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  1. WindHorseRookie

    BMW conversion,

    Can we revive the BMW conversion engine threads? I am just curious, what is the best parts combination and where to find them ? Engine PRSU Exhaust Intake box Harness ECU for application let’s say a Kitfox.
  2. WindHorseRookie

    Pitot tube

    Hello all, I have a question about a pitot tube, I have one that has a very small hole in the tip end. It is made by Dwyer, single tube , single small hole. Is there a reason for this? 2nd question, I installed a separate ASI to test because I bought it used, it is kind of “bouncy” the needle...
  3. WindHorseRookie

    Rotax 582Rave engine

    Hey guys, Anyone know anything about the 582 with 583 rave cylinders and Mike Hair tuned pipe? what all is done to the 582 to get this? performance? I am looking at that being an alternative to going full out 670. the 670 is great, but seems like lots of extra work and machining to get...
  4. WindHorseRookie

    Rotax 670 build

    Is it ok to start a newer 670 discussion? If not refer me to the latest and deletes this one please. I am loooing at building a 670 to replace my 582. Looking for a list of parts needed to get it right without buying things I won’t really need. I know there have been several built and hope to...
  5. WindHorseRookie

    Need ideas for panel

    Good day gentlemen, I have recently started a panel upgrade , I have a blank space on the right side I would like to fill. Any and all suggestions are greatly appreciated. this is a small trainer plane like a Kitfox1. here is the panel so far and the space that could use something. see pic...
  6. WindHorseRookie

    582 reliability

    I have a 582 with 105hrs on it. It has done some sitting but was taken down inspected and new rings and seals were installed when it went back together. Carbs were cleaned and all new brass parts and seals replaced. Needle , needle jet, main jet, idle jet. rotary shaft got new oil and it also...
  7. WindHorseRookie

    Not so complicated but proven conversion?

    Hey guys, is there an auto conversion that is more simple, not so hard to find parts for, and proven? or is there a “better” of the bunch engine to convert?
  8. WindHorseRookie

    Suzuki G13BB.

    Hey guys, I have a G13BB that states good , runs good, but when it’s at operating temp, it’s harder to turn. Feels twice as hard to turn as when cold. And the starter will barely turn it. When it starts back up it sounds good and runs good. Just hard to turn when at operating temp. anyone have...
  9. WindHorseRookie

    Ceramic seal upgrade

    I have a grayhead and want to do the ceramic seal. Anyone here have the case dimensions for the ceramic? I have access to a machine shop to make the cut, if I had some dimensions to use. does anyone know the difference in size and shape from the rubber to the ceramic seals?
  10. WindHorseRookie

    582 ignition

    Hey guys, I have a 582 greyhead, noticed it wouldn’t reach full rpm on a static test. Found one coil red wire disconnected. Hooked it back up and now it still acts like a coil is bad and won’t reach too rpm, above 5500 it falls off pretty bad. Mad check indicates one is t firing. anyone have...
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