13b Turning Engine by Hand

[jimbo3san]

I just bought an '85 GSL-SE and I needed to replace the water pump.

While I was removing the main fan belt pulley from the eccentric shaft I noticed that it turned with only minimal effort compared to piston engines that I have worked in the past.

Is this normal or are all the Apex seals really bad or something? I know that the rotary engine "seals up" after it warms up but should the shaft be this easy to turn even when it isn't warm?

Thanks!


Jim B.

[J-Rat]

they are generally easier to turn.

[lodownlv]

ive never worked on rotery but i thought it was verry amazing that i could turn the engine over by hand