Last seen: Dec 5, 2023
For example if you had 5 cylinders showing 75-76psi and 1 showing 60psi, it would be worth investigating why that cylinder was different to the others...
Hello, We don't have a criteria for the differential between cylinders. Each cylinder is assessed individually. That said if you notice that one c...
The Gen 4 uses the integral plenum.
Hello John, The PD42J is pressure compensating. The balance tube is incorporated into the induction tube (cobra head) that comes with the engine. ...
Hello Matej, The black substance is Loctite Gasket Sealant #2 as described in section 3.7.5 of the JEM0001-23 Engine overhaul manual. This manual i...
I don't think the lifters would be the first part that would be damaged. Usually the pistons start to pickup in the barrels before anything else, whe...
Hello Olav, Yes of course. Send it to info@jabiru.net.au and reference this thread. And yes a hydraulic lifter that leaks down will the engine i...
Hi, yes it could mean this. One thing you could do is take the cap apart so that you and push a rod up the vent tube. If it goes all the way up to ...
Here at the Jabiru we mostly use Dynon on the factory built aircraft. We do see some customers using MGL monitors too.
Don't know of any special techniques. Soak with penetrating oil e.g WD40. Use a punch and support the other side to drive it out. Hope you can get ...
@jrooviator Yes the issue with silicone in polishes etc. is that it penetrates through the paint and ruins the bonding if a fibreglass repair was ever...
If it is safe for the acrylic windows and doesn't have silicone in it, I don't think there would be a problem.
It does sound like the engine is ok. However I haven't seen the engine. To be absolutely sure you would need to disassembly the engine and check the...
@olpo That doesn't sound like a standard jabiru oil pressure sensor. The jabiru oil pressure sensor uses a 1/8 NPT taper thread.
This could be correct. There can be significant oil pressure drop across the oil cooler and oil filter when the oil is cold. This is also when the oi...