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Anyone install pre-oiler on a 912?

in 912 / 914 Technical Questions 9 years ago
I’m thinking with all the exposed oil hoses on a Rotax 912… has anyone ever installed an electric pump for developing oil pressure prior to engine start? We do the “burping thing” to scavenge the crankcase but this does little to start oil migration to the vital parts. Just wondering…

  • Re: Anyone install pre-oiler on a 912?

    by » 9 years ago

    sounds like trouble to me.
      
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  • Re: Anyone install pre-oiler on a 912?

    by » 9 years ago

    Hi James,

    It really isn't needed and if you do use a pump and the engine isn't running the the crankcase could fill and no oil will be returning back to the tank. You need crankcase pressure to return the oil.

    The engines have been good on this side of the coin since 1989 and adding this most likely will cause an expensive repair if you blink at the wrong time. This one is probably better left alone.

    Roger Lee
    LSRM-A & Rotax Instructor & Rotax IRC
    Tucson, AZ Ryan Airfield (KRYN)
    520-349-7056 Cell

      
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