Do any of these look like it?
http://www.cps-parts.com/menus/rtx/p...eservoirs.html
Do any of these look like it?
http://www.cps-parts.com/menus/rtx/p...eservoirs.html
Tom Jones
Classic 4 builder
Here is what I have. Notice the nice white bird poop!
And here is the coolant overflow tank.
Those were the standard bottles provided with the kit.
-- Paul S
Model III SN910
582 IVO Med
Paul, I'm confused, are you saying to look aftermarket (use the link) due to the price of the Kitfox bottles? Or just be sure to change the bottles?
I'm trying to figure out how the coolant bottle attaches to the firewall. The battery box completely covers the opposite side of the firewall from the bottle bracket. As you can see from the photos, I really need clear off the firewall so I can clean the bird poop off the blanket.
Jay
It is an experimental, you can use automotive parts. In my SLSA several of the parts are available from my local automotive parts house.
Even if you feel you must replace with Kitfox parts.
Yes, I would replace the plastic tanks. If I'm working on a plane that has set idle for years. The first thing I would do is squeeze the tank to see if it was brittle. The plastic deteriorates because of the fuel, the age of the tank, temperature changes, hot to cold, back to hot. All would cause me concern.
Even if Kitfox sells the parts at $50 per tank, I would replace them. It's safer, cheaper, and to replace them before they fail, especially if they fail in flight.
Paul Zimmermann
LSRM-A
Garland, Texas
Also, if you look several of the Tanks a Rotax specific tanks.
Paul Zimmermann
LSRM-A
Garland, Texas
Well I was totally confused! Yes, no doubt, change all rubber and plastic anything! I thought you may have been warning me about Kitfox prices on plastic bottles. I do not care!!! I told the engine builder, price is not an issue. Mistake? Maybe. Piece of mind, priceless. I want it right. I had my wife and 12 year old daughter with me when we dropped off the engine. I introduced my daughter as my co-pilot. I think he got the picture.
This just got me thinking. What about the pitot tube plumbing? I better just look into that. I may need to replace that too.
Jay
Rotax recommends replacing all engine hoses every 5 years.
Paul Zimmermann
LSRM-A
Garland, Texas