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1. 06:05 AM - Re: Re: New rocker bushing material - possible issue (Lynn Matteson)
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| Subject: | Re: New rocker bushing material - possible issue |
Because this topic is being posted on Matronics, I can add a photo to
this text (if anybody's interested) to show what the "Fox" had for a
rocker bushing problem back in 2007. I replaced the teflon-coated
original bushing material with store-bought bronze bushings, and
haven't had a lick of problems in that area for the last 5 years and
1100+ hours.
In this picture, the teflon coating has been worn away, and the brass/
bronze material underneath is starting to flake away, leaving the
flakes of brassy-colored material to be found in the rocker cavities.
Lynn Matteson
Kitfox IV Speedster, taildragger
Jabiru 2200, #2062
Prince prop 64 x 30, P-tip
Electroair direct-fire ignition system
Rotec TBI-40 injection (sleeved to 36mm)
Status: flying with 1406 hrs... (since 3-27-2006)
On Dec 27, 2012, at 4:26 AM, Clive wrote:
> Slightly horrified about this one. I recall the Fox having a
> bushing problem but that was years ago.
>
> Pete is quoted here and elsewhere about 'normal' regarding having
> debris in the engine. Doesn't sound right maybe he can explain
> either; he's been misquoted, or why it's OK and where this 'spare'
> material is coming from and why it's OK.
>
> Is there no end to jabiru's incompetence when it comes to this
> lovely engine?
> Can they not learn a little from previous debacles?
> The downward spiral continues, lets hope we don't have any aircraft
> that are part of the trend.
>
> Best for 13 guys! Clive
>
>
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