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Topic: Engine maintenance during C19 lockdown |
AmphibFlyer
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Forum: RotaxEngines-List Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2020 5:10 am Subject: Re: Engine maintenance during C19 lockdown |
I can only find one reference in the 912/914 manual about some thing call 'standstill' and 2 months, but no other reference to this.
Anyone have any bright ideas of what we should be doing.
Will an ... |
Topic: AirNav.com Now Linked to Airport Courtesy Cars |
AmphibFlyer
Replies: 2
Views: 6828
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Forum: RotaxEngines-List Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2018 4:54 am Subject: Re: AirNav.com Now Linked to Airport Courtesy Cars |
Thanks, Glenn. That's a helpful service--especially because some airports that brag about courtesy cars don't have them readily available.
For MOGAS, can you identify airports that have hi-test (p ... |
Topic: Oil Pressure Oddity |
AmphibFlyer
Replies: 15
Views: 22035
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Forum: RotaxEngines-List Posted: Mon Jul 24, 2017 4:19 am Subject: Re: Oil Pressure Oddity |
... I will... pull the cowl and try the shims you suggest.
Before you do anything else, I suggest replacing the oil pump's pressure spring, part no. 838122. It tends to wear along the side, and th ... |
Topic: 912 80hp violent vibration on cold start |
AmphibFlyer
Replies: 24
Views: 39903
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Forum: RotaxEngines-List Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2015 4:43 am Subject: Re: 912 80hp violent vibration on cold start |
Wondered if anyone has experienced this:
On cold start, anytime OAT is below ~60F, with full choke (enricher), engine will start but shake violently as though not running on all cylinders. I have t ... |
Topic: SB-912-065/914-046 |
AmphibFlyer
Replies: 8
Views: 11263
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Forum: RotaxEngines-List Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2014 8:24 am Subject: Re: SB-912-065/914-046 |
...Called both Lockwood and the Bing Agency to get the status of new float availability. None at this time, Rotax is working with Bing and Bing's float supplier to fix the problem. ...
Rick Girard
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Topic: SB-912-065/914-046 |
AmphibFlyer
Replies: 8
Views: 11263
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Forum: RotaxEngines-List Posted: Thu Nov 27, 2014 9:09 pm Subject: Re: SB-912-065/914-046 |
Did the weight check per the Service Bulletin and found a heavy float. You can see the crack on the lower edge of the left hand float in the picture.
My 914 is 15 years old; but I replaced both car ... |
Topic: Alternate Fuel for 914 |
AmphibFlyer
Replies: 14
Views: 12720
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Forum: RotaxEngines-List Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2013 7:08 am Subject: Re: Alternate Fuel for 914 |
I have flown my 914 powered Europa all round Europe (around 30 countries) using Mogas. In Austria & Germany where Rotax engines are especially common something like half of all airfields have Moga ... |
Topic: Alternate Fuel for 914 |
AmphibFlyer
Replies: 14
Views: 12720
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Forum: RotaxEngines-List Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2013 4:44 pm Subject: Alternate Fuel for 914 |
Does anyone know whether it's feasible to operate a Rotax 914 on regular-grade MOGAS in countries where premium and 100LL are not available? (I know that Rotax specifies 91 octane or better.) |
Topic: Bing 64 Float Weights |
AmphibFlyer
Replies: 1
Views: 3324
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Forum: RotaxEngines-List Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2012 3:48 pm Subject: Re: Bing 64 Float Weights |
In case you're dying to know about the weight of floats in 914 carbs:
Of 4 new floats, 3 weigh 2.8 g and 1 weighs 2.7 g.
