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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.
I have heard that its a fine engine the original prototype flew great with it.
But it had points, single ignition, had to pre mix oil and old style Gear box.
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.
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.
Oil injection is a great feature and the E box puts the starter in the correct place, plus very smooth.
BTW, it was not that easy to change over as the plumbing is a bit different etc. took me a full week full time.
PS the power was about the same.....
If you must take the plane with engine, take it out, Ebay it, buy a BH 582 
I bought mine from Lockwood, great outfit. just an opinion
Dave
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