---------------------------------------------------------- RotaxEngines-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Fri 05/23/14: 10 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 01:31 AM - Re: Uneven Mag Drop 912 ULS (krazydoc33) 2. 03:04 AM - Re: Re: Uneven Mag Drop 912 ULS (Max Cointe (Free)) 3. 05:44 AM - Re: Uneven Mag Drop 912 ULS (Catz631@aol.com) 4. 06:57 AM - Rotax 914 Turbo Warning Lights (Alan Carter) 5. 07:23 AM - Re: Rotax 914 Turbo Warning Lights (Robert Borger) 6. 10:59 AM - Re: Rotax 914 Turbo Warning Lights (Alan Carter) 7. 11:27 AM - Re: Rotax 914 Turbo Warning Lights (Alan Carter) 8. 12:12 PM - Re: Uneven Mag Drop 912 ULS (Roger Lee) 9. 12:30 PM - Re: Uneven Mag Drop 912 ULS (JohnF) 10. 02:13 PM - Re: Re: Rotax 914 Turbo Warning Lights (Robert Borger) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 01:31:46 AM PST US Subject: RotaxEngines-List: Re: Uneven Mag Drop 912 ULS From: "krazydoc33" John, I had almost the exact same problem except the mag drop was about 350 rpm on one side when checked at 4,000 rpm. What I found was that I had switched the two top left plug wires. #2 went to #4 plug & #4 went to #2 plug. The surprise was that it ran as well as it did with the plug wires reversed. Some idiot (me) had mismarked the cylinders when pulling the wires off. Henry Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=423628#423628 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 03:04:07 AM PST US From: "Max Cointe (Free)" Subject: RE: RotaxEngines-List: Re: Uneven Mag Drop 912 ULS Hi There All, Did the same as the length of the wire pushed me to switch them. On two mags at least all cylinders are lighted at the right time, but with one mag one cylinder is not lighted at the right time... Max Cointe mcointe@free.fr F-PMLH Europa XS_TriGear Kit #560-2003 912ULS/AirmasterAP332 490 hours F-PLDJ DynAro MCR 4S Kit #27-2002 912ULSFR/MTProp MTV7A 1600 heures -----Message d'origine----- De: owner-rotaxengines-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rotaxengines-list-server@matronics.com] De la part de krazydoc33 Envoy: vendredi 23 mai 2014 10:29 : rotaxengines-list@matronics.com Objet: RotaxEngines-List: Re: Uneven Mag Drop 912 ULS --> John, I had almost the exact same problem except the mag drop was about 350 rpm on one side when checked at 4,000 rpm. What I found was that I had switched the two top left plug wires. #2 went to #4 plug & #4 went to #2 plug. The surprise was that it ran as well as it did with the plug wires reversed. Some idiot (me) had mismarked the cylinders when pulling the wires off. Henry Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=423628#423628 ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 05:44:00 AM PST US From: Catz631@aol.com Subject: Re: RotaxEngines-List: Uneven Mag Drop 912 ULS John, I had a similar problem one time so I walked down the airport with my new plugs to a friends hanger. He had a spark plug "bomb" checker as part of his Champion spark plug cleaner unit. We checked the new plugs and sure enough, one of them would not fire under air pressure. I threw that one in the bin checked another and soon I was "back in business." So, you might have a bad "new" plug. Dick Maddux 912 UL ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 06:57:31 AM PST US Subject: RotaxEngines-List: Rotax 914 Turbo Warning Lights From: "Alan Carter" Hi All Rotax 914 warning lights. TCU switch ON. I have a Europa 914, Red warning light ?!!!!! Amber warning light ?!!!! What are they for, What should I know about them. Many thanks. Alan Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=423638#423638 ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 07:23:59 AM PST US From: Robert Borger Subject: Re: RotaxEngines-List: Rotax 914 Turbo Warning Lights Alan,=0A=0AIf you don't have copies of the various 914 manuals, go to Rota x-Owner.com and download them.=0A=0ARotax Operators Manual, Section 4.4) C aution lamps -- Page 4-4 Subsections 4.4.1-4.4.3 describes the illuminatio n of the red and orange warning lamps and what the meaning is.=0A=0ASectio n 3.4) Engine start -- page 3-7 Lamps describes the self test illumination on start.=0ABlue skies & tailwinds,=0ABob Borger=0AEuropa XS Tri, Rotax 9 14 w/ Intercooler & Airmaster C/S Prop=0ALittle Toot Sport Biplane, Lycomi ng AEIO-320 EXP=0A3705 Lynchburg Dr.