The suppliers for Rotax 912 stuff sell both types:
I just happen to be looking at the Lockwood catalog but CPS supplies these also:
http://www.lockwood.aero/p-2586-carb-synchronization-kit-for-rotax-912914.aspx
is the gauge type.
http://www.lockwood.aero/p-3301-carb-mate-diagnostic-tool.aspx
is the electronic type.
They are about the same price. Just under $90.
But, Apparently you also need this adaptor kit
Rotax accessory kit- includes adaptor, nylon case and holster TLTS-400KIT
to use the electronic version at an additional approximately $90 (which seems very high for what is basically some tubing adaptors if and a carrying case),
making the electronic sync kit _twice_ as costly.
So my questions are:
Can anyone tell me the pros and cons of the electronic sync device vs the traditional gauge type?
Can anyone tell me if the "Accessory kit" is really necessary? Is it just a matter of taking a bit longer to get properly hooked up to the carbs and only an issue in a shop where the A&P does many syncs a year, but not for an owner who might do this once a year or less?
Finally, how much skill and time does it take to do the sync decently?
Last sync I had an experienced Rotax guy do while I was there (at the throttle control), and it took less than 10 minutes and seemed to basically only require that he adjust one idle setting on one carb, just keep tweaking it until (he was using the eletronic sync kit) the readout showed both sides balanced. This was despite his saying (correctly I'm sure) that when he started they were WAY out of sync.
Is that typical, or can it get a lot more complicated and time consuming than that?
If so, when would THAT happen?
In short, I'm trying to decide if it's worth getting our own sync kit and doing occassional sync checks rather than, as we did this year flying 4 hours round trip and paying $85 each year to have an experienced Rotax guy do it.
All replies appreciated.
Alex
I just happen to be looking at the Lockwood catalog but CPS supplies these also:
http://www.lockwood.aero/p-2586-carb-synchronization-kit-for-rotax-912914.aspx
is the gauge type.
http://www.lockwood.aero/p-3301-carb-mate-diagnostic-tool.aspx
is the electronic type.
They are about the same price. Just under $90.
But, Apparently you also need this adaptor kit
Rotax accessory kit- includes adaptor, nylon case and holster TLTS-400KIT
to use the electronic version at an additional approximately $90 (which seems very high for what is basically some tubing adaptors if and a carrying case),
making the electronic sync kit _twice_ as costly.
So my questions are:
Can anyone tell me the pros and cons of the electronic sync device vs the traditional gauge type?
Can anyone tell me if the "Accessory kit" is really necessary? Is it just a matter of taking a bit longer to get properly hooked up to the carbs and only an issue in a shop where the A&P does many syncs a year, but not for an owner who might do this once a year or less?
Finally, how much skill and time does it take to do the sync decently?
Last sync I had an experienced Rotax guy do while I was there (at the throttle control), and it took less than 10 minutes and seemed to basically only require that he adjust one idle setting on one carb, just keep tweaking it until (he was using the eletronic sync kit) the readout showed both sides balanced. This was despite his saying (correctly I'm sure) that when he started they were WAY out of sync.
Is that typical, or can it get a lot more complicated and time consuming than that?
If so, when would THAT happen?
In short, I'm trying to decide if it's worth getting our own sync kit and doing occassional sync checks rather than, as we did this year flying 4 hours round trip and paying $85 each year to have an experienced Rotax guy do it.
All replies appreciated.
Alex
