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Re: Europa-List: Gemini Diesel engine

Subject: Re: Europa-List: Gemini Diesel engine
From: Fred Klein <fklein@orcasonline.com>
Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2007 11:55:52

On Tuesday, Nov 20, 2007, at 07:53 US/Pacific, Jan de Jong wrote:

> 1. I wonder whether the engine attach point locations may just happen 
> to be identical to those of Rotax.

Jan,

I asked PPD 3 questions regarding the Gemini 100/125; see #2; answers 
are as follows in italics:

> 1. Required fuel system: I have installed 5/16" i.d. fuel injection 
> hose to the R9 specification; will this serve the Gemini?
>  The 5/16 I.D. fuel lines will not be an issue with the Gemini 100.
>
> -2. Will engine mounting locations be compatible with those for the 
> Rotax 912S/914 engines?
> No the Gemini Engine will mount differently than a Rotax and require a 
> new Mount Frame.
>
> -3. What is your anticipated time frame for getting the turbocharged 
> Gemini on the market?
> We expect to have the Gemini 125 available to the market in December 
> 2008.

Fred
A194


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