I'm the Engineering member for my syndicate RF4D G-BHJN, just done another 50hour and noted some oil strainer nuts I don't like the look of. I'd like to get hold of replacements if possible. Any recommended UK parts suppliers, and what kind are they? The current ones are nyloc but not sure they should be.

I'd also like a workshop manual for the engine - I assume a VW one would be what I need, but which VW model is it derived from?

Thanks

Paul

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Originally posted by Sam M. I think you can find the engine manuel on this website.

Thanks for the reply - I saw the manual on this site and I think it's useful for the specifications and basic schedule but when you start looking at the engine in detail I think it's a little light. I do know it's based on the VW lump, but which one?

The basic engine is anyway VW 1/1200. Fournier RF4D Flight Manual gives the differences (clearances, torques etc.) compared to engine maintenance manual. The main problem is magneto end of the engine, because there seems not to be any instructions concerning it.

-Antti-

Edit: This might work:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0837604168/gemaclassde-20

[Edit by andy1 on Monday, May 5, 2008 @ 06:37 AM]

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Paul

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Originally posted by andy1 There is no specific manual for Rectimo 4AR1200 engine. Finnish CAA has approved the use of standard Volkswagen Maintenance Instructions Manual (1969) on Aug 18th 1971. I have the manual, but as it is a Finnish translation, I believe there is not much use of it for your needs. The basic engine is anyway VW 1/1200. Fournier RF4D Flight Manual gives the differences (clearances, torques etc.) compared to engine maintenance manual. The main problem is magneto end of the engine, because there seems not to be any instructions concerning it. -Antti- Edit: This might work: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0837604168/gemaclassde-20 [Edit by andy1 on Monday, May 5, 2008 @ 06:37 AM]

Also here is a link to the Rectimo manual.

http://www.cfiamerica.com/images/Rectimo_4_AR_1200.pdf

-A-

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Steve

Guess the VW aftermarket scene can be kinda addictive, can't it?

Cheers
Paul

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Originally posted by SteveBeaver I bought this book: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0895862255 and found it very satisfactory. A great deal of useful, practical information on the early engines. Steve

For the manual you can use the 1600 manual, clearances are the same. The only difference between 1200 and 1600 are: stroker crankshaft, lightly smaller rods, bigger piston pins, bigger cylinders and pistons and different heads. Torque values, clearances bearings etc are all the same.

ciao

Eugenio

Back with this problem again. Is there some document available concerning the 1500 hours TBO? I have only found this list

http://aviation-international.aero/pdf/3AI16Cotations.pdf

but would need an official document for part M maintenance program.

Cheers,

-Antti-

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Donald

Eugenio

After accidentally deleting my cookies, I couldn't find my password and nothing worked. The forum did not mail it back, so Collin made me a new username - which in a matter of fact is a lot better than the old one! So, I'm back and have finally been able to fly some hours in our 371. One of the cylinders is leaking, though, and it doesn't give all the power (even out of all the 30 something...). So, climbing is quite slow, but it flies nicely after all. I had some problems with the carburettor too, but after three overhauls and some new parts, it works fine now.

But yes, thanks al lot, Eugenio, for your support. Got the mail and have set my maintenance program to local CAA. We'll see what happens after September...

-Antti-

Steve

Good to know that. I think I really am OK with this username, so I'll keep it

-Antti-