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  1. C5Engineer added a post in a topic California Power Systems 2-Stroke Tech Articles all in one place   

    Diagnostic Repair and 503 Final Assembly
     
    Teardown and Final Assembly of a 503.
    Diagonostic Repair and final assembly.pdf
    Final Teardown and disassembly.pdf
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  2. C5Engineer added a post in a topic California Power Systems 2-Stroke Tech Articles all in one place   

    Diagnostic Leak Testing
     
    Just did a rebuild and want to make sure you sealed it correct? Just bought an engine that's been sitting for a while and wondering if the seals are still good? This article shows you how to do a comprehensive leak check on your engine.
    Diagnostic Leak Testing.pdf
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  3. C5Engineer added a post in a topic California Power Systems 2-Stroke Tech Articles all in one place   

    Delivering the power: What you need to know to order a prop
     
    Information on choosing the correct propeller.
    Delivering the power-how to order a prop.pdf
    Selecting the correct prop.pdf
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  4. C5Engineer added a post in a topic California Power Systems 2-Stroke Tech Articles all in one place   

    Curing Rotary Shaft issues
     
    Everything you ever wanted to know about Rotary Shafts. Includes pictures of it removed so you can see how it works, how to inspect it, part #s, and how to prevent it from causing you issues.
     
     
    Curing Rotary Shaft issues The Ceramic seal.pdf
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  5. C5Engineer added a post in a topic California Power Systems 2-Stroke Tech Articles all in one place   

    Certified Rotax Training
     
    Information that you need to know if you've ever considered becoming a Certified Rotax Technician
    Certified Rotax Training.pdf
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  6. C5Engineer added a post in a topic California Power Systems 2-Stroke Tech Articles all in one place   

    Carb Ice: The Threat and Theory behind it
     
    Is Carb ice possible with a Rotax engine? You bet! This article contains everything you need to know about Carb Ice and Rotax engines.
    Carb ice threat and theory.pdf
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  7. C5Engineer added a post in a topic California Power Systems 2-Stroke Tech Articles all in one place   

    Break-in and Periodic Maintenance
     
    General information that you need to be familiar with to properly operate a 2-Stroke. Includes break-in procedures, timed maintenance items, and reading your plugs.
    Break In and Periodic Maintenance.pdf
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  8. C5Engineer added a post in a topic California Power Systems 2-Stroke Tech Articles all in one place   

    Automated Engine Monitoring
     
    Using an Automated engine monitoring system such as a Grand Rapids EIS
    Automated Engine monitoring.pdf
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  9. C5Engineer added a post in a topic California Power Systems 2-Stroke Tech Articles all in one place   

    All things Gearbox related including C and E Gearbox info
     
    Info on all gear box maintenance to include C and E gearboxes and how to service your gearbox. Includes exploded parts view, general maintenance, and how to tear into one with confidence.
    All about the C gearbox.pdf
    C and E Gearbox info.pdf
    C and E Gearbox Part 2.pdf
    General Gearbox maintenance.pdf
    Servicing the Gearbox.pdf
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  10. C5Engineer added a topic in Files and Forms   

    California Power Systems 2-Stroke Tech Articles all in one place
    New to Two-Strokes? Plane won't start? Just want to learn more about operating your engine? Keep reading!
     
    The following articles were written by Mike Stratman. They have been in the back of the CPS catalogs for years and are currently listed on their website. Full credit to the articles goes to them. I take no responsibility for the information presented in the below attachments. I wanted to take the time to add them to our site in case they ever disappear off their website or someone is searching with a specific problem on this forum.
     
    If your flying regularly behind a two-stroke I HIGHLY recommend taking the time to read all of these articles. They do a great job of separating the myth from fact. It took some time to put this together and hope it helps someone out at some point.
     
     
     
     
    A Comprehensive Troubleshooting Guide
    This is a great place to start if your having issues with your engine. This article has troubleshooting trees that should help you to get started with troubleshooting what might be a simple issue.
    A comprehensive troubleshooting guide.pdf
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  11. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic N94JE   

    I'll be taking Mangy apart soon to go to the powder coater.  I'll see if I can get a weight when I have it all stripped again...
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  12. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic New Sport Pilot Regs In the Making   

    I highly doubt it. The proposed 180 hp and under no-medical rule has quietly died. This is an old proposal to increase the LSA weight to 1600 or whatever it was in order to include the C150/152.

