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1. 11:17 AM - Fw: Engines (William Kulpa)
2. 12:02 PM - Re: Fw: Engines (barrynorman@comcast.net)
3. 12:10 PM - Re: Fw: Engines (Ray Wilhelm)
4. 01:53 PM - Re: Fw: Engines (William Kulpa)
5. 02:01 PM - Re: Fw: Engines (Larry Wheat)
6. 02:05 PM - Re: Fw: Engines (John Locke)
7. 10:50 PM - Re: Fw: Engines (Keith Palmer)
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I am about to purchase the engine for my Pulsar III and thought I'd poll the
combined intelligence of this group before moving forward.
The choices for me are either a Rotax 912ULiS or Jabiru 3300 but I also need a
fire wall forward kit. I asked Lockwood for a FWF kit and they seem to only
have the engine.
So, question one is between the Rotax and the Jabiru. Each has advantages and
a
disadvantages, some of which depends on your point of view, but the biggest
question is about reliability. A browse of the internet indicates that some
folks are having reliability issues with the Jabiru but posts on this site say
otherwise. I would appreciate hearing from the Jabiru crowd about any
maintenance issues with the 3300, or perhaps good things to say about it. The
912ULiS is new so there is a concern about how reliable it will be and whether
Rotax has worked out all the bugs.
The second question is about sources, who sells engines with fire wall forward
kits? Apparently Lockwood doesn't. Jabiru has the FWF kit so that's another
plus in their favor.
Best Regards, Bill
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I have the 912S on my Pulsar III and haven't had any problems. Overall I ge
t decent performance and great fuel burn. Downside is they are more complex
than=C2-the Jabiru and getting a firewall forward for the Pulsar III wit
h the Rotax will be a challenge. Maybe someone has one they are willing to
part with or make a mold for you.
=C2-
Barry
----- Original Message -----
From: "William Kulpa" <kulpa@att.net>
Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2012 2:13:32 PM
Subject: Pulsar-List: Fw: Engines
I am about to purchase the engine for my Pulsar III and thought I'd poll th
e combined intelligence of this group before moving forward.
The choices for me are either a Rotax 912ULiS or Jabiru 3300 but I also nee
d a fire wall forward kit.=C2- I asked Lockwood for a FWF kit and they se
em to only have the engine.
So, question one is between the Rotax and the Jabiru.=C2- Each has advant
ages and a disadvantages, some of which depends on your point of view, but
the biggest question is about reliability.=C2- A browse of the internet i
ndicates that some folks are having reliability issues with the Jabiru but
posts on this site say otherwise.=C2- I would appreciate hearing from the
Jabiru crowd about any maintenance issues with the 3300, or perhaps good t
hings to say about it.=C2- The 912ULiS is new so there is a concern about
how reliable it will be and whether Rotax has worked out all the bugs.
The second question is about sources, who sells engines with fire wall forw
ard kits?=C2- Apparently Lockwood doesn't.=C2- Jabiru has the FWF kit s
o that's another plus in their favor.
=C2- Best Regards, Bill
==
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Where are you located Bill?
Ray Pulsar III/3300
From: owner-pulsar-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-pulsar-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of William Kulpa
Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2012 11:14 AM
Subject: Pulsar-List: Fw: Engines
I am about to purchase the engine for my Pulsar III and thought I'd poll the
combined intelligence of this group before moving forward.
The choices for me are either a Rotax 912ULiS or Jabiru 3300 but I also need
a fire wall forward kit. I asked Lockwood for a FWF kit and they seem to
only have the engine.
So, question one is between the Rotax and the Jabiru. Each has advantages
and a disadvantages, some of which depends on your point of view, but the
biggest question is about reliability. A browse of the internet indicates
that some folks are having reliability issues with the Jabiru but posts on
this site say otherwise. I would appreciate hearing from the Jabiru crowd
about any maintenance issues with the 3300, or perhaps good things to say
about it. The 912ULiS is new so there is a concern about how reliable it
will be and whether Rotax has worked out all the bugs.
The second question is about sources, who sells engines with fire wall
forward kits? Apparently Lockwood doesn't. Jabiru has the FWF kit so
that's another plus in their favor.
Best Regards, Bill
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Lakeway, Texas, just west of Austin.
Best Regards, Bill
Cell: 512-415-2991
Home: 512-261-6375
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From: Ray Wilhelm <rwilhelm@dc.rr.com>
Sent: Thu, June 14, 2012 2:11:04 PM
Subject: RE: Pulsar-List: Fw: Engines
Where are you located Bill?
Ray Pulsar III/3300
From:owner-pulsar-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-pulsar-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of William Kulpa
Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2012 11:14 AM
Subject: Pulsar-List: Fw: Engines
I am about to purchase the engine for my Pulsar III and thought I'd poll the
combined intelligence of this group before moving forward.
The choices for me are either a Rotax 912ULiS or Jabiru 3300 but I also need a
fire wall forward kit. I asked Lockwood for a FWF kit and they seem to only
have the engine.
So, question one is between the Rotax and the Jabiru. Each has advantages and
a
disadvantages, some of which depends on your point of view, but the biggest
question is about reliability. A browse of the internet indicates that some
folks are having reliability issues with the Jabiru but posts on this site say
otherwise. I would appreciate hearing from the Jabiru crowd about any
maintenance issues with the 3300, or perhaps good things to say about it. The
912ULiS is new so there is a concern about how reliable it will be and whether
Rotax has worked out all the bugs.
The second question is about sources, who sells engines with fire wall forward
kits? Apparently Lockwood doesn't. Jabiru has the FWF kit so that's another
plus in their favor.
