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by nickjaxe
Sun Mar 08, 2015 10:04 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: My 503 dont start after cleaning airfilter
Replies: 15
Views: 2827

Re: My 503 dont start after cleaning airfilter

Before you re-oiled the filter did you let it dry overnight after washing it.

To rule out an air filter prob...have you tried to start it with out the a/f jst as a test in a non dusty environment of course.
by nickjaxe
Sat Jul 19, 2014 1:03 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Engin out (Carb ice ?)
Replies: 12
Views: 2823

Re: Engin out (Carb ice ?)

I still think owners can be far to quick to blame an engine out on carb ice...well on a 2 stroke any...and are content to use it as a cover all,

I see in the picture the carb exterior covered in ice...but its a fact that with a slide type carb (bing 54) it hard for it to stick internally.

Nick.
by nickjaxe
Tue Oct 22, 2013 4:53 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: CHT not working
Replies: 10
Views: 3450

Re: CHT not working

Do they have one????
by nickjaxe
Mon Oct 21, 2013 6:43 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: CHT not working
Replies: 10
Views: 3450

Re: CHT not working

Before you bin the sender...check all connections in the line...the current from the sender is tiny...a tiny bit of resistance and it wont work...you could further test the sender without running the motor by heating the sender with a small blow torch..not much heat req on the CHT sender...not like ...
by nickjaxe
Sat Sep 28, 2013 8:51 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Oval vs Conical air filter
Replies: 7
Views: 1928

Re: Oval vs Conical air filter

I have to oval filter...its got a K&N logo on it...I suppose the oval tends to keep both carbs more secure being linked together by the air filter...only my opinion,

Over here in the UK we are not to use the filter with the Chrome cover as they can fall off in flight.

Nick.
by nickjaxe
Sat Sep 21, 2013 8:14 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Torque wrench calibration
Replies: 7
Views: 2024

Re: Torque wrench calibration

Mmmm I see.
by nickjaxe
Fri Sep 20, 2013 8:56 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Torque wrench calibration
Replies: 7
Views: 2024

Re: Torque wrench calibration

You can do it your self if your have a spring balance that you know to be accurate and reads in lbs, Clamp the square drive in a vice....hook the spring balance at a point 12ins from the square drive on the wrench body...the wrench should click over at the correct poundage on the spring balance when...
by nickjaxe
Fri Sep 20, 2013 8:47 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: PETROL FILTERS.......AGAIN!! But please look
Replies: 27
Views: 7844

Re: PETROL FILTERS.......AGAIN!! But please look

I wonder if anybody know the filter spec of the glass one...is it less than the rotax 0.15mm spec
by nickjaxe
Fri Jul 19, 2013 6:05 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Rotax 503 - Carb Needle setting??
Replies: 14
Views: 7197

Re: Rotax 503 - Carb Needle setting??

What type of a/c...fixed or flex...

Is the main jet std spec for your operation...does sound like your running rich for some reason,

Where are you getting your jetting info from.

Nick.
by nickjaxe
Thu Jul 04, 2013 6:34 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Rotax 503
Replies: 11
Views: 2522

Re: Rotax 503

Its not over-pressurising the fuel sys is it???
by nickjaxe
Sun Jun 23, 2013 10:54 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Rotax 503
Replies: 11
Views: 2522

Re: Rotax 503

Do you have one of those rubber hand primer pumps fitted???? and was the e pump fitted after the power loss.
by nickjaxe
Sun Jun 09, 2013 1:08 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Rotax 503 - Carb Needle setting??
Replies: 14
Views: 7197

Re: Rotax 503 - Carb Needle setting??

No reason why your carbs should not be set at std factory setting jet wise....black plugs could be for a number of reason inc dirty air-filter...worn needle...float set to high....these will give a rich mix, Maybe time o check your carb over and see what jets are in it, What type of a/c is it fitted...
by nickjaxe
Mon Apr 01, 2013 7:48 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Bing 54 spares
Replies: 3
Views: 1204

Re: Bing 54 spares

http://www.csgnetwork.com/oilfuelcalc.html The above web site make it easy, Roz be very careful weakening mixtures on a 2 stroke or your asking for an engine seizure...the petrol charge helps cool the piston and you know what the oil does...weakening the mix and you piston will run hotter expand mor...
by nickjaxe
Tue Mar 26, 2013 6:24 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Type approved radios.
Replies: 8
Views: 2859

Re: Type approved radios.

Peter...there are some panel mounted radios the are very very expensive but no hand-held types suitable for flexwings apart from the very very old Icoms....its all very unsatisfactory, Be even worse in 2018 I think it is when we will have to bin our old Icoms as 8.33khz spacing is then mandatory.......
by nickjaxe
Sun Mar 24, 2013 6:35 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Type approved radios.
Replies: 8
Views: 2859

Re: Type approved radios.

Zulu1...that's the problem...we are not allowed to use up to date equip as its not type approved over here...I just wish we could use the likes of the Vertex 220, With a bit of luck things may have to change in the near future but in the mean time its interesting to see how other countries get on wi...