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riddon(at)sent.com
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Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2010 11:59 am Post subject: Cold starting 912S

As I was the instigator of the cold starting thread, I am pleased to report that I seem to have solved the problem following suggestions made by several contributors.  I have fitted a start button in addition to the key switch so that I can now start on one mag. I also replaced my six year old gel battery, even though it was still showing 12.5 volts, with a shiny new Odyssey.  Now I turn the prop through a number of blades until the oil gurgles then start on one mag. Engine starts instantly with no kick back.   

   

Thanks for all the feed back.  

   

Richard Iddon G-RIXS  

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jrgowing(at)bigpond.net.a
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Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2010 1:41 am Post subject: Cold starting 912S

Richard

  

 You can actually hear the oil gurgle! 

 Or do you see pressure come up on the oil pressure  gauge?

  

 JR  (Bob) Gowing Kit 327 in Oz missing prop  and instrument panel

  

  

  

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Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2010 4:47 am Post subject: Cold starting 912S

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The gurgle is from "burping" the engine.  You are supposed to ensure the "mags" are off, take the top off the oil reservoir and turn the engine through by hand until you hear the distinct gurgle in the oil reservoir.  This indicates that all the oil has been blown out of the crankcase and into the oil reservoir.  Now you can properly check the oil level.  On my Europa, there can be half a quart (half a liter) of oil in the crankcase.  If you were to check the oil level without "burping" the engine, you may see the oil level as low when it really isn't.  You add a quart (liter) of oil and now you are half a quart (liter) over-filled.  Which after your flight will now reside across the bottom of your aircraft.



Bob Borger

Europa XS Monowheel, Intercooled Rotax 914, Airmaster C/S prop



On Wednesday, January 20, 2010, at 03:39AM, "JR Gowing" <jrgowing(at)bigpond.net.au> wrote:

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   You can actually hear the oil gurgle!  

   Or do you see pressure come up on the oil pressure gauge? 

    

   JR  (Bob) Gowing Kit 327 in Oz missing prop and instrument panel 

    

    

    

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riddon(at)sent.com
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Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2010 9:42 am Post subject: Cold starting 912S

Yes, I take the top off the oil reservoir and can hear the gurgle OK.



 



Richard Iddon



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Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2010 4:19 pm Post subject: Cold starting 912S

Richard

  

 (Sheepishly) I was asleep and forgot you were  pulling it over by hand!

  

 Thank you for the polite reply!

 JR

  

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Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2010 5:34 pm Post subject: Cold starting 912S

Thank you too, Bob!

 I will try to be wider awake in future

 JR

  

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