Ken Posted April 11, 2023 Report Share Posted April 11, 2023 Has anyone else have this happen in flight? Anyone know a method to clean fuel stains from this event. Opinions on the Real Gaskets for Bing Carbs? Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anticept Posted April 11, 2023 Report Share Posted April 11, 2023 The gaskets coming out now is a soft pliable rubber, and they work really well. I have seen warped carb bowls too. When installing anything rubber, give it a thin coating of white lithium grease. It helps keep the rubber soft and pliable, and from sticking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted April 11, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2023 They should for $77 each. Although, I got 2 plus some other assorted gaskets and O-rings for $75. Rafaella at Lockwood suggested this option. She said they were the same gaskets they sell for $77 each. I am not sure how this can be true but it was. The old gasket looked fine to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Lee Posted April 11, 2023 Report Share Posted April 11, 2023 $11.50 for two. The service centers aren't happy about the $77 gasket and have complained. I thought it was a misprint at first. https://realgaskets.com/product/bing-bowl-and-float-bowl-gaskets-bail-type/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted April 12, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2023 Hi Roger: My CTSW is ELSA. Have you had success with Real Gasket? Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Lee Posted April 12, 2023 Report Share Posted April 12, 2023 Yes. They are the same gasket. They just didn't get marked up 100% x 5 going through the Rotax system. Other engines use the Bing 64 carb. Even the Rotax service centers aren't happy about a $77 gasket that probably cost a couple dollars to stamp out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhatter Posted April 12, 2023 Report Share Posted April 12, 2023 12 hours ago, Ken said: Hi Roger: My CTSW is ELSA. Have you had success with Real Gasket? Ken Real Gaskets Tennessee makes lots of gaskets for certified aircraft, I've been using their Rotax gaskets for several years. I wouldn't give Rotax the satisfaction of selling me a gasket at their price. It's one of the worst examples of price abuse I've seen in years. If Rotax keeps doing this it will open up competitors, aviation is littered with examples of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted April 12, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2023 I ordered 2 sets today. We should start a forum section for Alternative Rotax Engine parts. https://realgaskets.com/ http://jbmindustries.com/ https://tbirdspoweredparachutes.com/product/bing-54-float/ $52 each I think these are the same ones used in the 64. https://www.mcfarlaneaviation.com/products/product/MS80-430/ I have used JBM rubber for years on 2 cycle Rotax engines and they lasted years longer than Rotax parts. All they make for the Rotax 912 is the Carb Socket. Others please join in, please. I know there are alternative carb bowel floats as well I am not sure if they are cheaper but I bet they are better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredG Posted April 13, 2023 Report Share Posted April 13, 2023 (edited) BMW motorcycle supply shop (well known and respected) sells viton float bowl gaskets for $3.00 each. I have not purchased this part from the vendor, but I have purchased many other parts from them. https://www.beemershop.com/product/float-bowl-gasket-viton.html Edited April 13, 2023 by FredG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
procharger Posted April 14, 2023 Report Share Posted April 14, 2023 Ken get your plane running right yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.