I have a question.
What is it about the Rotax technology that it requires proprietary heat
transfer compound on the spark plugs. Is it something like only using
genuine Rotax oil filters? Or genuine GM parts on my car? Or the factory
recommendation that my wife's car only run on name brand gas? - we discuss
this pretty often.
I am a born skeptic, I guess, but intelligent enough to understand an
explanation. if there is one. I ran my old 912 using graphited antisieze on
the plugs, but of course, this began long before Rotax began conducting -
and charging for, I might add - their maintenance seminars.
Can someone give a real rason other than Rotax recommends it?
Lowell
----- Original Message -----
From: <Catz631@aol.com>
To: <kitfox-list@matronics.com>
Sent: Monday, November 16, 2009 4:50 AM
Subject: Re: Rotax spark plugs
> Roger is correct,the silicone paste used on the plugs is not the same
> formulation as the common silicone grease you find in hardware
> stores,Radio Shack
> etc.This information came from Lockwood as I addressed it specifically in
> Rotax engine class. I too have a "truck load" of the standard stuff but
> was
> told not to use it.
> You use very little of the heat transfer compound on each plug. I have
> done two spark plug changes and still have plenty left out of that little
> packet. As mentioned the stuff is available at Lockwood,Leading Edge,CPS
> and I am
> sure other Rotax dealers.
> Dick Maddux
> Fox 4
> 912 UL
> Milton,Fl
>
