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1. 05:27 AM - Re: 912 hoses and clamps (Catz631@aol.com)
2. 08:12 AM - Re: 912 hoses and clamps (rparigor@suffolk.lib.ny.us)
3. 08:44 AM - Re: 912 hoses and clamps (lucien)
4. 09:23 AM - Re: 912 hoses and clamps (Pete Christensen)
5. 01:34 PM - Re: Tanis engine preheat systems (Roger Lee)
6. 01:42 PM - Re: Rotax 503 (rayw)
7. 02:50 PM - Re: Re: Rotax 503 Repair DVD (Chas Knightsbridge)
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| Subject: | Re: 912 hoses and clamps |
LS,
I am pretty much of the same mindset as you are. I have looked everywhere
for 17mm ID heater hoses and have not found them here in the US. Even the
hose companies mentioned by some of the members, don't list them. I too will
reluctantly pay the $120 for two meters of this hose from the Rotax dealer.
I had thought about covering the hoses with fire sleeve where it comes in
close proximity to the muffler. What type of clamps are you using? The Corbin
(wire style) or the standard automotive gear style? Lockwood recommends the
Corbin but the parts book shows both and the prior owner of my engine used
the gear type.
Thanks,
Dick Maddux
Kitfox 4
912UL
Milton,Fl
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| Subject: | Re: 912 hoses and clamps |
Hi Dick
I am not flying with my 914 Europa yet, but have
silicone hoses for cooling and turbo intercooler.
I purchased
from a guy I think in Sweden, Europa has some custom needed hoses. I am
trying to use as many spring type clamps as possable.
Search
Silicone hoses:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewforum.php?f=9
McMaster has some spring clips:
www.mcmaster.com
also have a look at these places for hose and clips and other cooling
stuff:
http://www.sporthoses.com/parts/
http://www.dockingengineering.com/
http://www.summitracing.com/?Ntt=silicone+hose&N=700+115&Nao=100&Ntk=KeywordSearch
http://rotorclip.com/
http://www.highwingllc.com/radiatorshutters.html
Ron Parigoris
BTW I purchased clip tool from McMaster, worth
it, a lot cheapier and hurts a lot less than loosing an eye.A lot of
energy in those clips once compressed.
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| Subject: | Re: 912 hoses and clamps |
[quote="Dick Maddux"]LS,
I am pretty much of the same mindset as you are. I have looked everywhere for
17mm ID heater hoses and have not found them here in the US. Even the hose companies
mentioned by some of the members, don't list them. I too will reluctantly
pay the $120 for two meters of this hose from the Rotax dealer. I had thought
about covering the hoses with fire sleeve where it comes in close proximity
to the muffler. What type of clamps are you using? The Corbin (wire style)
or the standard automotive gear style? Lockwood recommends the Corbin but the
parts book shows both and the prior owner of my engine used the gear type.
Thanks,
Dick Maddux
Kitfox 4
912UL
Milton,Fl
> [b]
Hi Dick,
Well, I'm probably going to let Rotax put it to me on this too and just get a set
of the Rotax spring clamps. I have the original clamps on there since the hoses
are from when the engine was new, but it occurs to me it's probably not a
good idea to reuse them.
I'm told the spring clamps are the only type you want to use here, so I'm erring
on the side of conservatism on that.
Going to be a bit expensive in the end, but hey, it always is.....
LS
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LS
Titan II SS
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| Subject: | Re: 912 hoses and clamps |
I bought silicone hoses from a truck parts house. I paid $5/FT for 1
foot but later decided to do the whole engine and I paid about $2/Ft for
a enough to finish.
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| Subject: | Re: Tanis engine preheat systems |
Just an FYI from Rotax:
From:
"updates@rotax-owner.com"
Add sender to Contacts
To:
ROAN Rotax Owner Assistance Network
COLD WEATHER STARTING
Dear ROAN subscriber,
A cold engine can be difficult to start. More importantly a cold engine start
can cause increased wear, damaging engine parts and reducing the longevity of
your engine. An important consideration during cold weather operation is engine
pre heating to prevent engine damage, increase engine longevity and reduce engine
overhaul costs.
ROAN has released a Product Review Video covering the Tanis Engine Preheat System
for the Rotax 912 / 914.
Click here to view the Product Review Video:
- Description of the Tanis Engine Preheat System.
- Brief description of correct hook up and operation on a Rotax engine.
- Cold soak engine startup testing
- Temperature and thermal image monitoring of preheating
- Performance, ease of use and value for money ratings .
Now available in 120V or 230V configurations
The Tanis Engine Pre Heat System can be purchased from the following dealers:
BullyHawk Aero Performance
Phone: 1-866-418-4164
info@bullyhawk.com California Power Systems
Phone: 1-800-247-9653
info@800-airwolf.com Leading Edge Airfoils
1-800-532-3462
info@leadingedgeairfoils.com Lockwood Aviation
1-800-527-6829
lockwood@digital.net
European customers requiring a 230 Volt system configured with a European "Schuko"
power plug Click Here.
