---------------------------------------------------------- RotaxEngines-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sun 07/17/11: 4 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 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) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 12:18:25 AM PST US Subject: RotaxEngines-List: New to the ultralight and Rotax world From: "xTrainwrecKx" 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 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=346741#346741 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 09:24:04 AM PST US From: TheWanderingWench Subject: Re: RotaxEngines-List: 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 www.LessonsFromTheEdge.com/oshkosh =0A =0A"Life's a daring adventure or nothing" =0A Helen Keller =0A =0A"I refuse to tip toe through life just to arrive safely at death." --- On Sun, 7/17/11, xTrainwrecKx wrote: From: xTrainwrecKx 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 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=346741#346741 le, List Admin. ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 11:00:48 AM PST US Subject: RotaxEngines-List: Re: Need advice 503 Rotax/ Bing dual carbs/ oil injected From: "Dennis Thate" 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. -------- Both optimists and pessimists contribute to our society. The optimist invents the airplane and the pessimist the parachute. ~Gil Stern Faith is believing what you know ain't so - Mark Twain Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=346784#346784 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/lines_cut_214.jpg http://forums.matronics.com//files/un_cut_644.jpg ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 04:15:57 PM PST US Subject: RotaxEngines-List: Re: New to the ultralight and Rotax world From: "xTrainwrecKx" 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. 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