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Re: Rotax Rubber hose replacement and why it's needed
by bill martin » 13 years ago
The two most common faults I've seen that can cause premature hose failure are using screw type clamps and tightening them too tightly, and making bends in the hose with too small a radius too close to the hose barb.
Bill.
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Re: Rotax Rubber hose replacement and why it's needed
by Roger Lee » 13 years ago
Hi Bill,
I fully agree.
Not to mention some hoses I have seen on engines may date back to the Garden of Eden. ;)
Roger Lee
LSRM-A & Rotax Instructor & Rotax IRC
Tucson, AZ Ryan Airfield (KRYN)
520-349-7056 Cell
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Re: Rotax Rubber hose replacement and why it's needed
by Capt. Siva, » 6 years ago
Q. What is the shelf life of rotax rubber parts. If the parts are replaced in last year of shelf life, then the what will be the service life. Will it be valid for 5 years?
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Re: Rotax Rubber hose replacement and why it's needed
by Genival Pacheco » 6 years ago
You have already answered your question
Q. What is the shelf life of rotax rubber parts. If the parts are replaced in last year of shelf life, then the what will be the service life. Will it be valid for 5 years?
For sure the answer is no
take as an example your car tires they are normally good for 5 years from the date of fabrication.
So pay attention not only of the rubber parts that you are buying but also with your car tires.
Thank you said by: Capt. Siva,
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Re: Rotax Rubber hose replacement and why it's needed
by AJ Hobbins » 4 years ago
Our Rotax 912 UL is due 5 year hose replacement in May-must they all be Rotax supplied hoses or can other types be fitted?
AJH
