Gentlemen,
When removing the magnetic plug, in addition to the heating, cooling and
impacting
methods, it is important to use the correct tool.
Early engines had a 6 mm Allen fitting. Later engines have a #40 Torx fitting
requiring a #40 Torx socket. The latest engines of course now have the Hex
headed
plug.
Look carefully because the Torx fitting looks very much like an Allen key one at
first sight.
Also, don't use a cheap Torx socket, a Snap-on one may prove to be cheap in the
long run!
Cheers
Kingsley from Oz - Enjoying my first real cross country trip in a 914 Mono.
800nm
---From home at the moment but still in the same State! Truly is a great cross
country aircraft.
Sent from my iPhone
On 20/02/2012, at 7:16 AM, Bob Harrison <ptag.dev@tiscali.co.uk> wrote:
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> Hi! A heat gun (hot air only) worked for me then a good clout with a hammer
> and a chisel on the outer diameter.
> Regards
> Bob Harrison.
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Richard Lamprey
> Sent: 19 February 2012 08:50
> To: europa-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Europa-List: Removing magnetic plug from Rotax 912 gearbox
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> <lamprey.richard@gmail.com>
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> Does anyone know the best way to get this plug out? I burred the hexagonal
> inset, so hex key (allen key) no longer going to get it out. I have tried
> clonking gently with hammer (as per various instructions) to loosen, to no
> avail.
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> My plug replacement is of the new variety that can be removed with a
> ring-spanner. Just got to get the old out and check for filings.
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> Perhaps a left handed thread bolt/screw that self-taps into the burred
> inset??
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> Any ideas welcome.
> Richard
> Europa 168, Kenya
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