---------------------------------------------------------- Kitfox-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Wed 09/09/15: 1 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 11:42 PM - Re: Kitfox-List Digest: 2 Msgs - 09/08/15 (michael paton) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 11:42:20 PM PST US From: michael paton Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Kitfox-List Digest: 2 Msgs - 09/08/15 Hi, I looking for the answer on this hassle as I have exactly the same prob lem, I had a Kitfox 5, with the 100 hp rotax moter, when cool it starts eas ily, but when hot runs fine but cant restart if I turn it off !!!!I Zambia ,Africa based, Michael Paton On Wednesday, September 9, 2015 9:03 AM, Kitfox-List Digest Server wrote: * ======================== =C2- Online Versions of Today's List Digest Archive ======================== Today's complete Kitfox-List Digest can also be found in either of the two Web Links listed below.=C2- The .html file includes the Digest format ted in HTML for viewing with a web browser and features Hyperlinked Indexes and Message Navigation.=C2- The .txt file includes the plain ASCII versio n of the Kitfox-List Digest and can be viewed with a generic text editor such as Notepad or with a web browser. 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The warm engine starts instantly when using 87 octane fuel. =C2- When I started my tour, I filled up with 100LL and=C2- the engine runs great but after flying between airports and stopping the engine, it re fuses to start.=C2- I have tried everything I can think of to remedy the problem to no avail.=C2- I thought it might be a vapor lock problem so I shielded the gascolator and the fuel lines all have fire sleeve on them, no change.=C2- I put a new kit in the fuel pump and replaced the pulse line , no change.=C2- I have tried using the choke and primer but when it is h ot, it will not start.=C2- I have changed plugs, still no luck.=C2- I d o notice that the plugs are dry when I pull them out after trying to start and are a bit white due to the 100LL I guess.=C2- They check ok.=C2- I am using the BR8ES resistor plugs with resistor caps.=C2- I have found th at if I pull a plug from each cylinder and put a few drops of gas in each c ylinder and reassemble the engine and cowling, the engine will start, usual ly.=C2- I have tried a lot of things to try to correct this problem and s o far have not been able to fix it.=C2- Any ideas out there?=C2- Harold McConnellKitfox 3 with 582 oil injected1012 hours airframe 500 engin e.NE North Dakota ________________________________=C2- Message 2=C2- ____________________ _________________ Time: 09:53:09 AM PST US Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Hard starting 582 using 100LL From: Guy Buchanan Tough one. I ran a 582 grey head for 500 hours running nothing but 100LL with no problems whatsoever. I did use Decalin reliably so that may have helped. The fact that it starts after a manual prime indicates no fuel, rather than flooding, but it looks like you've covered all the bases there. Since it doesn't appear to be electrical the only thing I can suggest is to get systematic about following the fuel flow: 1. Test flow rate before fuel pump. 2. Test flow rate at the carb by turning over the engine. 3. Carefully check carb bowls and bowl vents. 4. Check for carb air leaks, particularly in the sockets. (White plugs =C2- =C2- indicate lean running.) 5. Check compression. 6. Check for crankcase leaks. (Maybe seals dried out.) 7. Check for exhaust blockage. Obviously I don't think your problem is 100ll related. I'm guessing it's either tangentially related or merely coincidental based on your recent increased usage. (Of course you're going to tell me that you put 87 back in and the engine starts reliably cold and hot. :-D ) Good luck! Guy Buchanan Ramona, CA Kitfox IV-1200 / 912-S / Warp 3cs / 500 hrs. flying again. Now a glider pilot, too. 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