---------------------------------------------------------- Europa-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Tue 07/25/06: 8 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 06:51 AM - Re: Auto pilot (ThrustSSC) 2. 09:16 AM - Re: Parts for Bing Carbs (nigel charles) 3. 01:37 PM - Re: Parts for Bing Carbs (BEBERRY@aol.com) 4. 02:02 PM - Re: Parts for Bing Carbs (danny@mcwalterscafe.co.uk) 5. 02:49 PM - Re: Parts for Bing Carbs (Peter Rees) 6. 03:28 PM - Re: Parts for Bing Carbs (Duncan McFadyean) 7. 03:51 PM - DOTH (fly-in) (Duncan McFadyean) 8. 04:15 PM - Nice Video of Cliff & Betty (Paul McAllister) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 06:51:12 AM PST US From: "ThrustSSC" Subject: Europa-List: RE: Auto pilot --> Europa-List message posted by: "ThrustSSC" Hi, Alain, I'm installing the TruTrak 2-axis in my bird. The pitch axis drive is onto the torque-tube under the tank, acting onto additional lugs that I got Europa 2004 to weld on for me. My bird is in storage while Liza and I get our next house (and my next workshop!) sorted, but I have pics if you want? Regards, Jeremy ---------------- Visit EuropaOwnersForum http://www.europaowners.org/ ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 09:16:09 AM PST US From: "nigel charles" Subject: RE: Europa-List: Parts for Bing Carbs It turns out that price is for another type of carb. The Rotax Bing carb rubbers are =A341.26 incl VAT. Nigel -----Original Message----- [mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Simon Smith Sent: 19 July 2006 16:55 See the ad on page 15 of the latest "Loop" Aerosport are selling them for =A323.38 (ex vat I assume). There is no mention of any rotax parts on their website though. Simon -----Original Message----- [mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of nigel charles Sent: 19 July 2006 12:47 Looking to longer term servicing I have been costing the rubber connectors which connect the carbs to the manifolds on the Rotax engines. In the UK these are an extortionate price of about 50UK pounds each. I checked the price in France and they were still about 50 Euros each. I recently spoke to the owner of a Banbi (which also uses the Rotax) and he says that these parts can be obtained much cheaper from BMW as they are used with Bing carbs on BMW motorcycles. He also said that the rubber diaphragms within the carbs are also much cheaper from BMW. Has anyone else got any suggestions on this? Nigel Charles ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 01:37:48 PM PST US From: BEBERRY@aol.com Subject: Re: Europa-List: Parts for Bing Carbs I would think that, at a conservative estimate, the cost of production of the Rotax Bing Carburretor rubbers are about 80p each. Who is being ripped off? Patrick ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 02:02:31 PM PST US From: "danny@mcwalterscafe.co.uk" Subject: Re: Europa-List: Parts for Bing Carbs --> Europa-List message posted by: "danny@mcwalterscafe.co.uk" us !!!!! BEBERRY@aol.com wrote: > I would think that, at a conservative estimate, the cost of production > of the Rotax Bing Carburretor rubbers are about 80p each. Who is > being ripped off? > > Patrick > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ > >No virus found in this incoming message. > > ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 02:49:19 PM PST US From: "Peter Rees" Subject: Re: Europa-List: Parts for Bing Carbs --> Europa-List message posted by: "Peter Rees" You may think they're expensive but be warned....... The Rotax 'official' oil and water hose are each about 17 per metre - I thought this was a ridiculous price when we changed all of the hoses on G-MFHI. However....... I recently changed the water hoses on my Kit Car (can't get enough fibreglass!) using hose from the local motor factor. About 10 hours later, I arrived home and as I was putting the car into the garage, one of the new hoses split clean open for about 2 inches along its length dumping all of the coolant onto the floor!!! (imagine if this was your Rotax!!!!) I guess the message here is - if you buy Rotax parts, you've a much better idea that the parts you're buying have come though a prescriptive inspection and test process - if you nip to the motor factors for your parts and there is problem, the insurance company may well ask a few awkward questions. Peter ----- Original Message ----- Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 10:00 PM > --> Europa-List message posted by: "danny@mcwalterscafe.co.uk" > > > us !!!!! > > BEBERRY@aol.com wrote: > >> I would think that, at a conservative estimate, the cost of production of >> the Rotax Bing Carburretor rubbers are about 80p each. Who is being >> ripped off? >> Patrick >> >>------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> >>No virus found in this incoming message. >> > > > http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Europa-List > http://wiki.matronics.com > > > ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 03:28:44 PM PST US From: "Duncan McFadyean" Subject: Re: Europa-List: Parts for Bing Carbs --> Europa-List message posted by: "Duncan McFadyean" Actually, the 1/2" water hose on the Rotax is 'standard' car heater stuff! The oil hose isn't; it's Kevlar reinforced with a high temperature rating, but available through non-Rotax sources at about the same price as Rotax. Duncan McF. ----- Original Message ----- Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 10:45 PM > --> Europa-List message posted by: "Peter Rees" > > > You may think they're expensive but be warned....... > > The Rotax 'official' oil and water hose are each about 17 per metre - I > thought this was a ridiculous price when we changed all of the hoses on > G-MFHI. > > However....... I recently changed the water hoses on my Kit Car (can't get > enough fibreglass!) using hose from the local motor factor. About 10 hours > later, I arrived home and as I was putting the car into the garage, one of > the new hoses split clean open for about 2 inches along its length dumping > all of the coolant onto the floor!!! (imagine if this was your Rotax!!!!) > > I guess the message here is - if you buy Rotax parts, you've a much better > idea that the parts you're buying have come though a prescriptive > inspection and test process - if you nip to the motor factors for your > parts and there is problem, the insurance company may well ask a few > awkward questions. > > Peter > > > ----- Original Message ----- > Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 10:00 PM > > >> --> Europa-List message posted by: "danny@mcwalterscafe.co.uk" >> >> >> us !!!!! >> >> BEBERRY@aol.com wrote: >> >>> I would think that, at a conservative estimate, the cost of production >>> of the Rotax Bing Carburretor rubbers are about 80p each. Who is being >>> ripped off? >>> Patrick >>> >>>------------------------------------------------------------------------ >>> >>>No virus found in this incoming message. >>> >> >> >> >> http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Europa-List >> http://wiki.matronics.com >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > > > http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Europa-List > http://wiki.matronics.com > > ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 03:51:47 PM PST US From: "Duncan McFadyean" Subject: Europa-List: DOTH (fly-in) --> Europa-List message posted by: "Duncan McFadyean" Anyone intending doing the Branscombe fly-in this Sunday? Details at http://www.sky4aviation.co.uk/sky4/index.html or "Branscombe Air Day Sunday 30th July.Visitors by air - all arrivals PPR for both Saturday (Aeroncaphiles!!) and Sunday.- telephone 01297 680259 before departure. Exeter Approach on 128.975 Branscombe Radio 131.15 Latest arrival time - 1230 hours local Departures after air display 1645 hours" Wx not looking co-operative. Duncan McF do not archive ----- Original Message ----- Sent: Monday, July 24, 2006 9:42 AM > --> Europa-List message posted by: "gtblu" > > Nigel. > Do you have any info on the sprag clutch circlip that needs replacing at > 1200 hours. I have just had one break at 600 hours and go through the > engine > which is devastating, far worse than the sprag clutch just wearing out. > > Regards > Gtblu > > > ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 04:15:42 PM PST US From: "Paul McAllister" Subject: Europa-List: Nice Video of Cliff & Betty --> Europa-List message posted by: "Paul McAllister" Bob, I really appreciated the link for the video. Being an "old timer" on the list I have had the pleasure of meeting Cliff and Betty on several occasions, and they were delightful people to know. Cliff's obvious pride in his aircraft was infectious. Anyone looking at his aircraft couldn't fail to be inspired with their own projects. He was a true craftsman and innovator. He will be sorely missed from the forum, and I am sure, from many other places and by many other people as well. Please pass on my condolances to his family for me. Paul