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Electronic carb sync device vs. vacume guage type

in 912 / 914 Technical Questions 11 years ago

  • Re: Electronic carb sync device vs. vacume guage type

    by » 11 years ago

    ;)
    Thanks !

    We just had ten synced by a very riotax experienced A&P... It's running great and probably won't need sync again for a while. But will take you up on that offer when next needed.


    Hi, curious what equipment he used for the sync, electronic or gauges ?
      
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  • Re: Electronic carb sync device vs. vacume guage type

    by » 11 years ago

    I bought my carb sync. kit from Lockwood a few years ago. The gauges are not liquid filled but work fine. The kit fits the 912 as is and requires no adapters. ($85.00)

    Bill.
    Thank you said by: Al C
      
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  • Re: Electronic carb sync device vs. vacume guage type

    by » 11 years ago

    highly experienced and reputable Rotax shop .. Rainbow aviation in Corning CA.
    They used the electronic type sync box.

    Didn't think to ask them why that was their choice.
      
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  • Re: Electronic carb sync device vs. vacume guage type

    by » 11 years ago

    I bought a Carb Mate. I don't know how to use the mechanical gauges. I do several syncs a year. I usually spend 30 minutes to an hour. I start with a mechanical sync and work my way through the pneumatic sync slowly and deliberately to have the best balance I can get. The Carb mate lets me be within half an atmosphere of perfect.
    If I just do a quick check of the sync and maybe a minor adjustment, it's a ten minute job. Watch the video and your almost an expert. I have done it about 10 times including the ones i did at the rotax school. Money well spent.
    Thank you said by: Al C
      
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  • Re: Electronic carb sync device vs. vacume guage type

    by » 11 years ago

    Hi Jay,

    Thanks for the reply.

    A couple of questions:

    Where's the video you're refering to?

    You brought have the CarbMate but did you, and did you have to, buy the
    "Rotax accessory kit- includes adaptor, nylon case and holster" that they sell next to it (and charge nearly $90 additional dollars for?)

    Also, am curious, if you know, why you find yourself doing several syncs a year and how many hours a year flying that approximately is?
    Curious because others SEEM to be suggesting that if nothing else (carb rebuilds, throttle cable adjustments, other service that could effect carbs) is being done, and no symptoms of roughness etc, that once every 100 hours should be enough.

    Al
      
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