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Electrical questions
Started Feb 12 0 Replies 0 Likes
Anyone out there able and willing to talk how they wired, switched, and protected their external voltage regulator on their 912? If so please contact me via this forum, Thanks,JimContinue
Coolant overflow bottle
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jim and Amelia Isaacs Jan 17. 9 Replies 0 Likes
The Zenith 912 FWF kit comes with a coolant overflow bottle that looks to me like a medical irrigation bottle, but the published installation instruction (and the Homebuilt Help video) clearly depict…Continue
Oil tank vent/purge
Started this discussion. Last reply by Shay King Jan 11. 3 Replies 0 Likes
I’m installing the engine and the manual depicts a hose connected from the vent fitting on the tank neck simply dropping down to an exit area underneath and venting overboard. Can anyone confirm this…Continue
912 Radiator brackets
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jim and Amelia Isaacs Jan 1. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I just hung the engine and mounted the coolant radiator using the brackets supplied in he Zenith FWF Kit. Straightforward, but after stepping back and looking, the radiator is crooked. It’s not…Continue
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"Got that cowling properly fit, only thing left is to purity it up"
"Hi Jim,
Was there some information or advice that finally allowed you to decide on which Rotax engine to use. I believe you are using the 80 hp.
Regards,
Perry"
"Fitted the cowl last weekend, trimming to clear spinner and drilling first mounting holes."
"First engine run today, Three weeks short of three years from start of build."
"Putting her back together in preparation for first engine run"
Electrical questions
Anyone out there able and willing to talk how they wired, switched, and protected their external voltage regulator on their 912? If so please contact me via this forum, Thanks,JimSee More
Coolant overflow bottle
The Zenith 912 FWF kit comes with a coolant overflow bottle that looks to me like a medical irrigation bottle, but the published installation instruction (and the Homebuilt Help video) clearly depict this is the bottle to be used. This bottle conflicts with the Rotax engine installation manual instructions and depictions. Examples include no accommodations for a vent, feed hose from the expansion tank is located on top of the bottle vs. the Rotax depictions where it is on the bottom, and the…See More
912 Radiator brackets
I just hung the engine and mounted the coolant radiator using the brackets supplied in he Zenith FWF Kit. Straightforward, but after stepping back and looking, the radiator is crooked. It’s not vertically aligned with the nose strut; the top is cocked off towards the pilot side. Double checked the instructions and watched the install video again from Homebuilt Help and I’ve got the correct brackets installed properly. Anyone else run into this? I really don’t want to start bending and twisting…See More
Drilling the oil tank clamp
So, drill four holes in a couple of hose clamps and secure the the oil tank neck to the firewall with the hose clamps. Sounds simple, no? Anyone ever try to drill a hole in a stainless steel hose clamp band? Aaargggh. The clamp laughs and mocks my pathetic drill bits, Anyone have any suggestions?See More
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- Rotax 912
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- I'd estimate about halfway complete as of July 2017. All we lack is finishing up! Plan to operate from my back yard grass strip
- Home Airport (ie. KMYJ)
- 8AL7 We're charted! Our back yard is an FAA-registered airfield!
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Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 10:20am on June 9, 2019,
Perry delano said…
Hi Jim,
Was there some information or advice that finally allowed you to decide on which Rotax engine to use. I believe you are using the 80 hp.
Regards,
Perry
- At 5:34am on November 8, 2018,
Jack Rock said…
The ELT is available.
Jack
- At 2:16pm on June 28, 2016,
Mark A Phillips said…
Hi Jim & Amelia- looks like y'all are already well on your way- enjoy the journey!
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