turboplanner Posted March 6 Posted March 6 3 hours ago, BurnieM said: ROTFLMAO 😁 Genuine Rotax sparkplug for kart engine (made by NGK). https://kart-store.com.au/collections/electrical/products/rotax-spark-plug Have you seen the NGK parts list? it's huge, and all different for a specific purpose.
danny_galaga Posted March 13 Author Posted March 13 On 26/08/2023 at 7:58 AM, danny_galaga said: Rotax 912 90° carby tube for choke cable. To get two of those genuine, about $150 Inc freight. Or go to Ali express 🙂 https://m.aliexpress.com/item/1005004164377398.html?spm=a2g0n.order_detail.order_detail_item.3.604cf19cHB72xq I'm always mindful of cheap n cheerful. If it's something complicated and bespoke, I'll go genuine. But Rotax don't make the carbies, or the parts hanging off them. So why pay the Ro-tax? Just realised I didn't put in the description that got me to this link. One day for sure the link will be dead, and no one will know what the description is! So here's the description in the link: ZS Racing 90-degree Throttle Cable Adjuster For PHBG Keihin PWK PJ PWM PE Mikuni TM VM Carburetor Spare Parts 1
danny_galaga Posted April 20 Author Posted April 20 Well, I've taken so long building my plane that the company has stopped making them 😲 so my list (minus the engine parts) will become even more relevant for me over time. They are restructuring, and will still be supplying parts. One thing I'm toying with is to get a spare set of sails. People say 'just get a sailmaker to copy them'. Problem is, they are pretty complicated sails, and I've heard some horror stories. Of course it's a HUGE expense holding onto a spare set, and they take up room in my already chockers garage.
skippydiesel Posted April 21 Posted April 21 You would have to store them very carefully, so as not to encourage pest infestation and subsequent holes. 1
Blueadventures Posted April 21 Posted April 21 4 hours ago, danny_galaga said: Well, I've taken so long building my plane that the company has stopped making them 😲 so my list (minus the engine parts) will become even more relevant for me over time. They are restructuring, and will still be supplying parts. One thing I'm toying with is to get a spare set of sails. People say 'just get a sailmaker to copy them'. Problem is, they are pretty complicated sails, and I've heard some horror stories. Of course it's a HUGE expense holding onto a spare set, and they take up room in my already chockers garage. I'd wait till needed someone will make them I'm sure; maybe even out of Xlam material. New should last well being hangared. Could get covers made that will keep them in better condition; by Punkim Head Air Sports.
danny_galaga Posted April 21 Author Posted April 21 53 minutes ago, Blueadventures said: I'd wait till needed someone will make them I'm sure; maybe even out of Xlam material. New should last well being hangared. Could get covers made that will keep them in better condition; by Punkim Head Air Sports. Oh, I have a cover for it. Although I've been slack while working on it and only covering the fuselage, mainly to keep the windscreen clean. And yes, if I couldn't hanger it, I probably wouldn't even own a plane, except maybe an all metal vh rego
Thruster88 Posted April 21 Posted April 21 (edited) 11 hours ago, danny_galaga said: Well, I've taken so long building my plane that the company has stopped making them 😲 so my list (minus the engine parts) will become even more relevant for me over time. They are restructuring, and will still be supplying parts. One thing I'm toying with is to get a spare set of sails. People say 'just get a sailmaker to copy them'. Problem is, they are pretty complicated sails, and I've heard some horror stories. Of course it's a HUGE expense holding onto a spare set, and they take up room in my already chockers garage. If you keep it Hangared those skins will last a life time. They have much better UV resistance than dacron type skins like a thruster would have. I replaced the original skins on my 1988 thruster in 2017, Alan the sail maker tested them and they were still in spec. Always hangared. Edited April 21 by Thruster88 2
skippydiesel Posted May 3 Posted May 3 In hoses my focus has been finding suitable substitutes for oil & radiator - I have forgotten about the 17mm ID coolant hoses. Seems that there is nothing available (except from Rotax) in straight hose BUT you can purchase the following molded/shaped hose in 16.5 & 17 mm ID which can then be cut to the required lengths. Note: Most installations will require a little over 2m in total, you will have to purchase more than one of the preformed hoses, so be sure to compare the total price with Rotax supply. 02-1579 16.5mm 02- 1249 16.5mm 02-0912 16.5mm x 755 mm long 02-1415 17.00mm x 280mm long (see below) Gates Silicone comes in ID 16mm (5/8) straight & formed. Silicone hose is usually super stretchy, so I assume 16mm will push on to a 17mm spigot/barb. https://www.gatesaustralia.com.au/-/media/files/gates-au/heavy-duty/application-data-sheets/heavyduty-product-range--silicone-coolant-hose.pdf 1
skippydiesel Posted May 3 Posted May 3 PS Gates Silicone Hose in 5/8" (16mm) x 3ft, ON 2481 can be purchased from: SCA Item No. SPO3377117 $97.00/3ft Maxi Parts Product Code GAT 26241 $50.00/M It may also be available from Repco but I don't have a price at this time. 1
skippydiesel Posted May 3 Posted May 3 Rotax (& others?) spark plug caps. Just found, on Rotax Owners Forum, this alternative to OM: "K&S Technologies part number is 10-4222MH K&S caps, they are an exact duplicate of the NGK ones, except the rubber is silicone." 1 1
Marty_d Posted May 3 Posted May 3 Was there an alternative to lockwire? I have a vague recollection of someone saying some sort of welding wire was exactly the same and much lower in price.
