---------------------------------------------------------- Kitfox-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Thu 09/30/10: 4 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 02:26 AM - Re: Prop balancer for 582 (dave) 2. 02:30 AM - Re: Sealant for header tank fittings (dave) 3. 07:40 PM - Re: Re: Sealant for header tank fittings (Patrick Reilly) 4. 07:58 PM - Re: Re: Prop balancer for 582 (Patrick Reilly) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 02:26:34 AM PST US Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Prop balancer for 582 From: "dave" Use primer ports. I would be it your prop -- try old gsc or borrow one to isolate. carlisle wrote: > Occom...In the mid-90's, Rotax went to a flywheel (the one on the generator side of the engine, not the gearbox) that contains some kind of viscous liquid. This helps to dampen the power pulses and is supposed to absorb vibrations before they leave the engine. It's standard on all their 2-strokes now I believe. > > Mnflyer...Good point on the carbs. I've spent quite a bit of time synching them without use of the Synchromate, i.e. just making sure the slides are even and they reach the top @ the same time and the egt's match up well. I'm curious about the Synchromate though. It appears that it is made more for the 912/914 Rotaxes, rather than the 2 strokes as it refers to 2 carbs that are vacuum linked. Where would one hook up the vacuum lines that run to the instrument on the 582/Bing 54 carbs? > > Chris -------- 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=314198#314198 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 02:30:07 AM PST US Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Sealant for header tank fittings From: "dave" I use daily plumbers putty goo in a can from home depot. $4 or 5$ a can -- good for gas,diesel and oils read the can. Never had a leak but it has solved many in 35 year and Hundreds of planes. DO NOT use Teflon tape!! -------- 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=314199#314199 ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 07:40:20 PM PST US Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Re: Sealant for header tank fittings From: Patrick Reilly Mike, Thanks for that recommendation a few months ago. Dow 730 was the only sealant that didn't leak on my plastic header tank. I have mine in the refrigerator on your advice. Wish I'd known about Sky Geek. A/C was $20 more. do not archive Pat Reilly Mod 3 582 Reuilt Rockford, IL On Wed, Sep 29, 2010 at 11:17 AM, mikeperkins wrote: > michael.perkins@rauland.com> > > I used the Dow 730 sealant years ago after it was recommended to me by an > aircraft-builder friend who worked for Dow. I managed to get Aircraft Spruce > to stock it. Though it's expensive, I have not had a fuel leak on anything > I've used it on, including tank cover plates and square-port fuel gauges. I > saw another friend put it on a tank fitting and then pour fuel into the tank > immediately, no leak. It's always worked well. I've had my tube for 20 years > - it's still in the frig and still just as good as new. I look at the price > like a complete "gasket kit" for a lifetime of fuel systems. Sky Geek has it > today for $78. > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=314111#314111 > > -- Pat Reilly Mod 3 582 Rebuild Rockford,IL ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 07:58:21 PM PST US Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Re: Prop balancer for 582 From: Patrick Reilly Chris, When it came time to sync my 582 carbs I was dreading the process. I remembered past twin carb VW and 4 carb motorcycle engine syncing with all the hookups, adjusting and readjusting. Another 582 driver said all he ever did was sync the slides by eye using the same method you mentioned. It worked great for me too, and took less than 5 minutes. Engine runs smooth with equal EGT's. I don't think I could have done any better, may worse, with the manometer setup. Pat Reilly Mod 3 582 Rebuilt Rockford, IL On Wed, Sep 29, 2010 at 7:37 PM, carlisle wrote: > > Occom...In the mid-90's, Rotax went to a flywheel (the one on the generator > side of the engine, not the gearbox) that contains some kind of viscous > liquid. This helps to dampen the power pulses and is supposed to absorb > vibrations before they leave the engine. It's standard on all their > 2-strokes now I believe. > > Mnflyer...Good point on the carbs. I've spent quite a bit of time synching > them without use of the Synchromate, i.e. just making sure the slides are > even and they reach the top @ the same time and the egt's match up well. > I'm curious about the Synchromate though. It appears that it is made more > for the 912/914 Rotaxes, rather than the 2 strokes as it refers to 2 carbs > that are vacuum linked. Where would one hook up the vacuum lines that run > to the instrument on the 582/Bing 54 carbs? > > Chris > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=314182#314182 > > -- Pat Reilly Mod 3 582 Rebuild Rockford,IL ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message kitfox-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Kitfox-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/kitfox-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/kitfox-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.