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 Posted: Tue Jul 11, 2006 9:05 am Post subject: Rotax 532 a Boat Anchor? I had one on my KF2 |
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Flew it for about 80 hours.
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I have heard that its a fine engine the original prototype flew great with it.
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But it had points,�single ignition,�had to pre mix oil and old style Gear box.�
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After 80 hours it ran quite well,but once in a while on final it would hesitate. It never quit.� I also found the 532 a bit peaky and hard to keep a steady cruise speed.
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I then installed a 582 Blue head, new, with E Box.�� Its still a 2 cylinder 2 stroke, but a much better� engine.� I believe worth the cost.� I now have about 230 hours on this.� Much smoother, same power, perfect transition.�
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Oil injection is a great feature and the E box puts the starter in the correct place, plus very smooth.�
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BTW, it was not that easy to change over as the plumbing is a bit different� etc. took me a full week full time.
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PS the power was about the same.....
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If you must take the plane with engine, take it out, Ebay it, buy a BH 582�  �
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I bought mine from Lockwood, great outfit.� �just an opinion
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Dave
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