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bob.kravis(at)gmail.com
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Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2010 9:47 pm Post subject: Recommendations for Storing a 447

Seeking instructions for storage (more than a month).  I saw the Rotax manual's brief description, drain fuel system, squirt oil into carb and through plug holes.  Can you share any experience?  I read an old post from a guy who shot the fogging oil tube into his crankcase, LOL. Bob

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lucien

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Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2010 6:07 am Post subject: Re: Recommendations for Storing a 447

[quote="bob.kravis(at)gmail.com"]Seeking instructions for storage (more than a month). ï¿½I saw the Rotax manual's brief description, drain fuel system, squirt oil into carb and through plug holes. ï¿½Can you share any experience? ï¿½I read an old post from a guy who shot the fogging oil tube into his crankcase, LOL. Bob

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My theory (backed up by most mechanics I've talked to also) is that you only want to put in the engine fluids that normally go into it and nothing else.



So, for storage, the best oil to use is just your regular old 2-stroke oil. I always had good results just using that. You'll need to use enough to really coat the innards which usually means a little more than just a teaspoon through the spark plug holes.



Course, when you take it out of storage you'll have a fair bit of oil to drain which can be a bit of a mess .  Then of course you'll want to seal up all the openings as well....



LS

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Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2010 6:36 am Post subject: Recommendations for Storing a 447

I dont know much about long time storing I usually fly as much as I can  year round

 

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John Hauck

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Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2010 6:43 am Post subject: Recommendations for Storing a 447

My theory (backed up by most mechanics I've talked to also) is that you 

only want to put in the engine fluids that normally go into it and nothing 

else.



 LS



Gents and Ladies:



Recommend following instructions in the operators manual for engine storage:



http://www.rotaxflyingclub.com/technical_information/rotaxdocuments.htm



All manuals for all Rotax engines, still in service, can be accessed on 

line.



The most critical components of the two stroke engines are crank bearings, 

in my opinion.  A spot of rust on one ball is enough to start a catastrophic 

crankshaft failure.  Next would be piston rings, and anything made of steel 

or iron.



Carb float bowls are also important areas to prepare for storage.



When I don't fly frequently, I fill my tank with 100LL.  Has long storage 

life.  Cost about the same as a jug of Stabil.



The operators manual gives you a complete check list on what and how to do 

it.



john hauck

mkIII

Titus, Alabama

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Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2010 9:03 am Post subject: Recommendations for Storing a 447

[quote="bob.kravis(at)gmail.com"]Seeking instructions for storage (more than

a month). I saw the Rotax manual's brief description, drain fuel system,

squirt oil into carb and through plug holes. ï¿½Can you share any

experience? ï¿½I read an old post from a guy who shot the fogging oil tube

into his crankcase, LOL. Bob

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How much more than a month?    40 days,  I don’t know if I would do

anything,   6  to 12 months more than a month.  Fogging oil would be good.

If you can keep the tube out of the crankcase.   I would use fuel stabilizer

and run things dry while injecting the fogging oil.  The fogging oil will

coat all the innards to keep the rust at bay Better than the 2 stroke oil.



Boyd Young MkIII

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John Hauck

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Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2010 9:54 am Post subject: Recommendations for Storing a 447

The fogging oil will

coat all the innards to keep the rust at bay Better than the 2 stroke oil.



Boyd Young MkIII

Boyd Y/Gang:



Two stroke oil is loaded with solvents.



john hauck

mkIII

Titus, Alabama

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