danny_galaga Posted May 4 Author Posted May 4 Rotax 912 water/oil temp sensor (the more recent version, not the older style) You can get the vdo part, exactly the same part, but it's not in a roTAX baggy. That's maybe half the price of a Rotax labelled vdo sensor. Or you can get the aftermarket version, available in Australia for about sixty bucks including postage 🙂 mine is working well so far and has good reviews. UL FLIGHT LINE TEMP SENDER 150C M10X1.5 T-6 T-3
skippydiesel Posted May 4 Posted May 4 Should have done this before posting - K&S Technologies part number is 10-4222MH K&S caps, they are an exact duplicate of the NGK ones, except the rubber is silicone." Seem to be only available from the USA - sorry!
skippydiesel Posted May 4 Posted May 4 Rotax Spark Plug Caps - NGK VD05FMH 8425 https://www.ebay.com/itm/283890969752?epid=14059118977&itmmeta=01HV56GBJRFTKZ5ZPRG8A0DC4H&hash=item4219386c98 https://www.ebay.com/itm/166686792115?itmmeta=01HV56GBJRN5ANQ10Y8GFFMK5T&hash=item26cf4e99b3 https://www.amazon.ca/NGK-VD05FMH-Resistor-Cap/dp/B0068O7NSE
skippydiesel Posted May 4 Posted May 4 57 minutes ago, spacesailor said: $ 70.00 postage from US. spacesailor https://automotivesuperstore.com.au/ngk-vd05fmh
skippydiesel Posted May 4 Posted May 4 Back to 17mm ID Coolant Hose: Mackay PN CH4195 17mm ID x 430mm Long. $11-$27 various vendors in Au While you are checking this out - have a look at Mackay Catalogue, you may never have to purchase from RoTAX again. Heater hose 17mm ID, pages 44-45. Radiator Hose 24-25mm ID, Page 53-55 https://mackayrubber.com/pdf/hose_ID_listing.pdf For list of Australian sellers see bottom of page https://www.mackayrubber.com.au/automotive 1
skippydiesel Posted May 4 Posted May 4 Mackay are astonishing in their range of products. This will get you their universal products range (25 mm ID radiator hose being of most interest to Rotax drivers) https://www.mackayrubber.com.au/hoseproducts https://www.mackayrubber.com.au/_files/ugd/478d7d_f2637e84ee494d8ca160b52dd68de25c.pdf https://www.mackayrubber.com.au/_files/ugd/17eaaa_9774ebec8334488e94706a9951ddfacd.pdf 1
skippydiesel Posted May 5 Posted May 5 More info on 16mm (5/8) silicon hose - https://vansairforce.net/threads/5-year-rubber-alternatives.186607/ 1
danny_galaga Posted May 8 Author Posted May 8 Apparently snap vents are getting hard to get. This supplier does them https://www.plastics4performance.com/snap-vents-pop-it-vents?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0VNwzHvoAdOi7g5c3l2edpvi7nveAE7Knh_t3GNufXDM98cgnv8KoLPk0_aem_AfrUOBPFubMkDXaOb15b16WnLb0a7RWPMCarHliNi651_a-SUE-6qnePpD6paCLSYXJQR9g5JotV1BnOpXId1Hck 2
skippydiesel Posted May 22 Posted May 22 (edited) Q. Anyone got a (non Rotax) source of Bing carburettor choke return springs?? Q. Will the return spring for a Bing 40 fit/do the same job, as fo a Rotax Bing 64 ?? Edited May 22 by skippydiesel
Blueadventures Posted May 22 Posted May 22 (edited) 8 minutes ago, skippydiesel said: Q. Anyone got a (non Rotax) source of Bing carburettor choke return springs?? Q. Will the return spring for a Bing 40 fit/do the same job, as fo a Rotax Bing 64 ?? Looks too thick, Don't think its suitable. who ever does the 5 yearly's at the airfield should have a number of used springs. I put a smear of oil on the choke springs at oil changes. I also carry a spare of the choke and the throttle spring in my onboard parts kit. (I gave a spare choke and throttle spring to my neighbouring mate for his vixxen that is going on a trip soon. Edited May 22 by Blueadventures 2
skippydiesel Posted May 23 Posted May 23 Bing 40 &35 Carburettor Choke Return Spring length 45 mm. Bing 65 (Rotax) Carburettor Choke Return Spring 40mm
skippydiesel Posted May 23 Posted May 23 FYI BMW Bing choke return spring about $7.50 each. Not sure of the Rotax Bing choke return spring cost but $23.85 delivered (express post)
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