yes you can. but also keep in mind, when your lower the bowl and look inside you can tell if one float is sunk or both. have seen it, didn't have to weigh them.
Re: Rotax carb floats sinking
yes you can. but also keep in mind, when your lower the bowl and look inside you can tell if one float is sunk or both. have seen it, didn't have to weigh them.
steve
slyfox
model IV 1200-flying
912uls
IVO medium in-flight
RV7A-flying
IO-360
constant speed prop
Re: Rotax carb floats sinking
Similar experience as Steve/Slyfox
Our Kitfox has a 2008 912ULS and the floats have always checked out, no problems with sinking to date. It seems I recall some skuttlebut a few years ago that Rotax recommended replacing certain models of floats - and the replacements absorbed fuel more readily than the originals.
I am of the opinion that if they aren't broke - don't fix it; but, if they are broke - try a new set. I regard the floats as an "on condition item" period.
Last edited by Dave S; 02-25-2019 at 04:14 PM.
Dave S
Kitfox 7 Trigear (Flying since 2009)
912ULS Warp Drive
St Paul, MN
Re: Rotax carb floats sinking
I'm constantly hearing that people are having problems with their carb rotax's. I've had a number of years and hours of enjoyment with my rotax. I think the most important thing to remember is: fly often, keep fresh gas in the tanks, do your maintenance. clean the filters, clean the jets, just keep up on the little wonder. I love my rotax and it always runs and fly's all so great. love my plane.
steve
slyfox
model IV 1200-flying
912uls
IVO medium in-flight
RV7A-flying
IO-360
constant speed prop
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