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The Rotax Decision: A side by side comparison
An excellent article showing long term operating costs between all the Rotax engines. Also a good side by side performance comparison. This article is an excellent choice when trying to decide between a 582 and a 912.
The Rotax Decision-Side by side engine comparisons.pdf
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The new 582
This is an article that highlights the changes that made the 582 with true dual ignition superior to the single points ignition 532.
The new Rotax 582.pdf
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Taking control of what your engine burns
A good discussion on various additives that might wind up in your fuel including the ever popular ethanol discussion.
Taking control of what your engine burns.pdf
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Stealth Rotax intake silencer info
Operators in Europe face strict noise requirements. This article discusses the intake silencer and secondary muffler. General consensus is all they do is reduce performance and do very little for noise reduction.
Stealth Rotax Intake silencer info.pdf
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Rotax 2-Stroke Disassembly
Good technical information a teardown. Includes how to measure cylinder and piston clearances. Includes several pictures of failed pistons and the cause of the failure.
Rotax 2-Stroke disassembly.pdf
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Reworking parts
Discussion on tolerances on various internal engine parts. The intent of this article is help you decide whether or not a part is good to reuse or if it needs replaced.
Reworking the parts.pdf
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Rebuilding the Bing 54 Carb
Your Carb is a mechanical device with many moving parts. Just like your engine it requires periodic maintenance to ensure it is working properly. The Bing Carb rebuild kit is available from CPS for around $35.00 and takes about 30 minutes per carb to inspect and rebuild.
Rebuilding the Bing Carb.pdf
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Reading your Spark Plugs
Your EGT gauge only tells part of the story on how rich or lean your engine is running. The color of the plugs tell the real story. This article tells you what the numbers on spark plug mean and how to evaluate what your engine is doing by looking at the color of them.
Reading the Plugs.pdf
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Pros and Cons of oil injection
Different folks have different opinions and preferences on oil injection.. Here is some good information to help you make an educated decision on which is for you.
Pros and Cons of oil injection.pdf
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Proper Crankshaft Evaluation
Is that Crank safe for continued use? Information on evaluating the condition of your crankshaft. Also a good discussion on conditions that effect the life of a crank.
Proper Crankshaft evaluation.pdf
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Piston Maintenance
Comprehensive discussion on de-carboning. Also includes the numbers you need to know when you do a compression check. You've heard me say that running an engine too rich is just as bad as running one lean. Here's why.
Piston Maintenance.pdf
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Monitoring the Vitals with instruments
What you need to be monitoring on your engine and why to keep it from burning down on you.
Monitoring the vitals with instruments.pdf
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Mechanical Fuel Pump Maintenance
All things to do with the Mikuni Mechanical fuel pumps including a good discussion on the Weep Hole and Pulse lines.
Mechanical Fuel pump maintenance.pdf
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Long Term Storage
How to properly prepare your engine for storage.
Long Term storage.pdf
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Important production changes
Changes made over the years to the various Rotax engines that you should know about when ordering parts.
Important producuction changes.pdf
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How to set up a cooling system that works
Info on cooling systems including the Rotax schematics.
How to set up a cooling system that works.pdf
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How to set Points Ignition timing
Info on how to set your timing if your still running a points system
How to set timing if still have a points motor.pdf
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Getting Rid of Ignition noise over the radio
Information on shielding your ignition system to help prevent noise over your radio system.
Getting rid of radio noise.pdf
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Failsafe fuel delivery
Failed fuel systems are the #1 cause of engine outs and forced landings. This article teaches what you need to know in order to have a reliable fuel source to your engine.
Failsafe fuel delivery.pdf
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Exhaust Systems
This articles shows all the different Rotax exhaust configurations along with dimensions and part #s of the pieces. The second piece discusses proper mounting techniques.
Exaust Systems.pdf
Understanding and mounting your exhaust system.pdf
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Diagnostic Repair and 503 Final Assembly
Teardown and Final Assembly of a 503.
Diagonostic Repair and final assembly.pdf
Final Teardown and disassembly.pdf
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Diagnostic Leak Testing
Just did a rebuild and want to make sure you sealed it correct? Just bought an engine that's been sitting for a while and wondering if the seals are still good? This article shows you how to do a comprehensive leak check on your engine.
Diagnostic Leak Testing.pdf
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Delivering the power: What you need to know to order a prop
Information on choosing the correct propeller.
Delivering the power-how to order a prop.pdf
Selecting the correct prop.pdf
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Curing Rotary Shaft issues
Everything you ever wanted to know about Rotary Shafts. Includes pictures of it removed so you can see how it works, how to inspect it, part #s, and how to prevent it from causing you issues.
Curing Rotary Shaft issues The Ceramic seal.pdf
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Certified Rotax Training
Information that you need to know if you've ever considered becoming a Certified Rotax Technician
Certified Rotax Training.pdf
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