CALL FOR VIDEO SUGGESTIONS

Re: CALL FOR VIDEO SUGGESTIONS

by M.J.J. Aldenhuijsen » 11 years ago

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Is it possible to make a video or a slide show video of all kinds of found faults, damage and wear and tear. E.g. Oil lines, fuel lines, etc. Changes caused by temperature influence on cylinders, sensors, etc.

Re: CALL FOR VIDEO SUGGESTIONS

by Harry Phillips » 11 years ago

Harry Phillips

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Hello
I have a Kitfox 7 with a 912 uls and would like to see a video on how the oil system works. I want to see how turning the prop gets the oil into the reservoir but doesn't return oil to the engine at the same time. I always worry about not getting a good oil check because how do you know if all the oil got back into the reservoir.
Thanks
Harry

Re: CALL FOR VIDEO SUGGESTIONS

by Rob Seaton » 11 years ago

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David,
The 200hr carb inspection is already covered in a 3 part video series.
Link to Part 1:
http://www.rotax-owner.com/videos-topmenu/elearning-videos/309-4carb-dis
Rob

Re: CALL FOR VIDEO SUGGESTIONS

by Rob Seaton » 11 years ago

Rob Seaton

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Harry,
Good suggestion for a oil system video.
You will always get some oil being pumped into the crankcase as you turn the prop. But, it is a small amount compared to the volume being forced back to the tank.
How the residual oil gets back to the tank?: As you slowly turn the prop, some of the compression pressure created by the pistons leaks by the piston rings. The crankcase is sealed so this "leakage" forces the oil back to the tank. viola! no need for a scavenge pump!
Consistency is important: rotate the prop until you here the 1st gurgle, stop and check your oil level. Yes you will get more gurgles if you keep turning the prop but when do you stop? you could do this for hours! with no benefit. Just turn until the 1st gurgle.
Rob

Re: CALL FOR VIDEO SUGGESTIONS

by Joe Horta » 11 years ago

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I would to see a vidio purging the cooling system after compleatly draining the coolent out of a 912 or 914 engine :)