---------------------------------------------------------- Engines-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Fri 02/27/04: 2 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 07:03 AM - Jabiru 3300 (Arthur Nation) 2. 09:23 AM - Re: Jabiru 3300 (TELEDYNMCS@aol.com) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 07:03:27 AM PST US From: Arthur Nation Subject: Engines-List: Jabiru 3300 --> Engines-List message posted by: Arthur Nation Hi, Is there anyone here using the J3300 engine? I know there is a Jabiru engine list but seldom see anything regarding this engine. Maybe this is a good sign. I have a Kitfox and looking for comments before deciding on an engine. Arthur ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 09:23:52 AM PST US From: TELEDYNMCS@aol.com Subject: Re: Engines-List: Jabiru 3300 --> Engines-List message posted by: TELEDYNMCS@aol.com In a message dated 2/27/2004 10:06:51 AM Eastern Standard Time, anation@w-link.net writes: > Hi, > Is there anyone here using the J3300 engine? I know there is a Jabiru engine > > list but seldom see anything regarding this engine. Maybe this is a good > sign. > I have a Kitfox and looking for comments before deciding on an engine. > Arthur Hi Arthur, There's a Jabiru forum sponsored by Matronics. Lots of activity over there and the various dealers frequently chime in with technical help. I'm pretty sure there are some folks with them in Kitfoxes, although I think the engine of choice is the 80hp 2200. I'm building a Europa and am considering the Jab 3300, although preliminary weight and balance calculations make it look like it'll be too heavy with a CS prop and the resulting ballast I would need to make it work will seriously limit my useful load. The Europa is built around the Rotax 912S/914. The Jab is a neat engine, though. I flew in a Jabiru J-400 with a 3300 powerplant with Andy Silvester from Gulfcoast Sportplanes and was very impressed with the engine. Very smooth and very quiet. Very simple installation as compared to the Rotax, too. My only gripe is the mechanical lifters. You'll be adjusting the valves every 25-30 hours. It's a beautiful piece of work, though, and it runs like a sewing machine. Regards, John Lawton Dunlap, TN Europa A-245