not an easy conversion don't forget the different MPEM box as well ----- Original Message ---- From: Anthony Jagodnik <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Sent: Saturday, February 17, 2007 7:13:56 PM Subject: Re: [F500] rotax starters, RER, and 493 Donor lists
It appears that there are no new 493s available. In searching for a used 493, it seems that many sleds don't have electric start. Fortunately, electric start looks easy to add as is evident in this thread. I believe you also need to add a ring gear to the clutch. But how about reverse? If one bought a 493 that didn't have reverse, would a new control unit be needed, or can you just add a harness I have seen described here? I read Jeff's post about needing different pickups. Can these be added to any 493 or is there something different about the castings? And does it depend on the year? I saved the following list of 493 donor sleds posted by Jeff last July: > 2000 MXZ 500 > MXZ 500 SB > 2001 Formula Deluxe 500 STD > Grand Touring 500 STD > MX Z 500 (STD) > MX Z 500 (Trail) > 2002 MX Z Sport > MX Z Trail > Legend Sport > Grand Touring Sport > 2003 MX Z Adrenaline > MX Z Trail > Legend Sport > Grand Touring Sport > 2004 none Which appears to be a superset of the following list from Jim Libecco in 2004 > Rotax 493 RAVE engines are found here... > > MX Z 500 SB > MXZ 500 2000-03 > MXZ 500 Trail 2001 > Formula DLX 500 2001 > Legend 500 2002-03 > Grand Touring 500 2001-03 But elsewhere, I read that Tony Murphy imported the 493 used in 1999. Are these lists complete? Regards, Tony Jagodnik NER SoloII FM 6 '87 KBS Mk3 F440 [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Feb 17, 2007, at 2:00 PM, JBlumenthal wrote: > Bill, > I've seen both types but have never actually mounted the Ski-Doo > version with the integrated solenoid. I think there is a difference > in the mounting brackets required. The Ski-Doo starter with the > solenoid piggy-backed is a very expensive part. The separate motor > and solenoid are much less expensive, and probably lighter, > depending on the starter motor you get. You can contact Q for a > complete electric start system, or if you want to piece your own > together, I'd still recommend getting the bracket from Q. The > factory brackets are stamped steel and are known to crack. -Jeff B. > > Jan Schmidt wrote: >> Why is it that the rotax powered cars have seperate Ford style >> starter >> solenoids, but ski-doo sells their starters with a solenoid >> piggybacked >> on it? I see 3 bolt holes on the starters that I assume bolt onto the >> rotax engine block. Are there any advantages with either set-up? I am >> seeing the ski-doo starters rather cheap on ebaymotors. >> Bill Schmidt 88 RD Kawi (for now) _______________________________________________ F500 mailing list - [email protected] To unsubscribe or change options please visit: http://f500.org/mailman/listinfo/f500 *** Please, DO NOT send unsubscribe requests to the mailing list! *** ________________________________ FormulaCar Magazine - A Proud Supporter of Formula 500 The Official Publication of Junior Formula Car Racing Subscribe Today! www.formulacarmag.com or 519-624-2003 _________________________________ _______________________________________________ F500 mailing list - [email protected] To unsubscribe or change options please visit: http://f500.org/mailman/listinfo/f500 *** Please, DO NOT send unsubscribe requests to the mailing list! ***
