---------------------------------------------------------- Kitfox-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Fri 04/10/09: 7 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 03:35 AM - Rotax 912 / 914 Approved for 10 % ethanol (dave) 2. 03:38 AM - Re: Warp Drive Prop pitch on 582. (dave) 3. 09:22 AM - Re: Rotax 912 / 914 Approved for 10 % ethanol (Roger Lee) 4. 09:42 AM - Re: Rotax 912 / 914 Approved for 10 % ethanol (dave) 5. 01:48 PM - Re: Avgas Stains (Pete Christensen) 6. 04:22 PM - Re: Nanco 21X12X8 tires (Lowell Fitt) 7. 06:18 PM - Hour meter device (Dave G) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 03:35:04 AM PST US Subject: Kitfox-List: Rotax 912 / 914 Approved for 10 % ethanol From: "dave" You asked for it , now you got it SI-912-016 / SI-914-019 R2 Selection of Suitable Operating Fluids for Rotax Engine Type 912 and 914 (Series) Service Letter Revisions include: Addition of fuel recommendations allowing E10 Automotive fuel (MoGas) with 10% Ethanol content. Avgas Fuel Additives "Decalin Runup" and "Alcor TCP" have been found suitable for use in 912/914 engine types. Additional general engine operating tips. Important note concerning Ethanol blended fuels: The use of 10% ethanol content fuels has been approved for the engine only (including internal fuel system/lines/hoses/fittings) and does not include aircraft systems. It is the responsibility of the Aircraft Manufacturer to verify the compatibility of the entire fuel system of the aircraft. ClickHERE (http://www.rotax-owner.com/SI_TB_Info/ServiceInfo/SI-912-016.pdf)to download a copy of this Revised Service Information, or visit our website at http://www.Rotax-Owner.com. -------- Rotax Dealer, Ontario Canada http://www.cfisher.com/ Awesome *New Forum * http://rotaxaircraft.com/forum/ Realtime Kitfox movies to separate the internet chatter from the truth http://www.youtube.com/profile_videos?user=kitfoxflyer Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=238595#238595 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 03:38:42 AM PST US Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Warp Drive Prop pitch on 582. From: "dave" Andrew, Check tach -- do you use a tiny tach ? Many others have found to be un-reliable and inconsistent. For prop. just make the pitch finer 1/4 degree at a time and run up till you get 6200 static. You do have a prop gauge? -------- Rotax Dealer, Ontario Canada http://www.cfisher.com/ Awesome *New Forum * http://rotaxaircraft.com/forum/ Realtime Kitfox movies to separate the internet chatter from the truth http://www.youtube.com/profile_videos?user=kitfoxflyer Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=238596#238596 ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 09:22:58 AM PST US Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Rotax 912 / 914 Approved for 10 % ethanol From: "Roger Lee" Here is the full SI from Rotax on 10% ethanol use and a few other statements. Here is listed a new 2 stroke fluids SI, too. -------- Roger Lee Tucson, Az. Light Sport Repairman - Maintenance Rated Rotax Service Center 520-574-1080 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=238632#238632 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/si_2st_008_501.pdf http://forums.matronics.com//files/si_912_016_374.pdf ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 09:42:54 AM PST US Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Rotax 912 / 914 Approved for 10 % ethanol From: "dave" Good update Roger, I have used thousands of Gallons of Regular grade auto gas with ethanol in 582 Kitfox with out any issues yet. No melted fuel lines, melted fuel tanks blablabla I know what works for me and locals so the rest is just fear mongering form the Armchair captains LOL I have no KREEM in my tanks either. So it works for me, ethanol is not my choice but I forced to use it . Dave -------- Rotax Dealer, Ontario Canada http://www.cfisher.com/ Awesome *New Forum * http://rotaxaircraft.com/forum/ Realtime Kitfox movies to separate the internet chatter from the truth http://www.youtube.com/profile_videos?user=kitfoxflyer Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=238635#238635 ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 01:48:23 PM PST US From: "Pete Christensen" Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Avgas Stains I've been using ZEP Heavy Duty Citrus Degreaser from Home Depot. Works great for gasoline stains and grease on the motor and under the plane. I'm not a tree hugger but is biodegradable. Everytime I use a "green" product, I have to go out and cut down a tree to compensate. Pete Kitfox III 912 Grove IVO ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 04:22:20 PM PST US From: "Lowell Fitt" Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Nanco 21X12X8 tires Sorry, that is per each. Lowell ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lynn Matteson" Sent: Thursday, April 09, 2009 1:29 PM Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Nanco 21X12X8 tires > > Each? Pair? > > Lynn Matteson > Kitfox IV Speedster, taildragger > Jabiru 2200, #2062, 624.3 hrs > Sensenich 62x46 > Electroair direct-fire ignition system > Status: flying > do not archive > > > > On Apr 9, 2009, at 12:05 PM, Lowell Fitt wrote: > >> >> >> Hello List. >> >> HighWing LLC is now able to supply the smooth tread Nanco 21X12X8 >> tires. As seen on Dick Maddox new gear ;-) . They will be on the >> website soon. >> >> To order, call Mark at 208-891-4041. >> >> Price, $49.95 plus shipping. >> >> Lowell >> >> >> >> >> >> > > > > > ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 06:18:45 PM PST US From: "Dave G" Subject: Kitfox-List: Hour meter device I'm sure a few people have looked at a device sold by Aircraft spruce that will run your hour meter only when the engine is actually running. I knew about it but didn't really pay much attention until I saw it again yesterday. I thought it would be handy to not run up hours anytime I power on the master and thought about what this device might do, with only three wires for rect + in, battery + out and a lead to the hour meter (and apparently any other DC device like lights you might want to run). I thought about this and it seemed to me that a single power diode would accomplish the same task. If I put the rectifier output to the diode and fed the same leg to the hour meter it would only run while the engine did. The other side of the diode to the battery would take care of charging duties normally. I wonder if there's something like a TO 220 in that little can? 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