Michael, If on a Lycoming or Continental engine the magneto is getting plenty of lubrication from the accessory case, does this mean, that magneto is getting lubrication via the impulse coupling on Limbach 2000?
niedz., 28 paź 2018 o 20:37 Michael Stockhill <[email protected]> napisał(a): > 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 They were 4200 series, superseded by 4300 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] >>>>> >>>>>