Help us help other Rotax Engine owners! Tell them of these valuable ROAN services and advise them to register to www.Rotax-Owner.com today for free e-mail Alert of critical to safety Rotax Service Information as released by the factory, expanded video instructions and on line e-learning videos.
Copyright 2008 rotax-owner.com
p.s.
I have installed two of these and the customers are tickled pink. They got to start
their engine's at almost 85F on a 18F morning. They put them on a timer and
the plane was ready to go when they got to the hanger. Pretty easy to install,
too.
If anyone here is interested I may be able to help a little on the price.
--------
Roger Lee
Tucson, Az.
Light Sport Repairman - Maintenance Rated
Rotax Repair Center
520-574-1080
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Just wanted to update on the problem. I finally had a chance to run it yesterday
after gapping the plugs to 0.018". It seemed to run a tad smother but did not
help it gain any RPM. Last night I decided to swap carbs from left to right
and try the "three finger test" again. While I had the carbs off I decided to
pull all the jets and again verify the sizes. The sizes were all proper. I used
a magnifying glass to look carefully at each one. I could see light through
each jet when I held it up. before reassembling the carbs I took the main jet
and needle jet and gently inserted the needles into each jet just to see how far
they would go up the taper of the needle. One of the Main jets did not go as
far as the other. I gently twisted and heard (more like felt) a subtle snap.
The jet then slid up the needle as far as the other main jet would go. The best
way to describe it is there was a crust build up in side the jet. Prior to
this I did spray the jets out with carb cleaner but now I know that was not enough.
Took it out today and tied it down and got it to run up to 6200 RPM.
Thank you again for all the helpful suggestions.
Ray W.
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| Subject: | Re: Rotax 503 Repair DVD |
G'day=2C
My apologies for the late reply.
I have just order and received this excellent Rotax 2 stroke repair DVD
http://www.homebuilthelp.com/New_Rotaxengine.htm
HomeBuilt offer a similar DVD for the 912
Extract:
If you can't attend a Rotax engine workshop=2C then owning this DVD is the
next best thing!
Alan Laymon=2C owner of Solo Aviation=2C an authorized Rotax repair station
with 10 years of experience with 2 cycle aircraft engines=2C explains in c
lear language at each step of his inspection process as he disassembles an
engine. You can now see and understand what procedures are involved with th
e 150 and 300 hour inspection/rebuild services. Alan points out the places
carbon accumulates=2C where the common areas of wear occur=2C and other si
gns indicating the possibility of potential failures. The specialized Rotax
engine tools are demonstrated as to their function in removing various int
ernal components. Installation and maintenance tricks are also demonstrated
and explained for the purpose of heading off future engine failures that c
an lead to disaster.
Some of the areas and functions of the engine that are demonstrated in deta
il include:
One of the most detailed carburetor overhauls you have ever seen - with cle
ar explanations at each step!
What comes in a carb rebuild kit... where do all the pieces go?
Identification and removal of all carb jets and float adjustment
Overwhelming evidence of what moisture does inside your engine
How moisture gets into your engine!
The proper way to clean and re-oil those air filters
Where carbon accumulates inside the engine=2C and what components have to b
e removed to clean it off!
Some examples of the impact of using unofficial Rotax parts in an aircraft
engine
How the fan belt is adjusted and removed
How the cross shaft is removed
Operation of the specialty tools for component removal and the consequences
of not using them
Common problems to avoid when re-installing heads
How the throttle cable attaches to the carburetor
Things to look for when inspecting a used engine
How to replace the cord on the recoil starter
What to examine in the B and E gearboxes
Chas
Melbourne AU
> Subject: RotaxEngines-List: Re: Rotax 503
> From: rmwis@charter.net
> Date: Sun=2C 29 Nov 2009 13:42:32 -0800
> To: rotaxengines-list@matronics.com
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>
> Just wanted to update on the problem. I finally had a chance to run it ye
sterday after gapping the plugs to 0.018". It seemed to run a tad smother b
ut did not help it gain any RPM. Last night I decided to swap carbs from le
ft to right and try the "three finger test" again. While I had the carbs of
f I decided to pull all the jets and again verify the sizes. The sizes were
all proper. I used a magnifying glass to look carefully at each one. I cou
ld see light through each jet when I held it up. before reassembling the ca
rbs I took the main jet and needle jet and gently inserted the needles into
each jet just to see how far they would go up the taper of the needle. One
of the Main jets did not go as far as the other. I gently twisted and hear
d (more like felt) a subtle snap. The jet then slid up the needle as far as
the other main jet would go. The best way to describe it is there was a cr
ust build up in side the jet. Prior to this I did spray the jets out with c
arb cleaner but !
> now I know that was not enough. Took it out today and tied it down and go
t it to run up to 6200 RPM.
> Thank you again for all the helpful suggestions.
>
> Ray W.
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