old man emu Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 We have a 750 hr 4 cylinder Jabiru in the shop for a top end overhaul. When we pulled the cylinders off because they were wore too far oversize, we noticed something that could modify your serice procedures. I'm sorry that I can't tell the whole story right now, because my boss wants to confirm his suspicions before letting me go public. So watch this space. I hope to have something important to tell you before too long. Old Man Emu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cscotthendry Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Pssst! Hey, there's something that I can't tell you... so I won't. Sorry OME, but your post is a bit like the question "How do you keep an idiot in suspense?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly_tornado Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 he could tell you but where is the fun in that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man emu Posted October 2, 2012 Author Share Posted October 2, 2012 Scott, How am I going to get an audience for my pronouncement if I don't tease a bit? I wouldn't stoop to using sex to attract people, or offer outrageous sums of money, so I have to use Suspense. Just to add some more, we think that an extra bit of work each 25 hours might have an effect on through bolt endurance times ...... OME Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guernsey Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Scott,How am I going to get an audience for my pronouncement if I don't tease a bit? I wouldn't stoop to using sex to attract people, or offer outrageous sums of money, so I have to use Suspense. Just to add some more, we think that an extra bit of work each 25 hours might have an effect on through bolt endurance times ...... OME So it sounds like some good news then, Alan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cscotthendry Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Scott,How am I going to get an audience for my pronouncement if I don't tease a bit? I wouldn't stoop to using sex to attract people, or offer outrageous sums of money, so I have to use Suspense. Just to add some more, we think that an extra bit of work each 25 hours might have an effect on through bolt endurance times ...... OME Hey, use sex. That works a treat to get attention. I noticed an ad on the back of one of my wife's magazines, they had a naked woman selling soy milk of all things!?! WTF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man emu Posted October 2, 2012 Author Share Posted October 2, 2012 OK! I'll try using sexual connotations. Fvcken Hell! Have I got some info to pass on to you Jab owners. (Howzat?) OME Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattbutton Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Well, hand it over....now is a good time for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Compulsion Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Enough already. SPILL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultralights Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 just like a Jabiru, not coming up with the goods when its wanted most..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guernsey Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 The only way that we will know the answer is by watching the Bolt Report on television. This 'thread' is not going to tell us anything. Alan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icebob Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Oh, don't tell me OME is screwing around with us again:augie: Bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guernsey Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 He's certainly causing a lot of tension. Alan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piet Fil Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Just 'stretching' the through bolt story out to increase the 'strain' on jab owners ... ha ha ha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggles Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Think he may be in cahoots with the Maj.! Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herm Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 This thread is sending me nuts. I think I am gunna bolt until you are all through with the long and short of it... when you have a tight fix on it I will return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brilin_air Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 This thread may be coming undone Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandit12 Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 I am so close to losing my nut...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 When OME finally tells it will be "breaking" news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gentreau Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 We have a 750 hr 4 cylinder Jabiru in the shop for a top end overhaul. When we pulled the cylinders off because they were wore too far oversize, ....... That's the bit that got my attention. Does nobody else think it strange that the engine needs a rebore and oversize pistons after only 750hrs ??? Or am I missing something about Jabirus ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cscotthendry Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 That's the bit that got my attention.Does nobody else think it strange that the engine needs a rebore and oversize pistons after only 750hrs ??? Or am I missing something about Jabirus ? Yeah, I noticed that too. I thought Jab engines were only supposed to last 250 hours or until the first time you took them over an idle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Compulsion Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 I fly at Gawler. The school has 3 jabs. All get around 1000 hrs before changing engines. This is a school where aircraft get flogged most days by students like me doing hundreds of circuits. Get a life you lot I am impersonally tired of all the Jab bashing on this site. How many hours where flown last weekend across Australia in jabirus? How many engines failed? How many people have died in the last 5 yrs in jabirus full stop? How many other aircraft have to land out due to some kind of failure? As a new flyer and as a Jabiru owner you guys make me scared to fly. It seems if i fly long enough in my Jab I eventually will crash and burn. I really like this site and the contributions of the people on it but I am almost at the point of stopping coming here due to the alarmist nature and some of the political B.........T that has invaded this site lately. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly_tornado Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Technically this engine hasn't stopped; it hasn't made it that far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man emu Posted October 2, 2012 Author Share Posted October 2, 2012 The reason that I haven't said exactly what the news is, is that my Boss has placed an embargo on it until he considers the ramifications. I'd love to torque about it, but if I did, my Boss would have to shoot me. And when I do post the news, don't think that it's a way for me to drum up sales of the cylinder base bolt wrench that I have advertised elsewhere. OME Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man emu Posted October 2, 2012 Author Share Posted October 2, 2012 I really like this site and the contributions of the people on it but I am almost at the point of stopping coming here due to the alarmist nature and some of the political B.........T that has invaded this site lately. Please don't go away because some people dis Jabirus. This forum is for disseminating information. If certain people take pleasure in ONLY bad mouthing a product, then we can set up a whole website for that, and we can include any man-made product because nothing's perfect. I'm basing my posts on day-to-day experiences with this particular product. We have a lot of Jabirus on our books, ranging from the flogged flying school examples to the one owner/pilot weekend flier. When I experience something noteworthy, I'll report it. However there is some commercial politicking involved as we have to have a working business relationship with the manufacturer so we can get parts etc. It is unfortunate that when we report defects we find to CASA, there is a complete lack of interest. That's because CASA, as the ultimate overseer of aviation, seems to have the attitude that if an airplane is not used by fare paying members of the public, then any service matters are unimportant. OME Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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