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Hi all, Looks like Jabiru is selling Ryco, not Joywell: Not sure what's changed, but this is from Jabiru, and the prices are good. Hope that helps anyone interested. Cheers

Thanks Nev - do you have a favourite source?

Hi all, first post so be gentle. Looking to replace all filters in Jabiru 3300, and its been a while. Previously used RYCO products. Now see that Jabiru are suggesting Joywell. Why the change? Are RYCO better? Where can I get the Joywell products? Are there better quality options? Should one stray from Jabiru official position? Thanks in advance. David

Does anyone know where I can buy AeroShell 15W50 in the Melbourne area? After a case of 6. Thanks in anticipation.

Made it back! Hi all, Firstly, thanks to those offering support and help. Unfortunately I wasn't able to source an alternator coil from anywhere other than Jabiru. The coil rewinders with whom I spoke said that a custom rewind wasn't practical. With delivery time that put me a week behind schedule, certainly not the end of the world, but quite an inconvenience. With problems coming in 3s, we had 2 other problems on the trip back from Perth Jandakot to Riddells Crk. Firstly, the fuse blew in the PowerMate voltage regulator. For everyone's information, they are a 15amp blue 'mini blade' fuse. Because the stretch over the Nullabor involved landing at a number of roadhouses, I asked there for replacement fuses, but of course they are rare. I'd suggest stocking up on a couple from Repco/AutoPro etc and keeping them 'under the seat'. Secondly, on shut-down in Ceduna I did my usual mag check, to find one of the ignition circuits U/S. On careful investigation (equipped with a multimeter) I found that one of the rotor arms had sheared its inside locating lug, so the turning shaft on the engine was spinning, and not turning the rotor arm with it. With my luck picking up, the local Ceduna AutoPro shop had one of the black Bosch replacements (a GB73 for reference). The last one sold in the shop was back in Oct 2005. I'm going to buy another Bosch one (Ceduna only had the one), replace the old red rotor arm, and put that below the seat as well. I hope these experiences and the above information can make someone's Jabiru flying easier and safer. If anyone wants information on route/refuelling/airstrip conditions, please feel free to drop me an email. Safe flying! David

update Hi all, tried Bussleton Rewind today, but no joy. They suggested a solder repair which I'll attempt today & test 2moro for charge. Wish me luck! D.

update brett, no answer from glenn on that no. Will keep trying.

sorry 4 formating - using phone. Am stranded at Jandakot Perth after discovering damaged alternator coil. Need replacement or rewind - 2 phase for 3300. Anx help or ideas appreciated. David 0422981144

Electrical Update` Hi all, Firstly I'd like to thank everyone for their input, its great to see how much support there is out there, especially Brett who offered to drop into Riddells and Captain for the offer of his old regulator. I ended up deciding to fit the PowerMate regulator, which I did last weekend. I'll give the plane a run this weekend to see if we've solved the problems. One strange thing: The alternator seems to be working OK, generating AC voltage at the levels expected at various RPM. However, the tacho pickup on the Dynon only works on one of the 2 alternator leads, not the other. I mentioned this to a guy from Jabiru who said not to worry about it, and that it might have something to do with the phasing of the output of the alternator. The read from the other lead seems accurate. I'll give you an update after a run this weekend (weather permitting). Thanks again for all your help. cheers David

More information Ross & Brent, thanks very much for your input. I have some more information after visiting the plane yesterday evening. Here are the readings I obtained from the Dynon EFIS, the VDO volt meter, and a multimeter reading AC voltage direct from the alternator: Alternator Dynon VDO Idle (950rpm) 7.1acv 11.9v 12.1v High (2100rpm) 17.8acv 11.9v 12.1v When taking the 'high' reading I didn't dare push the RPM over 2100 with only chocks restraining the plane. On the weekend I'll do some fast taxiing to see if the regulator kicks in at higher RPM, which has been my experience in the past. I have now also achieved a pulse from the alternator to obtain a tacho reading, which is certainly a step forward. An initial prognosis might be: 1. Alternator seems to be working 2. Jury out on regulator, need to test at higher rev 3. Jury out on battery, needs some time charging before we can determine if its OK Any other thoughts from the learned panel? Thanks again for your help so far. David

Brent, thanks for the really fast reply. I'll make sure I have the RPM up a bit when I check the alternator output. I did think that alternators were supposed to put out at least 17vAC or so even at idle, although the Jabiru ones could be different... Thanks again for your input. David

We've been having a few electrical problems with our 3300 Engine (installed in a Jabiru). It started with a burnt out (old style 3-wire) alternator. Replaced that with the newer 2-wire alternator and a new regulator. I now find that I'm not getting charge (only 12 volts on the volt meter). I have been using a tacho pickup that counts flywheel teeth, but recently shifted to one picking up from the alternator wires, and can't seem to get a pulse. I haven't yet run a multimeter over the alternator output (a trip out to the airfield tonight), but that will be the next step. This should tell me if the alternator or the regulator is the problem. I looked at the alternator wires, and they appear OK (when we burnt the last alternator, you could see blackened wire). Has anyone had similar problems? What is the recommended solution? Should the PowerMate regulator help? Any helpful comments greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance David

Wiring Diagram Does anyone have a wiring diagram showing how to connect an 'audio in' to the Microair radio (with or without amplifier)? Thanks in advance