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912ULS Fuel Smell

in 912 / 914 Technical Questions 7 years ago

  • Re: 912ULS Fuel Smell

    by » 7 years ago

    I'm trying not to spend $200 on new floats. Seems ridiculous that carb floats would be an expendable item in this day and age...
      
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  • Re: 912ULS Fuel Smell

    by » 7 years ago

    Hi James,

    The floats have to be in fuel a long time. Just short while won't work. Just put the floats in and don't worry about them anymore. If you do eventually notice a fuel smell, rough running engine at idle or fuel in the vent tube and or drip tray then weigh them. Other than that I wouldn't worry.

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

      
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  • Re: 912ULS Fuel Smell

    by » 7 years ago

    Hi James,

    The floats have to be in fuel a long time. Just short while won't work. Just put the floats in and don't worry about them anymore. If you do eventually notice a fuel smell, rough running engine at idle or fuel in the vent tube and or drip tray then weigh them. Other than that I wouldn't worry.

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

      
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  • Re: 912ULS Fuel Smell

    by » 7 years ago

    Am I wrong but......OP has floats that weigh 12.3gr/pair? Rotax says 7.0gr for the PAIR allowed?
      
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  • Re: 912ULS Fuel Smell

    by » 7 years ago

    I think he meant 6.1g for the Pair in the Right Carburetor
    and 6.2g for the pair in the Left Carb.
    That would be 12.3g for Both Pair, or all 4 floats.


    [quote]Carb floats were weighed 8 months ago during condition inspection as follows – 6.1g (R) 6.2g (L).[/quote]

    Bill Hertzel
    Rotax 912is
    North Ridgeville, OH, USA
    Clicking the "Thank You" is Always Appreciated by Everyone.

      
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