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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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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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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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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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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 Ducati Ignition: Timing-Troubleshooting-Utilizing it's ouput and understanding your electrical system

 

Timing and Troubleshooting information on the Ducati Ignition. Great information on how the digital ignition system works. The other attached article shows diagrams on how the lighting coil interacts with your voltage regulator. Good wiring schematics and information to help you troubleshoot if you find yourself with no power output or spark.

Timing the Ducati ignition.pdf

Troubleshooting the Ducati ignition.pdf

Understanding the Electrical System.pdf

Utilizing your Ducati Generator output.pdf

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Tuning the Bing 54

 

Excellent article on the art of 2-Stroke Tuning

 

 

Tuning the Bing.pdf

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Understanding 2-Cycle lubricants

 

People will debate for hours on what oil to use and at what ratio. This article will help you sound educated when engaged in one of those arguments.

Understanding 2-Cycle lubricants.pdf

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Understanding the Choke circuit (Enrichener)

 

Primer or Choke? Good discussion on how the Enrichener circuit in a Bing works.

Understanding the Choke.pdf

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Understanding the Mid-Range circuit VERY IMPORTANT ARTICLE!

 

One of the easiest way to burn up a piston is by not understanding how the Mid-Range circuit of a two-stroke works. Please take the time to read this article and understand what it is saying and how to apply it the operation of your engine. In a nutshell: Don't pull the power back to 4000-5000 rpm and unload the engine by starting a slow descent like you would with a traditional engine. Your EGT's will quickly exceed the redline of 1200 degrees.

Understanding the Mid Range circuit.pdf

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Using the right Rotax tools

 

Information on the Rotax specialty tools available and what they are used for.

Using the right Rotax tools.pdf

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What to do when it quits

 

There are two mistakes a pilot often makes after an  engine quits. First it quit for a good reason. Don't try and restart it. You'll likely destroy the evidence that made it quit. Second don't automatically blame the engine for your troubles. The majority of Rotax engine stoppages are due to a fuel starvation issue.

 

This article is another great troubleshooting source.

What to do when it quits.pdf

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What to know after a propstrike

 

Evaluating the integrity of your engine after experiencing a prop strike.

What to know after a prop strike.pdf

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Joey

Thanks for posting this info. I had a prop strike this morning. A dust devil grabbed me when about 5 feet in the air doing a wheels landing. Got about 1/2 inch on 2 tips of the 3blade Warp Drive. Was at idle when it happened. The CPS article on what to do after a prop strike was very informative. Will do a check on the propeller flange, when I remove the prop. Will take it farther if flange is out. Per article, rubber disks should have done their jobs. Have already looked at them, no tears, they look good. Now the call to Warp Drive about the prop.

Also congratulations on your retirement. It's a real good feeling.

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Does us all good you're retired.....now you got time to get great info out:lmao:

Thanks, very much appreciated

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Wow,  thanks for the info!

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Sorry to hear this, but glad you're ok! Hopefully no damage to anything more than the prop.

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