=0ACorinth, TX 76208-5331=0AH: 940-497 -2123=0AC: 817-992-1117=0A=0AOn May 23, 2014, at 08:56 AM, Alan Carter wrote:=0A=0A-- =C2- =C2-> RotaxEngines-List me ssage posted by: "Alan Carter" =0A=0AHi All=0ARotax 914 warning lights. TCU switch ON.=0AI hav e a Europa 914, =0ARed warning light ?!!!!! =0AAmber warning light ?!!!!=0A =0AWhat are they for, What should I know about them.=0AMany thanks.=0AAlan =0A=0A=0A=0A=0ARead this topic online here:=0A=0Ahttp://forums.matronics.c = -- =C2- =C2- =C2- =C2-> http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Rot ====================0A=0A=0A=0A ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 10:59:34 AM PST US Subject: RotaxEngines-List: Re: Rotax 914 Turbo Warning Lights From: "Alan Carter" Hi Bob. Hope you are well, nice weather here in the UK. Well ," Blinking" lot to remember. I will make up a small emergency check list for that lot. Many thanks, Alan Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=423653#423653 ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 11:27:10 AM PST US Subject: RotaxEngines-List: Re: Rotax 914 Turbo Warning Lights From: "Alan Carter" Hi Bob. Warning Lamps. I have a small plastic reservoir for the engine coolant, I take it the unit is a sealed radiator system, but I have noticed over a period of time the level has gone down a little, is this normal. Also why is there not a warning light which illuminates if the coolant level is getting low. Regards. Alan Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=423661#423661 ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 12:12:24 PM PST US Subject: RotaxEngines-List: Re: Uneven Mag Drop 912 ULS From: "Roger Lee" plugs can be bad out of the box. I have had two over the years. -------- Roger Lee Tucson, Az. Light Sport Repairman - Maintenance Rated Rotax Repair Center - Heavy Maint. Rated Home 520-574-1080 TRY HOME FIRST Cell 520-349-7056 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=423669#423669 ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 12:30:04 PM PST US Subject: RotaxEngines-List: Re: Uneven Mag Drop 912 ULS From: "JohnF" I found all plugs on the A side very black and sooty. Had perhaps 3 or 4 hours total running time on them. I trimmed the spark plug wires back 1/4-inch and reinstalled the boots, and made absolutely certain the boots were correctly and well seated on the new spark plugs that I just purchased and set to 0.027. Have not yet run the engine..my time at the airport is very limited because I am a care taker for my invalid wife, and I can only 'get away' for a few hours at a time...tomorrow I hope to run the plane and see if I made any progress. I appreciate the help I have been give more than you might expect. John Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=423673#423673 ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 02:13:38 PM PST US Subject: Re: RotaxEngines-List: Re: Rotax 914 Turbo Warning Lights From: Robert Borger Hi Alan, Reasonably well over here. On the final stages of getting my Europa back in the air after the fuel tank replacement. Have to do some engine ground run tests tomorrow morning. Positive tests and weather permitting I might have it back in the air on Sunday. Weather may go to poop on Sunday though. And is certain forecast for poop on Monday. And I depart for Chennai, India on Tuesday. Will be there for almost 4 weeks on business. Id like to have the Europa ready to fly when I get back so I can have some fun and do some cross country travel. Yes, Blinking lot to remember. Mostly remember that if they come on in flight its a bad thing. Not a bad idea to add to the emergency check list either. As to the coolant levels. Yes, they seem to go down over time. Im not sure why. Give me some recent flight time starting in late June and well see what we come up with. As to a warning light for coolant level, I guess thatd be your coolant or CHT temperature indicators. Enjoy the good weather while you can! Best, Bob On May 23, 2014, at 12:58 PM, Alan Carter wrote: Hi Bob. Hope you are well, nice weather here in the UK. Well ," Blinking" lot to remember. I will make up a small emergency check list for that lot. 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