Limbach L2000 dualmag engine query.

MikeGodsell · Post by **MikeGodsell** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 6:53 pm

Just a query. Does anyone know how the two mags are driven on Limbach engines? Standard VW conversions often use a triangular chain drive for the mags, but there is no sign of this on my engine. It looks like a gear drive to the two mags, plus a location for a vacuum pump, all covered by a casing on the rear. Can't find any info or a diagram of the set-up.
Many thanks for any info.

Richard Mole · Post by **Richard Mole** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 7:16 pm

Mike,

I'm 99% sure they are not chain driven.
Two years ago I threw out a Limbach L200 parts manual - but try Ken Ballington as he might have one.
Have you got a L2000 DD model?

Richard Mole

MikeGodsell · Post by **MikeGodsell** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 9:54 pm

Hi Richard
L2000DA2 With well over 1000 hrs, recent top overhaul, and running like a little sewing machine. Not sure how long to keep it running however, before getting the bottom end (and gears ?) checked over.

Nick Allen · Post by **Nick Allen** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 10:56 pm

Mike, I'd second Richard's idea about giving Ken a call (website: http://www.ukaircraftparts.com/). Ken and I went to the Limbach factory about three years ago, and I think he gathered up parts lists for all their engines while we were there.

Richard Mole · Post by **Richard Mole** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 11:14 pm

Hi Mike,

I'd be inclined to leave well alone unless or until the oil pressure reduces. Since this is a function of oil temperature then it could be worth your while to install a digital combined oil temp and pressure gauge (eg Stratomaster) and then log your readings on a spreadsheet month after month - real nerdy stuff - in order to determine when and if there are any adverse changes.

In my opiniion the analogue gauges, which are a joy to use in normal operation, do not have the precision required for this engineering purpose, although they show gross changes really well.

Richard Mole

MikeGodsell · Post by **MikeGodsell** » Tue Feb 10, 2009 8:10 am

Richard. Nick.
Many thanks
MG

Richard Boyton · Post by **Richard Boyton** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 11:13 am

Stu Hoy at Anglia Sailplanes now UK agent for Limbach and Stu a top man

His tel no 07860 545 812 or [email protected]

Mention my name if it helps!!!

Richard