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RE: Europa-List: Re: Fitting a 100HP to Classic

Subject: RE: Europa-List: Re: Fitting a 100HP to Classic
From: Kyle P <helperpsp@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 11 Oct 2014 19:57:01
I gave one to my Uncle.  Maybe he will be willing to let it go.  Contact me
via email.

Kyle
On Oct 8, 2014 9:54 AM, "Paul McAllister" <paul.the.aviator@gmail.com>
wrote:

> paul.the.aviator@gmail.com>
>
> Hi,
>
> Is there anyone on the forum that happens to have a 912S starter that they
> wish to sell ?
>
> Thanks, Paul
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Christoph
> Both
> Sent: Wednesday, October 8, 2014 7:01 AM
> To: europa-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Re: Europa-List: Re: Fitting a 100HP to Classic
>
> --> <christoph.both@acadiau.ca>
>
> Rotax has a description of this. What I understand is that the new flywheel
> has the timing lobes changed so when STARTER ENGAGES ignition takes place a
> few degrees AFTER TDC, not before, as with the old flywheel.
> I have both a new set of Rotax soft start CDI modules and the original CDI
> units. Never tried either with the old flywheel as I was advised by Rotax
> that mounting a new flywheel would be far be the most effective and cost
> effective solution. So, with the old CDI I noticed it starts a slight bit
> rougher but not much. With the new soft start CDI its quite smooth. I think
> the biggest difference, though, was to go for the lithium battery.
> Not only saving 12 lbs up front on the foot well but much more consistent
> and higher voltage during cranking stage. The smaller starter cranks like
> crazy. Worked for me, even in the Canadian winter last year.
> I think the flywheel makes sense and exchange is about 1 hour when the
> engine is out.
> Christoph
>
> On 2014-10-08, 8:26 AM, "David Watts" <dg.watts@talktalk.net> wrote:
>
> >
> >Hi Christoph,
> >
> >So what is the difference between the new and old flywheel?
> >
> >David Watts G-BXDY
> >
> >
> >> On 8 Oct 2014, at 11:23, Christoph Both <christoph.both@acadiau.ca>
> >>wrote:
> >>
> >><christoph.both@acadiau.ca>
> >>
> >> The small starter works fine with the new flywheel and a lithium
> >>battery on the 912 ULS with the classic engine pint. Flywheel is only
> >>$350. 150 hours and no problems or kickbacks.
> >> Christoph
> >> #223 Classic
> >> Wolfville Nova Scotia Canada
> >>
> >> Sent from my iPhone
> >>
> >>> On Oct 7, 2014, at 22:14, "Troy Maynor" <wingnut54@charter.net> wrote:
> >>>
> >>><wingnut54@charter.net>
> >>>
> >>> Hi,
> >>> I second what Dave says about the starter. The heavy duty one that
> >>>now comes on the 912S hits the classic fwf mount.
> >>> An alternative to the soft start system that has worked fine for me
> >>>for 4 years is to wire the ACS start switch that I installed to where
> >>>when you turn it to the "Start" position one mag is grounded allowing
> >>>the engine to only start on one mag. The instant you release the
> >>>switch both mags are on line. I've never had any kick back with the
> >>>small starter and a 4 year old battery. Thinking I may change the
> >>>battery this year even though it still spins up the engine fine. It's
> >>>the Odyssey 680 I believe.
> >>> FWIW
> >>> Troy Maynor
> >>> UK120
> >>> 250 hours (slow year)
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Read this topic online here:
> >>>
> >>> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=431636#431636
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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