---------------------------------------------------------- RotaxEngines-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sun 07/13/08: 6 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 11:50 AM - Re: RotaxEngines-List Digest: 3 Msgs - 07/12/08 (Tom463@aol.com) 2. 04:41 PM - Re: Re: High Oil Pressure (Noel Loveys) 3. 06:43 PM - electric carb heat (jtortho@aol.com) 4. 07:27 PM - Re: High Oil Pressure (Roger Lee) 5. 08:15 PM - Re: High Oil Pressure (Rich L) 6. 11:05 PM - Max EGT Temps for 914? (darinh) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 11:50:19 AM PST US From: Tom463@aol.com Subject: RotaxEngines-List: Re: RotaxEngines-List Digest: 3 Msgs - 07/12/08 Anyone know where to get the best price on a new 912ULS? In a message dated 7/13/2008 3:00:15 A.M. 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If not contact me off list. Carl ----- Original Message ----- From: Tommy Walker Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2008 7:41 AM Subject: Low Oil Pressure....Re: RotaxEngines-List: High Oil Pressure ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 01:38:53 PM PST US Subject: RotaxEngines-List: Re: High Oil Pressure From: "rampil" Rich, Best not to replace the flex oil line with metal. Have you noticed the degree of vibration on start and stop? You will tear up any metal lines on the engine side of the firewall. By the same token, always follow good manufacturing practice and AC43.13 when it comes to bend radius and the other 5 or 6 rules of flex hose use. -------- Ira N224XS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=192401#192401 ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 02:29:36 PM PST US Subject: RotaxEngines-List: Re: High Oil Pressure From: "Rich L" Good point and thanks Ira. The oil line ends up very close to the exhaust manifold, 1/2", and I am thinking of ordering some exhaust wrap (header wrap) to shield it. At this moment I am also looking at rerouting the oil line but there don't seem to be many options. It is running and flying great but I have to keep my eye on that area. It doesn't show any signs of overheating the oil line yet though. Rich Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=192404#192404 **************Get the scoop on last night's hottest shows and the live music scene in your area - Check out TourTracker.com! (http://www.tourtracker.com?NCID=aolmus00050000000112) ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 04:41:05 PM PST US From: "Noel Loveys" Subject: RE: RotaxEngines-List: Re: High Oil Pressure Keep a real close eye on that solder joint. After a few hours you may find cracking at the edge of where the solder permeated the wire. I have a friend who used to do the same fix on older cars. The fix lasted less than a year on average. A new crimp fitting would last a long time. Noel -----Original Message----- From: owner-rotaxengines-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rotaxengines-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Rich L Sent: Saturday, July 12, 2008 1:26 AM Subject: RotaxEngines-List: Re: High Oil Pressure Nailed it. Thank you Roger and all who helped me in my search. What it turned out to be was the Ground Wire from the Battery to the engine. It read 10 ohms and when I wiggled it, went to 0 ohms. I puddled solder into the crimp then took it up for a test. The Oil Pressure was rock solid from 57 to 62 during a 30 min flight. The other good thing is during my search I found another possible problem in the suction Oil Line from the Oil Cooler to the engine. It is the Blue Oil Line they sell and the Radius was 3 inches and had started to crimp under the firesleeve. I replaced the line and widened out the radius with some brass fittings. I think I will go to rigid oil lines. Anyway, thanks to all and the Kitfox/Rotax is an awsome combination. Rich Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=192355#192355 ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 06:43:09 PM PST US Subject: RotaxEngines-List: electric carb heat From: jtortho@aol.com re opening an old topic Any insight on the electric form of carb heat for de ice purposes.? I have a searey project, with the additional alternator so I have current to spare.??? I have seen one on the jabaru sight with 2 different? settings. this seems to go on the in board side of the carb.? Another screws in to bottom of the carb.? Both draw a few amps, so maybe not enough energy to really be effective.? This would be easier then re plumbing for the sky- drive water based system. Thanks Jim Timoney klew ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 07:27:07 PM PST US Subject: RotaxEngines-List: Re: High Oil Pressure From: "Roger Lee" Hi Rich, I wrapped my exhaust pipes on my Filght Design CT. I wrapped the header coming right out of the exhaust and down to the muffler including the knuckled joint. It has made a world of difference in high temps in the immediate area of the exhaust pipes and no more blow-by of exhaust gases out past the joint. This made all my surrounding hoses and wires and engine mounts much cooler. The header wrap I used is the 2" and then over wrap each inch. My exhaust pipe was 15" long and took about 74" of 2" wrap. After I land I can actually put my hand on my exhaust pipes. The wrap company claims a 70% decrease in temps, but who knows the real truth. You will not notice any difference if you have EGT probes. I have a Dynon system and it didn't make a bit of difference in my temps. You can by the wrap at most automotive stores. 50' is about $45. I would recommend the header wrap to anyone. Flight Design gave me a factory approval with out any problems. -------- Roger Lee Tucson, Az. Light Sport Repairman - Maintenance Rated Rotax Service Center 520-574-1080 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=192581#192581 ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 08:15:54 PM PST US Subject: RotaxEngines-List: Re: High Oil Pressure From: "Rich L" I checked my local auto store and the price was $56 for 50' so I went to Aircraft Spruce and got the "Exhaust insulating wrap" at 1" x 15' at $12 w/shipping. Think that is all I need for that area. I hope I don't cause a hot spot but I didnt know and after Roger said he is using it everywhere, it sounds good. I use the Dynon D-100 also. I also ordered a #6 multistrand with crimp on lugs to replace that ground wire I soldered. I am out in the sticks so the auto stores only have big wire and lugs. I agree on the solder having limited life. Sure fixed my oil sender problem though. The new radius of that oil line from the suction input to the oil cooler is 6" vs 3 inches now by using some brass extensions on the cooler. The 43.13 is great if you read it right. That bad oil hose had 160 hours on it with no signs of overheating from the exhaust even though it was within 1/2" It is right in front where the ram air blows directly on it which may have helped. thanks Rich Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=192586#192586 ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 11:05:07 PM PST US Subject: RotaxEngines-List: Max EGT Temps for 914? From: "darinh" I cannot find anywere in the manuals where it states the max EGT temp for the 914. Can anyone let me know what they are or what they have experienced? My sensors are mounted in the factory set locations in the exhaust manifolds. I was doing some taxi testing today and I saw EGT's as high as 1530 at an rpm of 4500 or so. -------- Darin Hawkes Series 7 (Done - Waiting on Airworthiness) 914 Turbo Kaysville, Utah Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=192602#192602 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.