Being realistic about it, the weather facing us here in northeast Ohio will not be in the 70?s for many months and therefore not conducive for cutting/drilling the canopy and rear window or completing fiberglass work until well after spring thaw.
The question: Is the Rotax 912 sufficiently pickled when shipped from the manufacturer? Is it conditioned from the factory well enough to last through a winter and likely not be started until summer without suffering any adverse affects internally? If not, what is necessary to protect the engine prior to first run.
My thinking is I can at least mount the engine and do some of the wiring through the winter months while waiting for warmer spring weather to complete the temperature sensitive work and finish up the 12.
Comments appreciated ? suggestions Roger or Scott?
The question: Is the Rotax 912 sufficiently pickled when shipped from the manufacturer? Is it conditioned from the factory well enough to last through a winter and likely not be started until summer without suffering any adverse affects internally? If not, what is necessary to protect the engine prior to first run.
My thinking is I can at least mount the engine and do some of the wiring through the winter months while waiting for warmer spring weather to complete the temperature sensitive work and finish up the 12.
Comments appreciated ? suggestions Roger or Scott?