18-2021, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by weederr33

TIL where all the forks from my 24-piece went. They are all horded in my roommates smelly bedroom.

Sounds like living with my brother.

weederr33 · 12-18-2021, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

Sounds like living with my brother.

Jokes on them. I bought some and hid them in my room. Plus i'm not too worried since I only have 3 months left on my lease.

soundman98 · 12-19-2021, 11:33 AM

today i learned that no one stocks $15 furnace flame sensors.

but everyone can get it to me by tuesday. i told them i'll tell the weather to hold off for a few days until they can get it to me.

cjd · 12-19-2021, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by soundman98

today i learned that no one stocks $15 furnace flame sensors.

but everyone can get it to me by tuesday. i told them i'll tell the weather to hold off for a few days until they can get it to me.

Yeah, I was lighting our furnace with a lighter when it died a few years ago. Almost two weeks of that. except int his case, parts not available. The actual replacement happened on the coldest day of the year (high a good bit below zero, fahrenheit)

spcmafia · 12-20-2021, 09:24 AM

TIL that in order to maintain reliability on a rotary engine, in some cases, it is recommended to mix 2-Stroke oil with the fuel. What amazed me even more is that some people run 20w-50 oil.

I guess people do not joke when they say that owning a rotary takes some serious commitment. I would still take one in a heartbeat if I could.

Tcoat · 12-20-2021, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by spcmafia

TIL that in order to maintain reliability on a rotary engine, in some cases, it is recommended to mix 2-Stroke oil with the fuel. What amazed me even more is that some people run 20w-50 oil.

I guess people do not joke when they say that owning a rotary takes some serious commitment. I would still take one in a heartbeat if I could.

I know 3 guys that had rotary RX7s.
It isn't a car but a whole new lifestyle.

x808drifter · 12-20-2021, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by spcmafia

TIL that in order to maintain reliability on a rotary engine, in some cases, it is recommended to mix 2-Stroke oil with the fuel. What amazed me even more is that some people run 20w-50 oil.

I guess people do not joke when they say that owning a rotary takes some serious commitment. I would still take one in a heartbeat if I could.

You need to run 2-stroke AKA Premix if you remove the oil metering system from the car.

The stock motors squirt very small amounts of oil into the housings to keep the apex seals lubed.
Most people who remove that when they upgrade or rebuild the motor.
Less gunk/carbon buildup in the long run using premix.

spcmafia · 12-20-2021, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by x808drifter

You need to run 2-stroke AKA Premix if you remove the oil metering system from the car.

The stock motors squirt very small amounts of oil into the housings to keep the apex seals lubed.
Most people who remove that when they upgrade or rebuild the motor.
Less gunk/carbon buildup in the long run using premix.

Gotcha, I would've never thought that something like that would be done. But you learn something new every day.

gen3v8 · 12-20-2021, 04:05 PM

The rotaries smell quite good(Depending on oil type) Tones of old school speedway smells

soundman98 · 12-20-2021, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by spcmafia

TIL that in order to maintain reliability on a rotary engine, in some cases, it is recommended to mix 2-Stroke oil with the fuel. What amazed me even more is that some people run 20w-50 oil.

I guess people do not joke when they say that owning a rotary takes some serious commitment. I would still take one in a heartbeat if I could.

you also can't just 'start it and move it real quick' gotta let it warm up, or the whole thing floods...

NoHaveMSG · 12-21-2021, 12:09 AM

TIL a Finnish solider fighting the Russians during WW2 accidentally took way too much Pervitan(meth), and got separated from his unit and was lost for two weeks. He traveled around 400km.

x808drifter · 12-21-2021, 12:18 AM

Once it's outta cold start high rev it's fine.
But yeah let it run for a min or two.

Captain Snooze · 12-21-2021, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by gen3v8

The rotaries smell quite good(Depending on oil type)

Sesame oil?

12-18-2021, 11:32 AM	#1695
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