---------------------------------------------------------- RotaxEngines-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sun 04/08/07: 5 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 05:34 AM - Re: Firesleeve Ends (h&jeuropa) 2. 10:17 AM - 503 Hard start (Scott Mac.) 3. 11:46 AM - Re: 503 Hard start (Dave G.) 4. 12:01 PM - Re: 503 Hard start (ElleryWeld@aol.com) 5. 08:27 PM - Re: 503 Hard start (NYTerminat@aol.com) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 05:34:17 AM PST US Subject: RotaxEngines-List: Re: Firesleeve Ends From: "h&jeuropa" Hugh, At the PAMA seminar they specificially mentioned Toluene. We'd guess other agressive solvents would be OK but don't know for sure. We don't think mineral spirits would work. Jim and Heather Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=105612#105612 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 10:17:17 AM PST US Subject: RotaxEngines-List: 503 Hard start From: "Scott Mac." I'm new to Ultralights and Rotax motors and I just purchased a '91 Kolb Mk II with a 503 DDIC. The engine is equipped with a pull start. and the only time I'm successful starting this motor is if I use starting fluid. Any suggestions as to what adjustments is necessary? -------- Scott Mac. MK II Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=105691#105691 ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 11:46:41 AM PST US From: "Dave G." Subject: Re: RotaxEngines-List: 503 Hard start Sounds like it's past due for new seals. Do not archive ----- Original Message ----- From: "Scott Mac." Sent: Sunday, April 08, 2007 2:16 PM Subject: RotaxEngines-List: 503 Hard start > > I'm new to Ultralights and Rotax motors and I just purchased a '91 Kolb Mk > II with a 503 DDIC. The engine is equipped with a pull start. and the > only time I'm successful starting this motor is if I use starting fluid. > Any suggestions as to what adjustments is necessary? > > -------- > Scott Mac. > MK II > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=105691#105691 > > > ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 12:01:21 PM PST US From: ElleryWeld@aol.com Subject: Re: RotaxEngines-List: 503 Hard start First of all DO NOT use starting fluid especially on a two stroke that gets it lube throught the fuel, install a primer pump to squirt gas in the intake manifold and you shouldnt have any problems starting but if you already have tyhat system and use it then you have other problems what type of ignition systerm and Dual or single might need more info to really help you Ellery Do Not Archive ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 08:27:33 PM PST US From: NYTerminat@aol.com Subject: Re: RotaxEngines-List: 503 Hard start Scott, Not sure if the Bing carb is like a Rotax 912 but with the 912 the throttle must be closed to start the engine. If you open the throttle it will not start. If that is not the case then a primer will do the trick. In a message dated 4/8/2007 2:47:26 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, occom@ns.sympatico.ca writes: --> RotaxEngines-List message posted by: "Scott Mac." > > I'm new to Ultralights and Rotax motors and I just purchased a '91 Kolb Mk > II with a 503 DDIC. The engine is equipped with a pull start. and the > only time I'm successful starting this motor is if I use starting fluid. > Any suggestions as to what adjustments is necessary? > > -------- > Scott Mac. > MK II ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message rotaxengines-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/RotaxEngines-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/rotaxengines-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/rotaxengines-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.