EFWD Build

[David47]

Some great progress Eddie. It must be satisfying to start getting these systems installed. Cant wait until I get to the same stage. Also, nice touch with the starter button assembly. Keep up the great work.

[jrevens]

That all looks very good, Eddie! You're doing great!

[Cherrybark]

I like the flat black joy sticks. Hadn't noticed that in earlier pictures.

[efwd]

What do you guys think about the aluminum tail wheel spring Kitfox has. I have the spring steel. For appearance reasons I am considering the aluminum. Does that one make a bit of difference outside of appearance?
Eddie

[rosslr]

Hi Eddie,

that is looking good! I see you got the fuel filters figured and positioned. It looks really neat. It will be interesting to see how you arrange all the oil and coolant hoses too. Are you fitting an oil thermostat?

nice feeling when you can see the finishing post!

cheers

r

[efwd]

Hi Ross
I called John M. about the filter cuz I am so fearful of doing something different than what the factory calls for. Inevitably I seem to not foresee something coming and I never like coming into difficulty. John did make me aware of the clearance of the engine mount so I was grateful for that. It definitely had me make adjustments.
Sounds like you have some knowledge of what I am up against regarding oil lines? I hope its not too troublesome. Routing things is kinda laborious. No fun.
If it didn't come in the FWF kit I have not considered it. The 912iS has a lot of sensors but as for a thermostat, I don't know.
Eddie

[PaulSS]

Hi Eddie,

Since you're fitting a 912iS, might I recommend you have a look at the CAV13 Status Monitor from www.cambridgeavionics.com

No, I'm not advertising and have no connection with the company other than I've bought one of these because they look like great pieces of kit. I think it's very convenient to have an instrument that monitors all the outputs from the ECU and puts errors into plain language, instead of having to hook up diagnostic software because there's a Lane light on etc.

Also, there's a guy in the UK who has come up with a neat box of tricks that removes the requirement for the 912iS 'start battery' switch. Basically, instead of having to hold a momentary switch or flick on a toggle switch for start power, his unit connects the start circuit to the battery for 1 minute after it's triggered (normally by turning your key to the ignition position) and then it gets turned off automatically. He's figured out all the stuff with Rotax regarding the generators being on line at low RPM and not damaging circuits etc. So it really is a matter of key on, Lane switches on, fuel pumps on and press start. No mucking around with switches and juggling hands after start. Again, I'm not associated with the company but will definitely be installing one in my machine and only write this as you're going for the iS engine