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  1. Post on Yamaha Phazer Engine in Kitfox III

    By bcbushcaddy, posted
    Hello everyone, 
    Well.., our BushCaddy (see some posts within this forum) has sold and we picked up a brand spanking new 35 year old time capsuled Kitfox 3 - 1050 kit and decided to go around the 2 stroke Rotax's this time and opt for a Yamaha Phazer conversion instead. Explored all avenues of finding a re-drive system and finally settled on the Skytrax when Teal decided to build another patch. We couldn't find a suitable C-drive otherwise maybe Ben K's adapter plate might have been an option. Also talked to Mohawk and given it some serious consideration. But as mentioned, just before we pulled the trigger, Teal came through with another batch being built. We should hopefully see it here in not too long. 
    There will be some Rotax 582 related items coming up for sale such as a complete (new - unused) firewall forward kit and the instrument panel as a whole, since everything will be updated to run the Yamaha. Info to follow, stay tuned. Anyone interested, feel free to express your interest and just to let everyone know we are located in central BC, Canada. We of course would also love to hear from anyone already undertaking this engine project on a Kitfox 2, 3, 4-1050 or similar. We had a Kitfox 2 in the past and looking forward to get this one into the air. 
    Cheers, Willy T. 


  2. Post on Rotax 582 cooling questions in Two Strokes

    By Climberdawg, posted
    Hey everyone,
    I have a new (old) 582 that may be having cooling issues.  During engine warm up/testing it will rise to 195 and drop to 175 and hang there for awhile before shooting back up to 195 and pausing and drop back to 175.  During a taxi test it shot up over 200 before dropping back down to 180ish.  The day was partly sunny and temps were around 70.  Is this normal to have the fluctuation?  During a 5500 RPM static hold test it did finally maintain 175 and hold for 4 minutes.  Is the fluctuation normal?  I don't see any thermostat in the manual to replace with a different temp range.


  3. Post on Hello from Valrico, FL in Introduce yourself

    By Ronin, posted
    Hello, 
    Just picked up a pretty much untouched K3 kit #807. I'm the 4th owner. Controls are in the fuselage and that's about it. I plan on a 912, 80 or 100hp whichever I find at the right time. I'll also be going with a Grove gear setup. Planning on the widebody mod, 4 control system, increased area rudder & elevator, electric pitch trim and a glass panel. The covering will be Stewarts glues, Superflite cloth, Airtech primer and likely Aerothane topcoat. This is the same system Ran's uses and Randy's planes always look great. I may just go all waterborne too so who knows right now. Will have a few parts for sale shortly, 13g fiberglass right wing tank, 6g aluminum left wing tank and the bungee gear. 
     James