Simjet 2300 start up issue
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Simjet 2300 start up issue
Hi there,
I have a second hand simjet 2300 that has developed a start problem.
The engine always starts first time when its cold, but after one flight if you try to re-start when the engine changes from gas to fuel, the temp goes to 999c, no fuel goes in and the start up fails.
Let the engine cool for a while and it will start fine.
Does this sound like a fuel issue? Pump? Solenoid? Is there anyway to test this with the GSU? People at my club suggest that the temp going to 999c means there is no fuel going in, and its just running on the gas?
Or you think start up setup?
I assume you are suppose to be able to re-start these turbines straight away and fly repeatedly?
Thanks in advance.
Phil
I have a second hand simjet 2300 that has developed a start problem.
The engine always starts first time when its cold, but after one flight if you try to re-start when the engine changes from gas to fuel, the temp goes to 999c, no fuel goes in and the start up fails.
Let the engine cool for a while and it will start fine.
Does this sound like a fuel issue? Pump? Solenoid? Is there anyway to test this with the GSU? People at my club suggest that the temp going to 999c means there is no fuel going in, and its just running on the gas?
Or you think start up setup?
I assume you are suppose to be able to re-start these turbines straight away and fly repeatedly?
Thanks in advance.
Phil
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Hi!
To me it seems like a pump issue. I had something like your case on a PST 600, and the problem was made by the gear from the pump. The pump was worn out, and as soon I got a new one the problem was over. You can also adjust the amount of gas so you are not getting so high temp reading to see if the pump starts. You can choke the canistervalve to do so.
To me it seems like a pump issue. I had something like your case on a PST 600, and the problem was made by the gear from the pump. The pump was worn out, and as soon I got a new one the problem was over. You can also adjust the amount of gas so you are not getting so high temp reading to see if the pump starts. You can choke the canistervalve to do so.
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RE: Simjet 2300 start up issue
Hi there,
Thanks for your reply. If it was the pump why do you think that the engine being hot or cold would affect it?
I had a PM:
Hi Phil
What type of ECU do you have, it sounds like a temp prope problem
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Kim
Former simjet worker
However I have PMd Kim a few times with no reply. Does anyone here know how to test the temp probe? And or change it?
My ecu has AU 303 FADEC in large on it....
Thanks for your reply. If it was the pump why do you think that the engine being hot or cold would affect it?
I had a PM:
Hi Phil
What type of ECU do you have, it sounds like a temp prope problem
Best
Kim
Former simjet worker
However I have PMd Kim a few times with no reply. Does anyone here know how to test the temp probe? And or change it?
My ecu has AU 303 FADEC in large on it....
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RE: Simjet 2300 start up issue
Hi Kim,
Are you still about? Does anyone else know how to test/change the temp probe on these? Anyone know of a place that can service these engines?
Thanks
Phil
Are you still about? Does anyone else know how to test/change the temp probe on these? Anyone know of a place that can service these engines?
Thanks
Phil
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RE: Simjet 2300 start up issue
Since you are using Gaspar ECU, you can buy new thermocouple at his store ([link=http://www.xicoy.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=22_25&osCsid=8gt9it1go2c8b6fhfposggknl7]Xicoy[/link])
I guess you can test it by confirming it measuring ambient temp correctly. Then use a flame to raise the temp and confirm it via the ECU display.
good luck,
I guess you can test it by confirming it measuring ambient temp correctly. Then use a flame to raise the temp and confirm it via the ECU display.
good luck,
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RE: Simjet 2300 start up issue
Hi Phil
Yes still around, I have totally over looked your reply, sorry for that.
I think that your temperature probe has an internal fault, that shows up when heated once. The best is to just get a new one from Xicoy as Edgar suggest.
Hope it will help.
Yes still around, I have totally over looked your reply, sorry for that.
I think that your temperature probe has an internal fault, that shows up when heated once. The best is to just get a new one from Xicoy as Edgar suggest.
Hope it will help.
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RE: Simjet 2300 start up issue
Hi guys,
Thanks for the replies.
Is it hard to change the probe? Does the front of the engine have to come off?
Are there instructions anywhere? The probe works fine, apart from when on gas at start up. Ambeint seems correct, and when engine is running its showing consistently around 600-700c.
Thanks
Phil
Thanks for the replies.
Is it hard to change the probe? Does the front of the engine have to come off?
Are there instructions anywhere? The probe works fine, apart from when on gas at start up. Ambeint seems correct, and when engine is running its showing consistently around 600-700c.
Thanks
Phil
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ORIGINAL: Philip Cooper
Hi there guys,
He has 3 thermocouples listed there, do you know which one I should order?
Thanks
Phil
Hi there guys,
He has 3 thermocouples listed there, do you know which one I should order?
Thanks
Phil
you should be ab le to measure the length of the one you have to confirm its about 150mm.