---------------------------------------------------------- RotaxEngines-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Wed 09/12/12: 5 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 04:33 AM - Re: Rotax 914 Oil Change (Catz631@aol.com) 2. 05:56 AM - Re: Rotax 914 Oil Change (Pete Christensen) 3. 11:50 AM - Re: Rotax 914 Oil Change (Alan Carter) 4. 12:50 PM - Re: Re: Rotax 914 Oil Change (Bob Comperini) 5. 02:25 PM - Re: Rotax 914 Oil Change (Roger Lee) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 04:33:28 AM PST US From: Catz631@aol.com Subject: Re: RotaxEngines-List: Rotax 914 Oil Change Alan, I would highly recommend you find and take a course to learn about this engine. Lockwood,Leaf,Miss Light aircraft,etc all offer them here in the US. One of the things I learned in my course is that you can remove the magnetic plug by using a large brass punch. You place it over the plug and smack it with a hammer. The plug is tapered on the inside and this will help release its grip on the case threads. Then you will be able to turn the plug without messing it up. Don't go overboard with the hammer as it is an aluminum case. Then you can replace the plug with the proper one. An accurate inch lb torque wrench is really necessary with this engine by the way. Have fun ! Dick Maddux Milton,Fl 912UL ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 05:56:01 AM PST US Subject: Re: RotaxEngines-List: Rotax 914 Oil Change From: Pete Christensen I had a problem getting my magnetic plug out the first time. You might try t his: Heat the case around the plug with a heat gun. Take a can of electron ic component cooler and use it to cool down just the plug. Use the proper to rx to remove the plug. Pete On Sep 12, 2012, at 6:32 AM, Catz631@aol.com wrote: > Alan, > I would highly recommend you find and take a course to learn about this e ngine. Lockwood,Leaf,Miss Light aircraft,etc all offer them here in the US. > One of the things I learned in my course is that you can remove the magne tic plug by using a large brass punch. You place it over the plug and smack i t with a hammer. The plug is tapered on the inside and this will help releas e its grip on the case threads. Then you will be able to turn the plug witho ut messing it up. Don't go overboard with the hammer as it is an aluminum c ase. > Then you can replace the plug with the proper one. > An accurate inch lb torque wrench is really necessary with this engine by the way. > Have fun ! > Dick Maddux > Milton,Fl > 912UL > > ========================== ========= ========================== ========= ========================== ========= ========================== ========= > ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 11:50:30 AM PST US Subject: RotaxEngines-List: Re: Rotax 914 Oil Change From: "Alan Carter" Hello All Robert thanks for Photo, Mine looks the same ,It is the wire locked type as in photo, I suspect it has not been removed for some time as i can see no mention of it in the Engine logs, The Torx may be rounded at the edges, i will check and get the correct tool. It would be nice to have all the tools and facilities available but i have to do the best with what if got, the engine now has fresh oil +filter +Air filter and cleaned so better than before, but maybe not perfect. I will have a go tomorrow at removing the Magnetic Plug. 1, What type of spanner is used on the latest version plugs ? 2,Is they a Magnetic Oil Drain Plug Mod used, ? Alan Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=382948#382948 ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 12:50:06 PM PST US From: Bob Comperini Subject: Re: RotaxEngines-List: Re: Rotax 914 Oil Change >1, What type of spanner is used on the latest version plugs ? http://www.cps-parts.com/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=1332 >2,Is they a Magnetic Oil Drain Plug Mod used, ? No. No magnetic plug on the bottom of the oil tank is needed. -- Bob Comperini e-mail: bob@fly-ul.com WWW: http://www.fly-ul.com ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 02:25:48 PM PST US Subject: RotaxEngines-List: Re: Rotax 914 Oil Change From: "Roger Lee" Hi Alan, Your welcome to give me a call anytime and I can save you a lot of frustration and maybe keep you from any damage. The older magnetic oil plug on the side of the case just above the oil filter is a number 40 Torx. There are a couple of ways to break it loose the first time. First make sure the Torx head is tapped all the way to the bottom of the magnetic plug. Have someone with the wrench hold quite a bit of pressure to unscrew it, then with a hammer and a rod rap stiffly on the edge of the plug only. With 1-2 raps it will always come out. If you have stripped the Torx then it can come out 3 ways. One is to use an easy out or the better ways are, use a small set of vise grips and grap the metal edge of the magnetic plug and rap on the center with your hammer. If all else fails take a Dremel Tool with re-enforced cut off blade and slot the magnetic plug head then use a large flat tip screwdriver. I have never had one I couldn't take out. The new hex head is a 16mm head. Whatever you do don't put it back in as tight as the factory. It only needs not to leak and safety wire it. You should never have to crack it with a hammer or mess it up taking it out again. I'm with Bob, no mag plug needed on the oil tank. -------- Roger Lee Tucson, Az. Light Sport Repairman - Maintenance Rated Rotax Repair Center - Heavy Maint. 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