Richard,
The early Tee pieces had no ridges to grip the pipe, but this was
subsequently changed for a correct fitting. Perhaps Darry's was the early
version and was never changed. My carb heater has worked successfully for
about 650 hours now and I certainly would not be without it.
Regards,
William
----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard Iddon" <riddon@sent.com>
Subject: RE: Europa-List: Rotax 912S Carb Heater
>
> I was also thinking of fitting these heaters but was a little put off by
> seeing one Europa which had overheated a little. This caused a pipe
> feeding the heater to blow off a T piece and all the coolant to drain
> out. The aircraft did fly for a while with no coolant but the engine
> subsequently had to be replaced. Anyone else had or heard of any
> problems with the coolant carb heaters?
>
> Richard Iddon G-RIXS
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Pete
> Lawless
> To: europa-list@matronics.com
> Subject: RE: Europa-List: Rotax 912S Carb Heater
>
>
> Hi
>
> I think the 'not fitting' is a standard feature! Mine required some
> work with a file on the carbs to get them a little less of a square peg
> and able to fit into the round hole. Another Europa owner on the field
> had similar problems.
>
> However, they do work well and its great not having to remember to turn
> the thing on and off all the time.
>
> Regards
>
> Pete
>
>
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