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1. 05:07 AM - Re: Free Wheeling Prop (Catz631@aol.com)
2. 06:44 AM - Re: Free Wheeling Prop (Duncan & Ami McFadyean)
3. 07:32 AM - Coolant Level (michael baker)
4. 07:39 AM - Re: Coolant Level (Roger Lee)
5. 11:10 PM - Re: Free Wheeling Prop (Les Goldner)
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| Subject: | Re: Free Wheeling Prop |
Dale,
This problem has been mentioned a few times on the Kitfox list. I remember
Lowell Fitt telling me about this problem on a cross country trip. He stopped
at an airport (maybe an overnight) and then on start the engine swung freely
with no compression as yours did. His solution was to run Marvel Mystery oil
thru the engine and it freed the valves and the problem was gone. I don't know
if the problem was in the valve hydraulics or sticking valves due to avgas. I
do know you are not the only one to have this problem as it has been listed on
several occasions.
Dick Maddux
Kitfox 4-1200
Rotax 912UL
Pensacola,Fl
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| Subject: | Re: Free Wheeling Prop |
I've only seen this once before, on an engine that had been overheated
(because of loss of cooling water; the heads had gone loose too, which is a
classic symptom of the overheating). It seemed to run OK otherwise, but blew
out all its oil a few hours later.
Duncan McF.
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From: "Dale Orth" <daleorth@embarqmail.com>
Sent: Saturday, October 25, 2008 9:28 PM
Subject: RotaxEngines-List: Free Wheeling Prop
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> I hand propped my 912 today and it turned over like their was no
> compression. I tried to start the Engine and it turned over like all the
> plugs were missing. Five minutes later I had compression and it ran fine.
> What's the deal??? Does it have something to do with the slipper clutch???
> Could this happen when I'm flying??? I sure could use some help here.
> Thanks
> Dale
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> KitFox 7
> Las Vegas, Nv
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What should the approximate coolant level be in the expansion tank
on the 912UL?
I am using Evans coolant.
Thanks, Mike
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| Subject: | Re: Coolant Level |
There are marks for minimum and maximum levels. I usually keep mine in the middle.
Unless you develop a leak the level usually doesn't change.
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Roger Lee
Tucson, Az.
Light Sport Repairman - Maintenance Rated
Rotax Service Center
520-574-1080
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| Subject: | Free Wheeling Prop |
Hi Guys,
Are you starting the engine by hand propping it?
I'm a little confused here. I have a 3-blade Warp Drive prop on my 912 and
was told never to hand prop it because it turns way too fast and will most
assuredly lop off a few fingers.
Les
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> From: owner-rotaxengines-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-rotaxengines-list-server@matronics.com] On
> Behalf Of Robert C Harrison
> Sent: Saturday, October 25, 2008 2:56 PM
> To: rotaxengines-list@matronics.com
> Subject: RE: RotaxEngines-List: Free Wheeling Prop
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> I'm not sure Dale but how long was it stool prior to you propping it ?
> I'm thinking if it is a late model perhaps the hydraulics to
> the valves had lost pressure.
> Regards
> Bob Harrison G-PTAG 914 Rotax.
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-rotaxengines-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-rotaxengines-list-server@matronics.com] On
> Behalf Of Dale Orth
> Sent: 25 October 2008 22:28
> To: rotaxengines-list@matronics.com
> Subject: RotaxEngines-List: Free Wheeling Prop
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> <daleorth@embarqmail.com>
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> I hand propped my 912 today and it turned over like their was
> no compression. I tried to start the Engine and it turned
> over like all the plugs were missing. Five minutes later I
> had compression and it ran fine. What's the deal??? Does it
> have something to do with the slipper clutch???
> Could this happen when I'm flying??? I sure could use some help here.
> Thanks
> Dale
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> KitFox 7
> Las Vegas, Nv
> daleorth@embarqmail.com
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