Jarek, Just a few drops will do it. You are lubricating the magneto impulse coupling. On a Lycoming or Continental aircraft engine, the magneto bolts into the accessory case, where it gets plenty of lubrication
On Sun, Oct 28, 2018, 12:08 PM Jarek Steliga <[email protected]> wrote: > I realized, that the little spring loaded cap has in fact nothing to do > with the magneto housing itself. It only allows the lubrication of some > sort of power transmission shaft located between the engine power output > shaft (crankshaft) and the magneto itself. I poured a liberal amount of oil > through the opening under the spring loaded cap and it began to leak > somewhere down the bottom (I was unable to see from where exactly). > Therefore I have the following questions: > 1. Is there some recommended level to which this part should be filled > with oil, which can be controlled with a sort of 'deep stick', or is 'a few > squirts' the best possible guideline I can go by? > 2. Is the leakage which I observed a symptom of a malfunction or is the > surplus of oil naturally overflowing and only the required amount remains > in place? > > Regards > Jarek > > > > > śr., 24 paź 2018 o 22:58 Michael Stockhill <[email protected]> napisał(a): > >> Jarek, >> A few clarifications on my earlier comments. When I mentioned engine oil, >> I was referring to the impulse coupling lubrication, not internal to the >> magneto. >> >> The Slick protocol for their 500 hour inspection is very intensive. If >> you were to read it and follow it, you would see that an typical field >> mechanic is not equipped for accomplishing same. I just confronted it on >> the four magnetos on my Aztec. They were 4200 series, superseded by 4300 >> series (as is your mag), so it was practical to just replace them with new >> 4300 series. Limbach/Dimona guidance does call for 250 hour inspection if I >> recall correctly. My observation that the magneto is direct drive and >> wasted spark suggests a good rationale for halving the inspection time. >> >> On Wed, Oct 24, 2018, 2:33 PM Jarek Steliga <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> >>> Ric, >>> >>> >>> When I was speaking of the 'inside' lubrication, i meant the lubrication >>> which can't be performed by means of squirting oil from the top. I will now >>> stick to your 5 to 10 hours rule regarding the impulse coupling accessed >>> through the spring loaded cap. As for the lubrication (and perhaps other >>> maintenance work) inside the magneto, I will have someone else do it for me >>> as suggested by Michael. >>> >>> >>> Michael, >>> >>> According to the current service schedule (which I received from the >>> former owner), the magneto needs to undergo a major inspenction every 250 >>> hours of engine time or 24 months (whichever comes first). This overhaul >>> must by definition be performed by an authorised mechanic, as it requires >>> issuing a kind of certificate called FORM 1 (under EASA regulations). So >>> that rather settles the matter. >>> >>> >>> I thank you both for your attention >>> Regards >>> Jarek >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> śr., 24 paź 2018 o 16:14 Michael Stockhill <[email protected]> >>> napisał(a): >>> >>>> Jarek, >>>> >>>> I have just used engine oil for the last 15 years. >>>> >>>> One observation. As the magneto is direct drive it fires twice as >>>> frequently as usual on a Lycoming. My first mag was tired at 250 hours, >>>> rather than the prescribed 500 hour inspection, so I suggest doing the >>>> inspections every 250 hours. If you were to read the inspection protocol >>>> you would likely decide to use a specialist as it is pretty comprehensive. >>>> >>>> >>>> On Wed, Oct 24, 2018, 6:48 AM Jarek Steliga <[email protected]> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hello, >>>>> >>>>> I know that a few drops of lubricant should be added now and then >>>>> through a small opening covered with a hinged cup (as depicted on the >>>>> attached photo). Can someone advice on the following: >>>>> >>>>> 1. What kind of fluid can be used? How often? >>>>> 2. What kind of grease needs to be used for the inside of the magneto. >>>>> Can the lubrication of the inside of the magneto be perfomed by a mechanic >>>>> or should it be done only by an authorised repair shop? How often? >>>>> >>>>> Best regards >>>>> Jarek >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> ---------- Forwarded message --------- >>>>> From: [email protected] <[email protected]> >>>>> Date: wt., 23 paź 2018 o 20:47 >>>>> Subject: Magneto Slick 4330 >>>>> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Witaj >>>>> >>>>> Może napisać na forum o to co tam się dolewa >>>>> jaki olej do samrowania tego sprzegła do magneta >>>>> 1. jaki olej do tej smarowniczki ?co ile godzin >>>>> 2.Jakim smarem smaruje się w środku magneta czy to wykonuje zakład >>>>> remontowy czy zwykły mechanik?co ile godzin? >>>>> daje zdjęcia ! >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> --------------------------------------------------------------------- >>>>> You are subscribed to the Dimona Owners Group mailing list. >>>>> To unsubscribe, send email to: [email protected] >>>> >>>>