Or 2 weigh 42 grains and 2 weigh 44 grains. Interesting way to demonstra ... |
Topic: Bing 64 Float Weights |
AmphibFlyer
Replies: 1
Views: 3324
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Forum: RotaxEngines-List Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2012 8:45 am Subject: Bing 64 Float Weights |
Does anyone know the weight of new floats for the Bing 64 carbs used in Rotax 914s? (Or 912s.) I've searched this site and the web but haven't turned up anything. |
Topic: Valve Spring Retainer Tool Loan |
AmphibFlyer
Replies: 1
Views: 3128
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Forum: RotaxEngines-List Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2011 6:19 am Subject: Re: Valve Spring Retainer Tool Loan |
... the alternate one that I found on the net. It was a simple bar bolted to the head and a piece that is shaped like the two retainers side by side and can be connected to a 3/8" breaker bar as ... |
Topic: drop of rpm on take off |
AmphibFlyer
Replies: 5
Views: 5809
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Forum: RotaxEngines-List Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 7:47 am Subject: Re: drop of rpm on take off |
http://rotax-owner.c...ning&Itemid=174
Thanks, Roger! That link got elided. Here's the whole thing--two links, actually:
Videos: http://rotax-owner.com/index.php?option=com_content&view ... |
Topic: Rotax 912 throttle return springs |
AmphibFlyer
Replies: 27
Views: 25702
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Forum: RotaxEngines-List Posted: Mon Nov 22, 2010 7:42 am Subject: Re: Rotax 912 throttle return springs |
It is standard aviation practice to spring load the throttle arm to wide open.
Several years ago, one my partners in a Cherokee 140 had the throttle cable break during flight and it went to full th ... |
Topic: Just when you were getting used to 10% ethanol... |
AmphibFlyer
Replies: 27
Views: 22367
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Forum: RotaxEngines-List Posted: Thu Oct 14, 2010 6:25 am Subject: Re: Just when you were getting used to 10% ethanol... |
They're not going to be happy until they've (Democrats) totally wrecked the country. Nov. 2nd. Don't forget.
Better keep your politics to yourself, Blumax008. Pilots with only right wings are d ... |
Topic: 914 fuel consumption |
AmphibFlyer
Replies: 3
Views: 5142
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Forum: RotaxEngines-List Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2010 5:25 am Subject: Re: 914 fuel consumption |
Curiosity question, when flying at lower altitude and lower power settings with a 914 where you are developing 912 type of power, is fuel flow for a given % power setting effected by instead of leavin ... |
Topic: 914 Fuel Flow |
AmphibFlyer
Replies: 4
Views: 4640
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Forum: RotaxEngines-List Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2010 6:11 am Subject: Re: 914 Fuel Flow |
...We have a 914 with intercooler and Airmaster constant speed prop in our Europa. When using 75% power per section 10.1.1.1 (5000 rpm 31 in Hg) we see fuel flow of 7.5 gph... If we throttle back to ... |
Topic: Why exactly shouldn't you run a 914 without a prop? |
AmphibFlyer
Replies: 11
Views: 11083
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Forum: RotaxEngines-List Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2010 6:01 am Subject: Re: Why exactly shouldn't you run a 914 without a prop? |
The engine has a flywheel; that is clear if you look at the Illustrated Parts Manual, which is available online.
The part you are referring to is the magneto/alternator rotor...
Giles, the ... |
Topic: Why exactly shouldn't you run a 914 without a prop? |
AmphibFlyer
Replies: 4
Views: 4028
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Forum: RotaxEngines-List Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2010 5:39 am Subject: Re: Why exactly shouldn't you run a 914 without a prop? |
It never ceases to amaze me .... 1.5 Million Years to evolve from
Neanderthal to Modern Man.
...
What the hell does it prove if YOU can get a ROTAX to run without a prop?
Ya want a pat on the back ... |
Topic: Why exactly shouldn't you run a 914 without a prop? |
AmphibFlyer
Replies: 22
Views: 19427
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Forum: RotaxEngines-List Posted: Wed Apr 14, 2010 5:32 am Subject: Re: Why exactly shouldn't you run a 914 without a prop? |
I have read in the past you shouldn't run a 91X without a prop. Why exactly is that?
Here's a guy running a 914 without a prop, seems at low idle without flywheel effect it isn't quite as happy as wi ... |
Topic: Rotax 914 Won't Start |
AmphibFlyer
Replies: 34
Views: 35671
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Forum: RotaxEngines-List Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2009 1:24 pm Subject: Re: Rotax 914 Won't Start |
Amphibflyer, ...Has there ever been a time when this engine started and ran normally? How long ago was that? How many hours are on this engine?
Yes, yes, the engine has run almost 250 hours and it ... |
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