You really made my day. 2 strokes are just different, but not a bad engine. They do need a teardown from time to time, and that is something difficult for owners because they dont do their own maintainance and would never dream of working on their own engine.😀
Hi hello,thankyou for posting such an in depth video,, can I ask a question,,I was told to avoid a 582 of 15 years of age with original crank,but services routinely as per rotax manual,due to its age ,,any thoughts please?
This engine is much older than 15 years, so I think you would not be interested in it. I have known and taken care of this engine since 1994 when it was mounted on a Quicksilver. I have seen everything inside, and found that there are no clocks anywhere. The engine does not know how old it is. I have changed the bearings on the crankshaft, and recently put new piston rings in it. Other than that, only gaskets and seals when I take it apart for inspection. The videos are supposed to show what I modified, and the reasons for it, such as oil injection removal, no pressure in the cooling system, etc. The engine has been very dependable for me, but like any engine it must be taken apart and checked. It has about 25 hours on it since I last did this. Most people fly 50 hours a year. Most people run them until they blow. They are afraid to take them apart and see if they have problems starting to develop. If you still have questions, be sure to watch the videos. I know they are not very good videos, but they do show the condition of the engine. If you are afraid to do your own work, do not purchase this plane. Spend the $20,000 and get a new engine.
I'm not quite sure I understand your "no pressure" cooling system. Your radiator cap has a pressure rating to that allows the system to pressurize naturally due to heat and expansion. Why does yours not pressurize? I am a&p and I have learned much from your videos. Thanks for sharing them!
The 582 gray head engine does not have a waterpump seal that can take pressure. The blue head engines do. You do not need pressure in the cooling system as long as the coolant temp is below 212 f. at sea level. Works just like a tea kettle. You cannot get the water over 212f. I use straight coolant with no water mixed, so the engine can go hotter. I use a car radiator from a Honda Civic.
You do see a pressure cap, but it cannot be removed. The expansion tank at the very top of the plane is where it is filled with coolant. It is vented to atmosphere by some clear tubing. I have other videos explaining this.
Sorry, but I only work on my own stuff. Liability could be a big problem, and I do experiment sometimes. Also I don,t replace parts needlessly. I am still runming the same crankshaft. My videos are to show what I am doing, and what my thinking is.
I know this is a bit off topic, but if you have the flywheel handy could you tell me what the diameter of the bolt circle on the flywheel is? I(center bolt hole to center bolt hole) Looks to be roughly about 3 to 4 inches.....
turning into a 2 stroke lover. thanks for the video series. i want your flywheel puller! i ordered the factory one
You really made my day. 2 strokes are just different, but not a bad engine. They do need a teardown from time to time, and that is something difficult for owners because they dont do their own maintainance and would never dream of working on their own engine.😀
Hi hello,thankyou for posting such an in depth video,, can I ask a question,,I was told to avoid a 582 of 15 years of age with original crank,but services routinely as per rotax manual,due to its age ,,any thoughts please?
This engine is much older than 15 years, so I think you would not be interested in it. I have known and taken care of this engine since 1994 when it was mounted on a Quicksilver. I have seen everything inside, and found that there are no clocks anywhere. The engine does not know how old it is. I have changed the bearings on the crankshaft, and recently put new piston rings in it.
Other than that, only gaskets and seals when I take it apart for inspection.
The videos are supposed to show what I modified, and the reasons for it, such as oil injection removal, no pressure in the cooling system, etc.
The engine has been very dependable for me, but like any engine it must be taken apart and checked. It has about 25 hours on it since I last did this. Most people fly 50 hours a year. Most people run them until they blow. They are afraid to take them apart and see if they have problems starting to develop.
If you still have questions, be sure to watch the videos. I know they are not very good videos, but they do show the condition of the engine.
If you are afraid to do your own work, do not purchase this plane. Spend the $20,000 and get a new engine.
I'm not quite sure I understand your "no pressure" cooling system. Your radiator cap has a pressure rating to that allows the system to pressurize naturally due to heat and expansion. Why does yours not pressurize? I am a&p and I have learned much from your videos. Thanks for sharing them!
The 582 gray head engine does not have a waterpump seal that can take pressure. The blue head engines do. You do not need pressure in the cooling system as long as the coolant temp is below 212 f. at sea level. Works just like a tea kettle. You cannot get the water over 212f. I use straight coolant with no water mixed, so the engine can go hotter. I use a car radiator from a Honda Civic.
You do see a pressure cap, but it cannot be removed. The expansion tank at the very top of the plane is where it is filled with coolant. It is vented to atmosphere by some clear tubing. I have other videos explaining this.
thanks great info
Thanks for the video. Great info. Do you do rebuilds for others? $$$? You knowledge shows....
Sorry, but I only work on my own stuff. Liability could be a big problem, and I do experiment sometimes. Also I don,t replace parts needlessly. I am still runming the same crankshaft. My videos are to show what I am doing, and what my thinking is.
When you stop doing this, a lot of knowledge and experience will be gone.....so keep it up!
I know this is a bit off topic, but if you have the flywheel handy could you tell me what the diameter of the bolt circle on the flywheel is? I(center bolt hole to center bolt hole) Looks to be roughly about 3 to 4 inches.....
80 mm bolt circle. 3 holes
I made mine oversize so I can use on the gearbox spider as per the video.
Thanks for watching
@@Adventurepilot70 excellent. thank you. great tip on that crank seal weep hole too!
ur dead right bearings need lube
Thanks for watching.