Apex seals are the main wear item that leads to rotor housing failure. As horsepower goes up so does heat and expansion. Sure, the side seals do a lot of work, let's talk about the apex seal and how ...
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Apex seals are the main wear item that leads to rotor housing failure. As horsepower goes up so does heat and expansion. Sure, the side seals do a lot of work, let's talk about the apex seal and how ...

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