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1. 04:22 PM - Changing Crush Gasket (peteohms)
2. 05:13 PM - Re: Changing Crush Gasket (Jack Kuehn)
3. 06:56 PM - Re: Changing Crush Gasket (Roger Lee)
4. 07:50 PM - Re: Changing Crush Gasket (Hugh)
5. 08:13 PM - Re: Re: Changing Crush Gasket (Craig Payne)
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| Subject: | Changing Crush Gasket |
I'm about to do my first oil change on my 912ul. Instructions call for changing
the crush gasket. Is there a generic gasket available at local auto parts stores?
Pete
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| Subject: | Re: Changing Crush Gasket |
I don't even remove the plug any more. I just remove the whole can from the
airplane and take the top off, dump out the old oil and clean everything up
as clean as new. Depends on your installation though. It's actually easier
for me to remove the entire sump than to stand on my head and remove the
darn plug. The can needs a good cleaning anyway.
Jack
On Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 5:19 PM, peteohms
<apeterchristensen@sbcglobal.net>wrote:
> apeterchristensen@sbcglobal.net>
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> I'm about to do my first oil change on my 912ul. Instructions call for
> changing the crush gasket. Is there a generic gasket available at local
> auto parts stores?
>
> Pete
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> Read this topic online here:
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> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=194969#194969
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| Subject: | Re: Changing Crush Gasket |
Hi Pete,
Your right that Rotax says to replace the crush washer every time. What I'm about
to say is not politically correct, but most people don't replace it every time.
Unless it leaks it is still good. Just don't over torque it when you put
it back together and smash it. You can use it 3-4 times before replacing the crush
washer. Like I said this is against the Rotax manual, but I have never seen
one leak that has just been used once.
If you want to replace it now you could probably pick up a crush washer at a motorcycle
shop or order one from Lockwood or California Power Systems.
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Roger Lee
Tucson, Az.
Light Sport Repairman - Maintenance Rated
Rotax Service Center
520-574-1080
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| Subject: | Changing Crush Gasket |
Pete:
Not to my knowledge. The copper crush washers recommended by Rotax should
always be used. Your life is at stake. The Rotax Engines DO NOT LIKE LOSS OF
OIL. Use the recommended crush gasket!! You can get them from Lockwood
Aviation.
Hugh
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Subject: RotaxEngines-List: Changing Crush Gasket
<apeterchristensen@sbcglobal.net>
I'm about to do my first oil change on my 912ul. Instructions call for
changing the crush gasket. Is there a generic gasket available at local
auto parts stores?
Pete
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=194969#194969
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| Subject: | Re: Changing Crush Gasket |
You could install one of the quick-drain valves from Saf-air or Curtis and
be done with it. Aircraft Spruce and California Power Systems both carry
them:
http://www.rotaxparts.net/Scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=1306
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/eppages/safairsump.php
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/curtisquickdv.php (scroll to
bottom)
-- Craig
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