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1. 12:18 AM - New to the ultralight and Rotax world (xTrainwrecKx)
2. 09:24 AM - Re: New to the ultralight and Rotax world (TheWanderingWench)
3. 11:00 AM - Re: Need advice 503 Rotax/ Bing dual carbs/ oil injected (Dennis Thate)
4. 04:15 PM - Re: New to the ultralight and Rotax world (xTrainwrecKx)
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| Subject: | New to the ultralight and Rotax world |
Hello fellow aviators and hobbyists,
I am now a new owner of a beautiful JDT Mini-Max 1500R equipped with a Rotax 447
powerplant, air-cooled with a Supercowl.
I am seeking tips/advice on the Rotax 447 as far as the closest service center
to Las Vegas (there is Rotax repair... but it is for go-kart engines), best source
for parts in the US (preferably West Coast), and any known issues or problems
associated with this motor.
Any help would be greatly appreciated, as I would like to enjoy my new plane without
having to do a forced landing or utilizing my emergency chute. :)
Very respectfully,
Derek
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| Subject: | Re: New to the ultralight and Rotax world |
Derek -
Closest repair center may not be the best, and once you've got the engine b
oxed for shipping, it doesn't make that much difference as to whether you s
end it to Maine, Florida or California. I've had outstanding service from L
ockwood Aviation in Florida (www.lockwood-aviation.com). They have worked o
n my Rotax engines (both 503 and 582) for years; their service guys are ext
remely knowledgeable and competent.
For parts, I always go to Lockwood. My local Rotax mechanic (I live in nort
hwest Oregon) was using California Power Systems, out of California. For th
e past 8 months, he has had difficulty getting parts promptly from them. Wh
at's worse, is that when he places an order, they accept the order and don'
t tell him that it's out of stock and they have to order it from Austria. S
o we wait - sometimes weeks. This has happened to me three times. I have ne
ver had this problem when ordering from Lockwood. They apparently have enou
gh Rotax repair business that everything is in inventory. Prices between CP
S and Lockwood are very close - often identical. Yes, I pay a little more f
or shipping from the furthest part of the country, and yes, it may take an
extra day or so - but it's well worth it.
Arty Trost
Sandy, Oregon
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--- On Sun, 7/17/11, xTrainwrecKx <derek.brundage@gmail.com> wrote:
From: xTrainwrecKx <derek.brundage@gmail.com>
Subject: RotaxEngines-List: New to the ultralight and Rotax world
il.com>
Hello fellow aviators and hobbyists,
I am now a new owner of a beautiful JDT Mini-Max 1500R equipped with a Rota
x 447 powerplant, air-cooled with a Supercowl.
I am seeking tips/advice on the Rotax 447 as far as the closest service cen
ter to Las Vegas (there is Rotax repair... but it is for go-kart engines),
best source for parts in the US (preferably West Coast), and any known issu
es or problems associated with this motor.
Any help would be greatly appreciated, as I would like to enjoy my new plan
e without having to do a forced landing or utilizing my emergency chute. :)
Very respectfully,
Derek
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http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=346741#346741
le, List Admin.
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| Subject: | Re: Need advice 503 Rotax/ Bing dual carbs/ oil injected |
Thanks for the link !
Part of my problem was this: ......... See Photos below
When I purchased my plane those lines are vent lines to keep barometric pressure
on top of the fuel in the bowls. If the holes are not in that line, low pressure
will build up off idle and not run.
Mine were looped, so I cut them both on each carb. Rotax now runs smooth.
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| Subject: | Re: New to the ultralight and Rotax world |
Thank you very much for your help Sir, as I have fallen short trying to find anything
on the 447. I just want to ensure the dependability is there, and support
is around when I need it.
Very respectfully,
Derek
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