---------------------------------------------------------- Europa-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sat 11/29/03: 7 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 12:57 AM - Faulty Oil Temp sensor (Richard Holder) 2. 01:46 AM - Re: Faulty Oil Temp sensor (Carl & Dot) 3. 08:53 AM - Re: Syringes (Paul Mansfield) 4. 12:05 PM - Please Support Your Email Lists... (Matt Dralle) 5. 01:37 PM - Re: Bank Cheque????????? (Tim Ward) 6. 01:56 PM - Re: Syringes (Paul Bunting) 7. 10:05 PM - Re: Faulty Oil Temp sensor (n3eu@comcast.net) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 12:57:27 AM PST US Subject: Europa-List: Faulty Oil Temp sensor From: Richard Holder --> Europa-List message posted by: Richard Holder > Roger Anderson wrote: >> The sensor is unscrewed from the engine block and is mounted on the air >> intake just below the engine using a P clip. It is then re-connected >> hydraulically with the engine using a flexible coupling. I used a 0.305 >> metre length of Speedflex (SS braided Teflon hose) with 1/8" NPT terminals - > > Perhaps I'm missing something, but how can the oil circulate within the tubing > to give you an accurate temperature reading? I was about to say exactly the same. Indeed if the sensor is now close to the airstream then it will be subjected to cooling air and will underread considerably. The mod would make sense for the oil PRESSURE sensor, but not for the oil TEMPERATURE sensor. Richard Richard F.W. Holder 01279 842804 (POTS) Bell House, Bell Lane, 01279 842942 (fax) Widford, Ware, Herts, 07860 367423 (mobile) SG12 8SH email : rholder@avnet.co.uk Europa Classic Tri-gear : G-OWWW, EGSG (Stapleford) PA-28-181 : Piper Archer : G-JANA, EGSG (Stapleford) ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 01:46:33 AM PST US From: "Carl & Dot" Subject: Re: Europa-List: Faulty Oil Temp sensor --> Europa-List message posted by: "Carl & Dot" Thanks for the info Roger. It definitely sounds like it is the sender (will find out for sure tomorrow). However, like Richard and Fred I am a little confused as your description suggests the new arrangement means the sender is mounted in a pipe which is a dead end which would have little or no oil circulating past it. Or is the pipe somehow forming part of the oil circulation system. I think my preferred choice would be to mount the sender in the return line from the bottom of the crank casing (would need a metal block to screw into) where I assume it would be at its hottest. An easier fix might be to bolt it into the oil tank somewhere. This would be simpler, and there would be less vibration. Possibly a hole tapped into the centre of the oil tank drain plug would work. Still, if you have an approved mod then I am sure these issues have been carefully considered and there is no point in reinventing the wheel etc etc !!! Regards, Carl > Carl, > Yes we are talking about the same thing. > The sensor is unscrewed from the engine block and is mounted on the air > intake just below the engine using a P clip. It is then re-connected > hydraulically with the engine using a flexible coupling. I used a 0.305 > metre length of Speedflex (SS braided Teflon hose) with 1/8" NPT terminals - > supplied by Earl's Performance Products UK Ltd. of Silverstone (Tel. > 01327858221) for 17.80p complete (Delivery Note 03097974 dated 14/10/02). I > restrained the unit in the P clip with locking wire and connected a separate > earth lead. > The Mod. Number is 10708, approval dated 29/11/02. > I have only flown 73 hours since then so the remedy is not yet > conclusive, but having taken a failed unit apart and having examined the > failure I am confident that isolating the unit from the engine vibration > will certainly reduce the risk of failure - the cost and inconvenience of > which is tiresome. > The next time I have the cowlings off I will take a photograph and send > you an e-mail direct. > Roger. G-BXTD. > > ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 08:53:00 AM PST US From: "Paul Mansfield" Subject: RE: Europa-List: Syringes --> Europa-List message posted by: "Paul Mansfield" I get mine from a local stables (where my daughter rides - they use them once only to administer Equipalazone); I just rinse them out. They are 20 ml. I mix in the cup first, then use a syringe for fiddly applications - just pour straight from the cup (or dab with the stirring stick) for normal layups. Paul M XS Mono 383 Rudder, tailplane, wings CM goes in on Monday!! -----Original Message----- From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Paul Bunting Subject: Europa-List: Syringes --> Europa-List message posted by: "Paul Bunting" --> Hi, Probably a silly question ... I have just purchased my electric scales for measuring out my resin, and I am looking for syringes, can anyone in the UK recommend a supplier or can point me in the direction of a store where they might be sold? Also what sort of size is best? Regards, Paul advertising on the Matronics Forums. ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 12:05:53 PM PST US From: Matt Dralle Subject: Europa-List: Please Support Your Email Lists... --> Europa-List message posted by: Matt Dralle Dear Listers, There's only about a day and a half left until the official end of the Email List Fund Raiser! You can still get your name on the List of Contributors by making your Contribution today or tomorrow. I will be posting the official List of Contributors on Tuesday or Wednesday. Its your Contribution that makes these Lists available. 