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    What fuel oil and gearbox oil for the 277?

    Thanks again for the info. The list of things to talk to Rick about is growing lol. I'll definitely talk to him before doing any more engine work. I sorta doubt there's internal issues because due to the rubber and cork factory seals still being in all the holes on the engine, but I'll know for...
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    What fuel oil and gearbox oil for the 277?

    Thanks for the info guys, exactly what I needed. About the seals, whenever I open the engine up should I be able to tell if they're bad just by looking?
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    What fuel oil and gearbox oil for the 277?

    Thank you for the info, especially that bit about the seals. Will the gearbox seals need replacement as well? If I stored (oil into the carb until the engine quits and drain the gas, per manual instruction) the engine for a few years after using it for some reason, would the same still happen...
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    What fuel oil and gearbox oil for the 277?

    I got a Rotax 277 for my FP-202 project a while back, and I'm getting sorta close to being able to run it. Not sure what oil to add to the gas, or where/what oil to use in the gearbox. Looking at the manual, it specifies SAE 90-api-gl 3 for the gearbox, and simply says high quality, low carbon...
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    Rotax 277 still usable?

    Thank you for the info, I'll give him a call
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    Rotax 277 still usable?

    I've been working on a FP-202 for some time now, but now that I've towards where I need an engine I'm starting to wonder what I should do. I planed on using a 277, but from what I've seen nobody can seem to find a working Rotax or parts for one most of the time, and finding a gearbox is worse...
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    Rotax 277, drive and prop for FP-202

    Hi, I'm planning on resuming construction on a FP-202 that me and my dad were working on a couple of years ago, needing some help. The plans for the 202 seem to be silent as far as engine and the drive system, other than advertising buying a Hirth from FFP, so I'm trying to figure out what I...
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    What engine to put on a FP202?

    Cool. i might have to leave a pull starter if i did that though lol, i don't think prop starting is for me. Thanks for the info
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    What engine to put on a FP202?

    Will do. Last couple of days we finished up the landing gear and worked on some other stuff some, updated the site accordingly.
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    What engine to put on a FP202?

    Brian, i don't have any component wights. Wouldn't be hard for me to weigh everything once i put the wings back on for control cables though. And thanks:) Texas, that's cool.. Certainly puts a 277 back in the realm of possibility, which is nice. There's a guy who pm'd me about selling me one...
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    What engine to put on a FP202?

    Thanks for the links. Can you tell me about how the Simonini engines are? reliability, do they as good as the company says they are, that sort of thing
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    What engine to put on a FP202?

    Well we had to use heavier wood to build the plane, so i'm weary adding more weight than i have to. But if that 440 is still available i wouldn't mind looking at it since he's close by. And it's probably 95% done not including skin and engine stuff. i have a website on it here-...
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    What engine to put on a FP202?

    Thanks for the help guys. Jedi, my main concerns with hirth are overheating issues, vibration, things that maintenance doesn't change. Thanks though. Cluttonfred, looks like it might work. Do you have personal experience with that engine?
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    What engine to put on a FP202?

    Hi, i'm building an FP202. i was planning on using the Hirth f-33, but i'm seeing a lot of bad reviews for it. i've started looking for another engine, looking for something under 50 pounds and around 25 or 30 hp. i don't think i can use a Rotax 277, which the plane was originally designed to...
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    What radio did the L-4 Grasshopper use?

    Thanks TFF, i didn't think of that before. i wouldn't be surprised if that's what it was. bmcj, i'm hoping to find one working on the WW2 channels. their are already WW2 radios used in the reenactments i've been to, as far as i know there's nothing official in the US that uses those channels...
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    What radio did the L-4 Grasshopper use?

    Does anyone know what type of radio was used in the WW2 scout plane, the L-4 Grasshopper? i haven't been able to find any info on this
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    FAA Ref. Part 103 Question

    ..Hot Wings hit post before i did, lol. Nm.
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