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1. 03:21 AM - Re: RotaxEngines-List Digest: 2 Msgs - 09/30/09 (Randy Cannon)
2. 11:24 AM - Re: Re: RotaxEngines-List Digest: 2 Msgs - 09/30/09 (Guy Buchanan)
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| Subject: | Re: RotaxEngines-List Digest: 2 Msgs - 09/30/09 |
If it were not for the fact I had a leaking manifold gasket I would never
> have noticed the weeping oil pump.The small amount of oil that leaked into
> the manifold would simply burn off when the engine was started. My only
> concern is if this is not normal will it effect the oil ratio that is sent
> to the engine. Has anyone ever checked the inside of the intake manifold to
> see if there is any oil after the engine has been sitting for a few days?
> This may be normal or it could be a problem . Thanks
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> Time: 12:21:02 PM PST US
> Subject: RotaxEngines-List: 503 injector pump
> From: Randy Cannon <rcdifla@gmail.com>
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> I have a 503 single carb about 5 year old with around 30 hours on it. It
> is dripping oil on one of the coils due to a small intake leak around the
> rubber gasket that joins the carb adaptor plate to the intake manifold new
> one on order. Question do these oil pumps weep a little oil due to the oil
> tank being higher than the pump or is there something wrong with the oil
> pump. Thanks
>
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> Time: 01:58:59 PM PST US
> From: "Les Goldner" <lgold@quantum-associates.com>
> Subject: RE: RotaxEngines-List: 503 injector pump
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> Randy,
>
> I'm not certain about what you are saying with regards to the carbs or
> leaking on the ignition coil, but the oil injection system on my 503, which
> has a oil tank above the engine has never leaked.
>
> Les
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>
> From: owner-rotaxengines-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-rotaxengines-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Randy
> Cannon
> Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 12:14 PM
> Subject: RotaxEngines-List: 503 injector pump
>
>
> I have a 503 single carb about 5 year old with around 30 hours on it. It
> is dripping oil on one of the coils due to a small intake leak around the
> rubber gasket that joins the carb adaptor plate to the intake manifold new
> one on order. Question do these oil pumps weep a little oil due to the oil
> tank being higher than the pump or is there something wrong with the oil
> pump. Thanks
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: RotaxEngines-List Digest: 2 Msgs - 09/30/09 |
At 03:14 AM 10/2/2009, you wrote:
>Question do these oil pumps weep a little oil due to the oil
>tank being higher than the pump or is there something wrong with the oil
>pump. Thanks
The banjo fittings on the pump outlets are check valves. They often
leak, though they aren't supposed to. You may want to try replacing them.
Guy Buchanan
San Diego, CA
K-IV 1200 / 582-C / Warp / 400 hrs. and counting
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