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2. 03:25 PM - replacement carb rubber connector boots (Dave)
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Hi kitfox flyers, Trying to sort out some Wt & Bal numbers, My info from
a 1994 SkyStar paperwork page for a model 4/1200 says the flight CG
limits are 10.2" to 16.0 I do not have a actual envelope from a POH so
I am assuming these are correct. Can anyone confirm these numbers.
Still trying to sort out fueling issues and changing to hose that will
tolerate ethanol, Many hoses are very spongy and out gassing fuel
vapors, changing all of them, it also looks like I have a diaphragm
issue as well because of the bad fuel. The Tanker truck drivers say
their O rings only last a couple of weeks(Chevron) but Chevron gets 50
Cents a gal tax credit! it will never not be in fuel here in California.
Thanks for your input and help. Bob and Toodie
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| Subject: | replacement carb rubber connector boots |
For those who vaguely remember my question about these I have received a set
of connector rubber boots from JBM Industries today. JBM appear quick to do
business with and accurate in their shipments. So no problems there.
Delivery times to the frozen wilds of summertime Nova Scotia are average.
The boots themselves are clearly not the same material as the Rotax ones,
and may be slightly thicker on the outside where the flexing and cracking
takes place on the originals. All other dimensions are about the same. There
is some flash from the moulding process on the ID that I might want to
remove, but it's so very small that it likely wouldn't matter. They are not
a lot more rigid than the Rotax ones so I can't imagine any additional
vibration induced carb problem. You'll want to make sure the screen is in
place around the main jet tube to keep bubbles down with either boot.
With my experience on motorcycles as a background I would expect the new
boots to provide reasonable service but get somewhat stiffer with age. In
any case I will install them when the ones I was gifted wear out. If you
need new boots the company seems to live up to their promises, providing a
quick, well priced aftermarket alternative and appear to be worth a try. If
I experience any down side to these over the next couple of years, I'll
report back.
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