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Topic: bing 54 |
369PL
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2011 4:56 am Subject: bing 54 |
where is the best place to buy rebuild kits?
Warren Miller
Kitfox IV
582 rotax
N369pl |
Topic: 582 throttle cable |
369PL
Replies: 4
Views: 5539
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Wed Jan 26, 2011 5:49 pm Subject: Re: 582 throttle cable |
I just recently put the oil injection back on my engine. This added another spring for the throttle wire to push against.
Warren Miller |
Topic: 582 throttle cable |
369PL
Replies: 4
Views: 5539
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Tue Jan 25, 2011 4:12 am Subject: Re: 582 throttle cable |
The cable clamp is supposed to pivot in the mixer. My clamp was binding causing the wire to bend back and forth. The wire broke right at the cable clamp. Throttle control was a A-790 (acs 05-08036). I ... |
Topic: 582 throttle cable |
369PL
Replies: 4
Views: 5539
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 8:19 pm Subject: 582 throttle cable |
Just had my 582 rebuilt. Was in the process of doing the Rotax breakin procedure. Pushed throttle in for the first high rpm blast. Engine rpm dropped out. Thought it was a major problem. Turned out ca ... |
Topic: Tail Wheel |
369PL
Replies: 5
Views: 4682
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Sun Mar 28, 2010 5:13 pm Subject: Re: Tail Wheel |
I had the same problem. the spring for the lock had become weak. I stretched the spring then reinstalled it. The next time I ordered parts I ordered a new one. When I park my plane I make sure to lock ... |
Topic: What gear ratio are you running? |
369PL
Replies: 15
Views: 10591
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 6:43 pm Subject: Re: What gear ratio are you running? |
I am running 3to1 with a 3 blade GSC prop. At 6000 rpm I indicate 110mph but I think the actual airspeed is 90mph. |
Topic: radio noise |
369PL
Replies: 16
Views: 11059
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 5:39 pm Subject: Re: radio noise |
Noel.
The temp drops as soon as you tune the switch off. It raises as soon as you turn it on.It does the same with the position lights and the cabin heater. The rpms stay constant.
Warren |
Topic: radio noise |
369PL
Replies: 16
Views: 11059
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 3:26 am Subject: Re: radio noise |
I flew my plane yesterday for a about 30 min. I used batteries in the gps instead of the 12v plane power. I had no noise. I then unhooked the batteries and plugged back into the plane and still no noi ... |
Topic: radio noise |
369PL
Replies: 16
Views: 11059
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2009 1:21 pm Subject: radio noise |
I was flying my plane last weekend. I noticed I had a lot of radio noise. was flying with two other planes. They said radio transmission was garbled. I started experimenting turning off electronic thi ... |
Topic: 582 spark plug wire caps |
369PL
Replies: 1
Views: 3307
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Forum: RotaxEngines-List Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 6:59 pm Subject: 582 spark plug wire caps |
The part #on my caps is TBO5EMA NGK I checked on of them it read 6.2 Ohms. Is this the proper part #? |
Topic: Rotax Voltage Regulator |
369PL
Replies: 6
Views: 5030
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 4:33 am Subject: Re: Rotax Voltage Regulator |
I posted the same question a few months ago. Some one sugested the keywest reggulator. It provides a more constant voltage on my aircraft. I also think it reduced my radio noise. But mine is on the in ... |
Topic: regulator rectifier |
369PL
Replies: 2
Views: 3663
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Forum: RotaxEngines-List Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2007 6:30 pm Subject: Re: regulator rectifier |
I posted the question on what regulator to use on the kitfox site. They suggested a keywest regulator. I installed on and it has performed flalessly. I even have less radio noise |
Topic: rotax pulse pump leaking weep hole: UPDATE fixed |
369PL
Replies: 8
Views: 7763
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Sun Jun 17, 2007 7:28 pm Subject: Re: rotax pulse pump leaking weep hole |
I also had the same problem on a 503 I used to fly on a n3pup. The pule line was to long. Their is a specification of no longer than 12". If memory serves me well. |
Topic: 582 oil injection |
369PL
Replies: 3
Views: 3515
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2007 5:19 am Subject: Re: 582 oil injection |
Don I never had the original bottle. Which size did you use? Did you have to remove the cowling to refill the bottle? My cowling has a small door close to the back of the cylinder head of the engine. |
Topic: 582 oil injection |
369PL
Replies: 3
Views: 3515
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2007 6:09 am Subject: 582 oil injection |
I have a kitfox IV with a 582. The original builder removed the oil injection and premixed his fuel. I want to reinstall the oil injection. Which oil tank will fit under the cowl 582 side mount #881 4 ... |
Topic: Looking for a Kitfox |
369PL
Replies: 5
Views: 3909
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2007 5:20 pm Subject: Re: Looking for a Kitfox |
Don
I have a kitfox model IV. I live in Taylorsville North Carolina.
Warren Miller |
Topic: 582 oil injection |
369PL
Replies: 6
Views: 7748
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Forum: RotaxEngines-List Posted: Sun Jan 21, 2007 4:34 pm Subject: 582 oil injection |
I have a kitfox with a 582. The builder of the airplane decided to remove the injection pump and premix 80:1 with NEO synthetic oil. The engine runs fine but I would like to go back to oil injection. ... |
Topic: charging problem |
369PL
Replies: 3
Views: 3795
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2007 4:33 pm Subject: charging problem |
I have a model 4 with a 582 rotax. My volt guage reads 12 to 16volts. In flight. the last time I flew it after about 10 min it droped to 12volts and stayed their. I currently have the regulator/recti ... |
Topic: Over-torqued GSC Prop |
369PL
Replies: 20
Views: 15914
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 6:22 pm Subject: Re: Over-torqued GSC Prop |
Is there a minimum space? Maybe it could be checked with feeler blades. Does anyone know what the spec is? or is enough to say there is a space? |
Topic: Name Check - Airplane type |
369PL
Replies: 13
Views: 6967
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Forum: Kitfox-List Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2006 6:57 pm Subject: Re: Name Check - Airplane type |
Warren Miller
IV-1050
582 Rotax |
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