Best Regards, Bill
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I have a Pulsar III with the 2200 Jabiru. There are about 14hrs on it in
testing. I have the AeroInjector with Lightspeed ignition. With my
particular setup I am seeing 140mph cruise which is fine because I fly
Light Sport anyway. I have the ground adjustable Sensenich composite prop
at 62". I am seeing consistent 2950 rpm at take of with the prop NOT being
unloaded. At unload I see 3200 which is right in the power band of the
engine. I and two other friends have been flying Jabiru's for about 5 yrs.
The first one I had was also a 2200 and did not experience any problems
with the engine. I did experience some premature cracking on the boot for
the carburetor but other than that trouble free. The bis secret to the
Jabiru is following the manufacturer';s instructions to the letter and of
course normal maintenance. It is smooth running engine with low fuel
consumption per horsepower. I am experiencing 3 1/2 to 4 gall per hour
depending on my mixture setting. My tow buddies had the 3300 in Highlanders
and experienced the same results as I did. Love the engine. Cooling is the
first and foremost consideration. Once that is done, and we have pics, all
is good. I can taxi my Pulsar for several laps around the airport and NOT
have any issues with cooling. Hope this helps. Also Jabiru does supply a
firewall forward kit for the Pulsar. Bear in mind that to make sure the
cowl is for the Jabiru 3300 install. Mine was 2 1/4" too short, so mad time
was upon me. Cheers, Larry
On Thu, Jun 14, 2012 at 11:13 AM, William Kulpa <kulpa@att.net> wrote:
>
> I am about to purchase the engine for my Pulsar III and thought I'd
> poll the combined intelligence of this group before moving forward.
>
> The choices for me are either a Rotax 912ULiS or Jabiru 3300 but I also
> need a fire wall forward kit. I asked Lockwood for a FWF kit and they seem
> to only have the engine.
>
> So, question one is between the Rotax and the Jabiru. Each has advantages
> and a disadvantages, some of which depends on your point of view, but the
> biggest question is about reliability. A browse of the internet indicates
> that some folks are having reliability issues with the Jabiru but posts on
> this site say otherwise. I would appreciate hearing from the Jabiru crowd
> about any maintenance issues with the 3300, or perhaps good things to say
> about it. The 912ULiS is new so there is a concern about how reliable it
> will be and whether Rotax has worked out all the bugs.
>
> The second question is about sources, who sells engines with fire wall
> forward kits? Apparently Lockwood doesn't. Jabiru has the FWF kit so
> that's another plus in their favor.
>
> Best Regards, Bill
>
>
> *
>
> *
>
>
--
Larry Wheat
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William=2C i'm a owner of a pulsar sp 100 and having a UL Power engine inst
alled in my plane. Your right about havine a FWF kit for your engine choice
. Having a mount made cost about $600 and cowling $800 . Your plane would d
o very well with the 260iS ( 108 HP)=2C it's only 160 lbs/elec ign=2C fuel
injected =2C and close to what you would pay for the other engines.
John Locke
From: kulpa@att.net
Subject: Pulsar-List: Fw: Engines
I am about to purchase the engine for my Pulsar III and thought I'd poll th
e combined intelligence of this group before moving forward.
The choices for me are either a Rotax 912ULiS or Jabiru 3300 but I also nee
d a fire wall forward kit. I asked Lockwood for a FWF kit and they seem to
only have the engine.
So=2C question one is between the Rotax and the Jabiru. Each has advantage
s and a disadvantages=2C some of which depends on your point of view=2C but
the biggest question is about reliability. A browse of the internet indic
ates that some folks are having reliability issues with the Jabiru but post
s on this site say otherwise. I would appreciate hearing from the Jabiru c
rowd about any maintenance issues with the 3300=2C or perhaps good things t
o say about it. The 912ULiS is new so there is a concern about how reliabl
e it will be and whether Rotax has worked out all the bugs.
The second question is about sources=2C who sells engines with fire wall fo
rward kits? Apparently Lockwood doesn't. Jabiru has the FWF kit so that's
another plus in their favor.
Best Regards=2C Bill
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Bill,
The only FWF package deal will be the Jabiru which will save a
lot of grey hairs, I hear they have sorted thier problems out now, when
I was looking they were haveing major problems with dropping valves etc
a few planes were written off in South Africa. The Rotax is a good motor
but I don't think it will be a walk in the park putting a FWF kit
together, unless someone has a kit lying in thier garage, I made my own
Ring engine mount and moulded my own cowl for the 912ul, I designed a La
Presti style cowl unfortunately I scrapped the moulds[not to be repeated
again] when I sold the plane.
Can send some pix if required.
Keith
PS I have a new Rotax 582 engine mount in the garage
----- Original Message -----
From: William Kulpa
To: pulsar-list@matronics.com
Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2012 8:13 PM
Subject: Pulsar-List: Fw: Engines
I am about to purchase the engine for my Pulsar III and thought I'd
poll the combined intelligence of this group before moving forward.
The choices for me are either a Rotax 912ULiS or Jabiru 3300 but I
also need a fire wall forward kit. I asked Lockwood for a FWF kit and
they seem to only have the engine.
So, question one is between the Rotax and the Jabiru. Each has
advantages and a disadvantages, some of which depends on your point of
view, but the biggest question is about reliability. A browse of the
internet indicates that some folks are having reliability issues with
the Jabiru but posts on this site say otherwise. I would appreciate
hearing from the Jabiru crowd about any maintenance issues with the
3300, or perhaps good things to say about it. The 912ULiS is new so
there is a concern about how reliable it will be and whether Rotax has
worked out all the bugs.
The second question is about sources, who sells engines with fire wall
forward kits? Apparently Lockwood doesn't. Jabiru has the FWF kit so
that's another plus in their favor.
Best Regards, Bill
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