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Cylinder Metal

in General Tech Discussion 14 years ago
When filling oil lab form, I am asked what type of metal the cylinders are in 914UL serial number

4,419,897. Are they Factory Steel,Chrome, Nickel, Mixed or other?

Joe Horta, two2fly@att.net

  • Re: Cylinder Metal

    by » 14 years ago

    Hi Joe,

    Your cylinders are "Gilnisil" which is a very hard nickel based product. This is why a Rotax cylinder can't be honed by an owner with any standard hone equipment and they last forever figuratively speaking. Many times at high hours after pulling a cylinder you may see some original hone marks. Nickel

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

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  • Re: Cylinder Metal

    by » 14 years ago

    Roger "Gilnisil" does that only apply to the 914?????

    Nick.
      
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  • Re: Cylinder Metal

    by » 14 years ago

    912 and the 914 have Gilnisil cylinders

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

      
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