Some time ago when dealers ordered Rotax parts from the Rotax Distributor
they would be supplied with 0-200 type mounts. I will check with the
Distributor again to see if the have changed. The 0-200 rubber is slightly
softer and does provide a smoother engine. Have installed several with no
problems to date, but.....
Bob Berube A166
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ron Parigoris" <rparigor@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Night and Day
<rparigor@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
>
> Hey DJA727
>
> On my speedwing monowheel, i plan on installing a 914, with CS.
>
> I spoke to Bill Lockwood, from Lockwood Aviation in FL for some time
> bout the rotax motors.
>
> Any viabbarion kills the redrive. Unbalanced carbs, idle too slow and
> "MOTORMOUNTS THAT ARE TOO SOFT!"
>
> I am not an expert. I never saw a 914 mount in my hand.
>
> But Bill is suppsedlly an expert and says that 0200 mounts are a bad
> thing.
>
> He said use the provided mounts, idle 1800RPM min, sync carbs exact both
> low speed and high and have prop dynamic balanced.
>
> Here is his exact quote:
>
> "Motors like to be mounted fairly rigid, he is not real thrilled with
> continental 0-200 Lord mounts if they are softer"
>
> This is per a conversation 12-30-2002.
>
> I am only repeating what he said.
>
> Any other comments to the contrary?
>
> Ron Parigoris
>
>
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