Microlighters

hi all

I hope some of you clever people can shed some light on this matter as I am getting plenty of different opinions.

If a used Rotax 582 motor and gearbox (approx 200 hours) has stood for almost 3 years, what should one look out for?

Here are some things that I have heard mentioned:

dry seals,
rubber bits/pipes cracking
rust on crank,
rings stuck
carbs blocked due to gunk.
Gaskets

I appreciate any feedback on this matter.

regards

Joe

zoobie wrote:hi all

I hope some of you clever people can shed some light on this matter as I am getting plenty of different opinions.

If a used Rotax 582 motor and gearbox (approx 200 hours) has stood for almost 3 years, what should one look out for?

Here are some things that I have heard mentioned:

dry seals,
rubber bits/pipes cracking
rust on crank,
rings stuck
carbs blocked due to gunk.
Gaskets

I appreciate any feedback on this matter.

regards

Joe

Joe

Give me a call - My 503 Stood for 9 years.
o8 two & nine & 2 I four 5

Sounds like you guys have some "tired" engines, offer a chair to ease the pain of all the standing

Leprachaun wrote:Sounds like you guys have some "tired" engines, offer a chair to ease the pain of all the standing

Watch out that they dont leave you "laying in the dust"
Luister vir Oom Alex
Jean.

Depending on how it was stored I would think that the bearings has a good chance of having started pitting. To start with I would take a borescope and inspect the crankcase for any signs of rust. If none I would take a chance and run the motor, if even a spec of rust anywhere on anything that is steel I would strip the motor and replace the bearings, rings and all seals for that matter.

thanks guys. I think you have answered my fears.

safe flying to everyone