California Power Systems 2-Stroke Tech Articles all in one place

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New to Two-Strokes? Plane won't start? Just want to learn more about operating your engine? Keep reading!

 

The following articles were written by Mike Stratman. They have been in the back of the CPS catalogs for years and are currently listed on their website. Full credit to the articles goes to them. I take no responsibility for the information presented in the below attachments. I wanted to take the time to add them to our site in case they ever disappear off their website or someone is searching with a specific problem on this forum.

 

If your flying regularly behind a two-stroke I HIGHLY recommend taking the time to read all of these articles. They do a great job of separating the myth from fact. It took some time to put this together and hope it helps someone out at some point.

 

 

 

 

A Comprehensive Troubleshooting Guide

This is a great place to start if your having issues with your engine. This article has troubleshooting trees that should help you to get started with troubleshooting what might be a simple issue.

A comprehensive troubleshooting guide.pdf

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All things Gearbox related including C and E Gearbox info

 

Info on all gear box maintenance to include C and E gearboxes and how to service your gearbox. Includes exploded parts view, general maintenance, and how to tear into one with confidence.

All about the C gearbox.pdf

C and E Gearbox info.pdf

C and E Gearbox Part 2.pdf

General Gearbox maintenance.pdf

Servicing the Gearbox.pdf

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Automated Engine Monitoring

 

Using an Automated engine monitoring system such as a Grand Rapids EIS

Automated Engine monitoring.pdf

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Break-in and Periodic Maintenance

 

General information that you need to be familiar with to properly operate a 2-Stroke. Includes break-in procedures, timed maintenance items, and reading your plugs.

Break In and Periodic Maintenance.pdf

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Carb Ice: The Threat and Theory behind it

 

Is Carb ice possible with a Rotax engine? You bet! This article contains everything you need to know about Carb Ice and Rotax engines.

Carb ice threat and theory.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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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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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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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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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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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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Long Term Storage

 

How to properly prepare your engine for storage.

Long Term storage.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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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