---------------------------------------------------------- Europa-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Wed 04/19/17: 9 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 02:07 AM - Re: Exhaust springs (jonathanmilbank) 2. 05:52 AM - Re: Trig TY91 (Scudrunner) 3. 12:35 PM - Re: C04 water pipe query (Rowland Carson) 4. 12:40 PM - Spare Choke cable anyone? (clivesutton) 5. 12:43 PM - oil sump banjo orientation (Rowland Carson) 6. 12:50 PM - Re: Exhaust springs (graeme bird) 7. 01:03 PM - Re: C04 water pipe query (jglazener) 8. 02:10 PM - Re: oil sump banjo orientation (Robert Borger) 9. 02:11 PM - Re: oil sump banjo orientation (jonathanmilbank) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 02:07:13 AM PST US Subject: Europa-List: Re: Exhaust springs From: "jonathanmilbank" Along with my new Nev Eyre cowls, I was obliged to buy a new CKT silencer. It seems like a first class piece of engineering and a friend who has one never had any trouble with his. But after less than 10 hours since installation mine broke a spring. This is not uncommon for various designs of silencer and Chris Piper of CKT does his best to obviate this problem, by sourcing springs from different suppliers and being insistent that no metal tools should ever be employed for installation or removal of springs. Heide of CKT sent me a replacement and spare under warranty, which arrived the next day. Since then I've frequently been using a telescopic mirror to monitor the springs after each flight. My intention for next time that I remove the cowls is to apply a thick bead of silicone along the length of each spring, as an attempt to damp vibrations. Any suggestions as to which kind of silicone I should obtain in the UK? Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=468605#468605 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 05:52:10 AM PST US Subject: Europa-List: Re: Trig TY91 From: "Scudrunner" Another thing to be aware of with Trig, is that the Sub D connectors supplied have crimp terminals. This makes wiring between the control unit and radio very clean and easy relative to (my) soldering. But the cost of the Mil Spec crimping tool is eye watering! (yes I have a little used one for sale now!). I do think the Trig installation manuals are very comprehensive. I made up a tray which copied the physical dimensions of my old avionics sub-panel (Trig radio and transponder). In photo, head units are at the bottom (can't see them very well), followed by a row of circuit breakers and the scrappy bit on top is the power supply for the GPS (must put it in it's own little box). PL1 is the same interface to my intercom as existed in the old avionics sub panel. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=468606#468606 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/trig_171.jpg ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 12:35:39 PM PST US Subject: Re: Europa-List: C04 water pipe query From: Rowland Carson On 2017-04-18, at 22:24, david park wrote: > Mine is close to footwell and engine frame but no problem. Dave - mine is more than close - placing the C04 pipe so it will connect to the header and the radiator results in it touching BOTH the side of the footwell (only just forward of the rudder return spring retaining bolt) and a cluster of the engine mount tubing. I guess it could be tied to the engine mount to avoid chafing against it with engine vibration, and maybe the footwell surface is smooth enough not to cause wear on the pipe even if it is rubbing against it. Anyone else have any comments? in friendship Rowland | Rowland Carson ... that's Rowland with a 'w' ... | http://www.rowlandcarson.org.uk | Skype, Twitter: rowland_carson Facebook: Rowland Carson ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 12:40:29 PM PST US Subject: Europa-List: Spare Choke cable anyone? From: "clivesutton" A prospective new EC member is looking for a spare choke cable assy for his 914 powered Europa at Goodwood - does anyone have one at home they could sell or give to him? Chris is having major problems starting his a/c and the choke cable seems to be the culprit [Nev, Pete J and Kevin Dilks aware] If so, please contact Chris Spirit directly on 07968 041203 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=468610#468610 ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 12:43:05 PM PST US From: Rowland Carson Subject: Europa-List: oil sump banjo orientation On my Rotax 912S the outlet of the banjo fitting on the oil sump points forward. The pipe connected to it goes aft to starboard. The manual (Fig 7, page 5-5, 912S Installation) shows it pointing about 45 degrees forward and starboard. It looks as though it would be sensible to re-orient the banjo to point about 45 degrees aft and starboard. Is this a good or bad idea? in friendship Rowland | Rowland Carson ... that's Rowland with a 'w' ... | http://www.rowlandcarson.org.uk | Skype, Twitter: rowland_carson Facebook: Rowland Carson ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 12:50:38 PM PST US Subject: Europa-List: Re: Exhaust springs From: "graeme bird" When I ordered new springs a while back they sent me the wrong size by mistake; too short if I recall. Some wise person told me to put locking wire through them and a bead of ordinary silicone - they seem to have been stable for a while now. -------- Graeme Bird G-UMPY - Mono Classic/XS FFW 912S, Woodcomp 3000/3W CS, trutrak Gemini 2 axis ap, pflarm, ads-b out, 8.33khz, mode S, FP-5, Aera500 & SD on Nexus, 280 hours & 5 years on the Mono, 900 total g(at)gdbmk.co.uk Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=468613#468613 ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 01:03:47 PM PST US Subject: Europa-List: Re: C04 water pipe query From: "jglazener" Coincidence- I was doing just that installation yesterday evening! That it has interference doesn't bother me to much, what on the Europa doesn't? ;-) My problem is that the tight fit means I can't put enough force on the tube to get it to fully slide over the fitting of the water radiator. Do you have that too? -------- Jeroen http://www.europaowners.org/main.php?g2_itemId=44165 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=468614#468614 ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 02:10:48 PM PST US Subject: Re: Europa-List: oil sump banjo orientation From: Robert Borger Rowland, FWIW, on my 914, I left the banjo fitting as it was and ran the return line forward, up the port front and across the top of the engine back to the oil reservoir inlet. The hose is covered with heat shield near exhaust pipes. Perhaps if I did it again, Id obtain the necessary crush washers and reorient the banjo to point aft toward the reservoir for a shorter run. In any case, make sure you apply heat shield when close to hot stuff. Blue skies & tailwinds, Bob Borger Europa XS Tri, Rotax 914, Airmaster C/S Prop (75 hrs). Little Toot Sport Biplane, Lycoming Thunderbolt AEIO-320 EXP 3705 Lynchburg Dr. Corinth, TX 76208-5331 Cel: 817-992-1117 rlborger@mac.com On Apr 19, 2017, at 2:41 PM, Rowland Carson wrote: On my Rotax 912S the outlet of the banjo fitting on the oil sump points forward. The pipe connected to it goes aft to starboard. The manual (Fig 7, page 5-5, 912S Installation) shows it pointing about 45 degrees forward and starboard. It looks as though it would be sensible to re-orient the banjo to point about 45 degrees aft and starboard. Is this a good or bad idea? in friendship Rowland ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 02:11:27 PM PST US Subject: Europa-List: Re: oil sump banjo orientation From: "jonathanmilbank" Rowland. When I installed my engine recently I also needed to re-orientate the banjo. What I found was that it's really awkward under the crankcase because of its shape and the potential for the hose clip to get in the way and the difficulty of manipulating a screwdriver, all affected by the angle of the banjo in relation to projecting parts of the casing. So I loosened the banjo quite a lot and first fitted the hose clip in such a way that the screwdriver would have good access, tightened the clip and then positioned the banjo in a position as near as practicable to the way it needed to point. After the final tighten and wire-locking of the banjo, I could then focus on routing the oil hose as required. 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