Kyle Communications Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 I was put onto them by another guy who is running them. I have fitted these to 2 new engines and they fit perfectly..hopefully after this weekend I can tell you if at least one of them works when I start the engine on this rebuilt big bore kit engine 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 Even the gasket thickness affects these things. Every bit of care is required. Nev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Communications Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 All looked and measured exactly the same Nev 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny_galaga Posted March 29, 2023 Author Share Posted March 29, 2023 27 minutes ago, Kyle Communications said: I was put onto them by another guy who is running them. I have fitted these to 2 new engines and they fit perfectly..hopefully after this weekend I can tell you if at least one of them works when I start the engine on this rebuilt big bore kit engine Looking forward to hearing more 🙂 I may buy one or two and store in my garage for the next five year replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 Could easily be a shelf life regarding the diaphragm. For automotive work that would never be mentioned. The Bodies are usually Diemetal with high zinc content and age. (Buckle and go brittle). Advantage is you can cast the threads and other detail. Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny_galaga Posted March 29, 2023 Author Share Posted March 29, 2023 5 minutes ago, facthunter said: Could easily be a shelf life regarding the diaphragm. For automotive work that would never be mentioned. The Bodies are usually Diemetal with high zinc content and age. (Buckle and go brittle). Advantage is you can cast the threads and other detail. Nev Yes, that has crossed my mind, that the rubber might perish just sitting there. I will investigate. My garage is cooler than my house, so heat shouldn't be an issue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 Nearly see us out, anyhow. Put it in a welded plastic bag .Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny_galaga Posted March 29, 2023 Author Share Posted March 29, 2023 From this it implies Rotax themselves say 48 month shelf life https://www.rotax-owner.com/en/912-914-technical-questions/9671-912-fuel-pump-shelf-life?start=0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Communications Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 Vacuum bag it. then no drama 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Communications Posted April 2, 2023 Share Posted April 2, 2023 Well I did the first start on Mabels engine..it has the fuel pump I showed on it and it worked fine 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny_galaga Posted April 3, 2023 Author Share Posted April 3, 2023 22 hours ago, Kyle Communications said: Well I did the first start on Mabels engine..it has the fuel pump I showed on it and it worked fine Looks like you've avoided the RO-tax 😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 Short ground runs are not a good idea. Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmccarthy Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 42 minutes ago, facthunter said: Short ground runs are not a good idea. Nev It will be a short run as he is towing the ute. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Communications Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 I ran the engine until the oil got to over 55 degC the video was edited Too boring otherwise 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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