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Cheers, Tim Tony Renshaw wrote: > --> Europa-List message posted by: Tony Renshaw > > Tim, > Are you happy with a Westpac bank cheque made out to you in NZ dollars??? > Reg > Tony Renshaw > > At 01:31 PM 11/27/2003 +1300, you wrote: > >--> Europa-List message posted by: Tim Ward > > > >Brian, > >Many thanks for the interest in the fuel filler pipe. I will be over in > >Londontown on the 5th 6th and 7th, so I can bring it with me then. > >Easiest way to pay is to post a cheque to me to the address below. I will > >email you when I have it and when I post the Pipe. > >Cheers, > >Tim > > > >Brian Fogg wrote: > > > >> --> Europa-List message posted by: "Brian Fogg" > >> > >> Hello Tim > >> > >> I'm interested in one of the fuel filler pipes they look good from the > >> photo, how do I pay ? > >> > >> Regards Brian Fogg (385) UK > >> > >> ----- Original Message ----- > >> From: "Tim Ward" > >> To: > >> Subject: Europa-List: Europa Accessories > >> > >> > --> Europa-List message posted by: Tim Ward > >> > > >> > Europa Builders. > >> > > >> > Finally coming to the end of the project before ZK-TIM (#292 Monowheel > >> > Classic ) hopefully takes to the air shortly. > >> > During building I have included these accessories to my aircraft that > >> > builders may be interested in. > >> > Photos of these are in the attachments below. > >> > 1. Leather Control Column Boots. > >> > To protect the control column universal. Come in a number of colours. > >> > 82 builders have these leather boots now. > >> > 2. Leather Propeller Tip covers. > >> > To protect the Propeller blade tips for the Airmaster Prop and others. > >> > Bright colours to stop my children running into them as well as > >> > following cars! > >> > 3. Fuel filler pipe. > >> > To avoid fuel fumes getting into the cockpit via the rubber hosing that > >> > some builders have had trouble with. No welding, bent to 53 degrees. > >> > > >> > Please email me if you are interested. > >> > > >> > Cheers, > >> > Tim > >> > -- > >> > Timothy P Ward > >> > 12 Waiwetu Street, > >> > Fendalton, > >> > Christchurch, > >> > NEW ZEALAND > >> > > >> > Ph. 0064 3 3515166 > >> > email ward.t@xtra.co.nz > >> > Mobile 025 2649325 > >> > > >> > > >> > > > >-- > >Timothy P Ward > >12 Waiwetu Street, > >Fendalton, > >Christchurch, > >NEW ZEALAND > > > >Ph. 0064 3 3515166 > >email ward.t@xtra.co.nz > >Mobile 025 2649325 > > > > > -- Timothy P Ward 12 Waiwetu Street, Fendalton, Christchurch, NEW ZEALAND Ph. 0064 3 3515166 email ward.t@xtra.co.nz Mobile 025 2649325 ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 01:56:01 PM PST US From: "Paul Bunting" Subject: RE: Europa-List: Syringes --> Europa-List message posted by: "Paul Bunting" Hi all, I'd just like to thank all those that who responded! I now know where to look and what size I should be looking for! Thanks! Paul -----Original Message----- From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Paul Mansfield Subject: RE: Europa-List: Syringes --> Europa-List message posted by: "Paul Mansfield" --> I get mine from a local stables (where my daughter rides - they use them once only to administer Equipalazone); I just rinse them out. They are 20 ml. I mix in the cup first, then use a syringe for fiddly applications - just pour straight from the cup (or dab with the stirring stick) for normal layups. Paul M XS Mono 383 Rudder, tailplane, wings CM goes in on Monday!! -----Original Message----- From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Paul Bunting Subject: Europa-List: Syringes --> Europa-List message posted by: "Paul Bunting" --> Hi, Probably a silly question ... I have just purchased my electric scales for measuring out my resin, and I am looking for syringes, can anyone in the UK recommend a supplier or can point me in the direction of a store where they might be sold? Also what sort of size is best? Regards, Paul advertising on the Matronics Forums. = == direct advertising on the Matronics Forums. == == == ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 10:05:52 PM PST US From: n3eu@comcast.net Subject: Re: Europa-List: Faulty Oil Temp sensor --> Europa-List message posted by: n3eu@comcast.net Carl & Dot wrote: > ... > I think my preferred choice would be to mount the sender in the return line > from the bottom of the crank casing (would need a metal block to screw into) > where I assume it would be at its hottest. An easier fix might be to bolt it > into the oil tank somewhere. This would be simpler, and there would be less > vibration. Possibly a hole tapped into the centre of the oil tank drain plug > would work. I believe Rotax is sensing cooled oil -- not the hot stuff in the return line nor similar in the tank, and they set the redline temp premised upon the effect of mounting in the engine block where they do. I would caution against any mod which cannot verify the Rotax redline temp is still valid, or proper testing to set a new value. So far we have one reported instance of a complete failure only alleged due to vibration. A google search I did turns up nothing else, nor is there a service bulletin. If vibration can fail the sensor, then the temp instrument will go blooey, so then just replace it. A significant cause of homebuilt accidents is this type of experimentation, resulting in doing things in ways not seen on production aircraft for presumably valid reason. Regards, Fred F.