    I have no hope this will ever happen.
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  13. herman pahls added a post in a topic Cheap Pacers   

    With a Borer Prop, 160HP, Sullivan wing tip extensions, VG's and 31" ABW's our Pacer would cruise near 100, burn 8-9 GPH and it got in and out like our folding wingers.
    Every thing we did to it made it slower and more capable if you like rocks.
    Herman
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  14. DirtRiderDave added a post in a topic Well that's one way to fly I guess   

    Well I know what I am doing this weekend. I'll post the video from my hospital bed.
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  15. herman pahls added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    Grand Rapids Technology EIS 4000
    Hello
    I have been using the GRT EIS 4000/6000  for years in my Kitfox to moniter engine vitals.
    I decided today to make better use of the EIS and install the warning light and set the operating parameters which was easy and fun to play with. 
    I wasted hours trying to disable a number of the 15 pages which I do not use.
    I googled for possible ideas on how to do this but only found complaints on how difficult the GRT EIS is to program.
    I am able to disable one page and then when I try to disable another page, the first one returns.
    I am missing something simple like what button or combination of buttons to push and when.
    When programing the GRT EIS, the user manual says the data will not enter unless you hold the "next" button till you have cycled thru the complete menu back to the operating pages.
    This did not seem to work.
     
    Any ideas out there???
     
    Thanks Herman
     
     
     
     
     
     
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  16. birddog486 added a post in a topic N94JE   

    If you have the baggage locker that was part of the wing tank why not just do some fiberglassing and make the locker portion able to hold gas?
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  17. SkyPirate added a post in a topic One of the original Rosie the Riveter's still at it at 93   

    Good read, that's one feisty lady and i bet she waits if the line does close, to be the last one out the door
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  18. SkyPirate added a post in a topic New Sport Pilot Regs In the Making   

    That would double the value of a 150-2
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  19. SkyPirate added a post in a topic New Sport Pilot Regs In the Making   

    I think i remember hearing about that a couple years back, maybe they resubmitted the requst
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  20. Bandit added a post in a topic N94JE   

    I have a quick drain on my header tank to blead the air out when filling it. I have never had any fuel flow problem.
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  21. akflyer added a post in a topic Phat Tires   

    I had to use 2 spacers in my 24" tires I had on it originally and I still have those axles.  Should be a pretty quick swap over for me.  I have to cut the tabs off my rudder bars and move them over to put the new masters on so that will take a couple hours, but should still be an afternoon swap.  While I have it down, I will get the MK IV radiators put in and clean her up under the cowling a bit.
     
    have you been keeping an eye on the axles to make sure the 30s are not putting too much stress on the them and bending them?
     

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  22. SuberAvid added a post in a topic 3rd Annual Silver Salmon Creek Flyout   

    I never did get back there to try it Leni.  The McArthur was doing great this year and I really like it too.  Besides it is closer.
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  23. SuberAvid added a post in a topic Phat Tires   

    Shucks, now I will have to go to 31's
     
    Hey Leni, that will be great.  I hope we get a good break in the weather about that time.  I head for OR for a few weeks to go elk hunting on 20 Oct but we should be ablet to get some good fall/early winter flying in on wheels.  It is getting a little chilly out there now, about time to install the collectors on the radiators so I can get some heat in the plane.
     
    I don't know how long your axles are but I had to make up a longer set for mine with the widened wheels and will have to change tehm out to my old set when I put the skis on.
     
    Randy
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  24. SuberAvid added a post in a topic Phat Tires   

    That's what I'm talkin about! To anyone who can escape the pavement; these are the way to have fun.
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  25. dholly added a post in a topic New Sport Pilot Regs In the Making   

    Well, the Icon just got a gross weight exemption but it was deemed safety related. I can't see the Feds opening the door for any other reason so I'm not holding my breath.
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