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     1. 05:58 PM - Re: Re: Fitting a 100HP to Classic (Kyle P)
 
 
 


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    Time: 05:58:34 PM PST US
    Subject: Re: Fitting a 100HP to Classic
    From: Kyle P <helperpsp@gmail.com>
    I gave one to my Uncle. Maybe he will be willing to let it go. Contact me via email. Kyle On Oct 8, 2014 9:54 AM, "Paul McAllister" <paul.the.aviator@gmail.com> wrote: > paul.the.aviator@gmail.com> > > Hi, > > Is there anyone on the forum that happens to have a 912S starter that they > wish to sell ? > > Thanks, Paul > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com > [mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Christoph > Both > Sent: Wednesday, October 8, 2014 7:01 AM > To: europa-list@matronics.com > Subject: Re: Europa-List: Re: Fitting a 100HP to Classic > > --> <christoph.both@acadiau.ca> > > Rotax has a description of this. What I understand is that the new flywheel > has the timing lobes changed so when STARTER ENGAGES ignition takes place a > few degrees AFTER TDC, not before, as with the old flywheel. > I have both a new set of Rotax soft start CDI modules and the original CDI > units. Never tried either with the old flywheel as I was advised by Rotax > that mounting a new flywheel would be far be the most effective and cost > effective solution. So, with the old CDI I noticed it starts a slight bit > rougher but not much. With the new soft start CDI its quite smooth. I think > the biggest difference, though, was to go for the lithium battery. > Not only saving 12 lbs up front on the foot well but much more consistent > and higher voltage during cranking stage. The smaller starter cranks like > crazy. Worked for me, even in the Canadian winter last year. > I think the flywheel makes sense and exchange is about 1 hour when the > engine is out. > Christoph > > On 2014-10-08, 8:26 AM, "David Watts" <dg.watts@talktalk.net> wrote: > > > > >Hi Christoph, > > > >So what is the difference between the new and old flywheel? > > > >David Watts G-BXDY > > > > > >> On 8 Oct 2014, at 11:23, Christoph Both <christoph.both@acadiau.ca> > >>wrote: > >> > >><christoph.both@acadiau.ca> > >> > >> The small starter works fine with the new flywheel and a lithium > >>battery on the 912 ULS with the classic engine pint. Flywheel is only > >>$350. 150 hours and no problems or kickbacks. > >> Christoph > >> #223 Classic > >> Wolfville Nova Scotia Canada > >> > >> Sent from my iPhone > >> > >>> On Oct 7, 2014, at 22:14, "Troy Maynor" <wingnut54@charter.net> wrote: > >>> > >>><wingnut54@charter.net> > >>> > >>> Hi, > >>> I second what Dave says about the starter. The heavy duty one that > >>>now comes on the 912S hits the classic fwf mount. > >>> An alternative to the soft start system that has worked fine for me > >>>for 4 years is to wire the ACS start switch that I installed to where > >>>when you turn it to the "Start" position one mag is grounded allowing > >>>the engine to only start on one mag. The instant you release the > >>>switch both mags are on line. I've never had any kick back with the > >>>small starter and a 4 year old battery. Thinking I may change the > >>>battery this year even though it still spins up the engine fine. It's > >>>the Odyssey 680 I believe. > >>> FWIW > >>> Troy Maynor > >>> UK120 > >>> 250 hours (slow year) > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> Read this topic online here: > >>> > >>> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=431636#431636 > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > > > > > > > > > > > >




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