FT, I will have to assume that you called or contacted simjet with your problem and after failing to help you, you got your engine converted. Is this the case?

I would like to have my AMT Mercury have the abilities of the Newer ECUs where we can adjust rpm and so on. I know AMT is coming out with their auto start system, but I do not have a date yet!!

Yes, while Kevin at Simjet in Canada had great and honorable intentions, the fact of the mater is that Simjet cannot fix the problem. And it IS Simjet's, not Kevin's problem! I mean, after trying 5 different ECUs, 2 new front ends, 2 different temperature probes, 2 fuel pumps and 1 replacement engine, I had no choice but to see if there might be some other alternative. I certainly gave SimJet the benefit of the doubt. I have had the engine for almost a year and got 10 starts out of 75 atttempts, 2 flights, before I had to yank the engine for a replacemnet. I think it is a great engine but if the software sucks, what can you expect? As far as RAM "sticking" a lot of folks, I think we have to wait and see what crops up or pops up on this venue before we can make an intellegent decision. One thing's for sure, Carlos has nothing to do with any warranty or financial obligations for that company. He was terminated many weeks ago and is simply offerring his expertise to those who need it and trying to make a living. FT

Yes. Don't even ASK Carlos to honor your warranty. I know albert said a week back that he was "setting up" a seperate repair shop, but the reality is Carlos did it on his own, and he had already told me about it(and I had posted it here) before Albert said anything about it.
Carlos' place is a totally seperate entity. He was able to pick up the engines from the RAM factory because of his previous relationship with RAM, and because he lives nearby, but he is not the RAM warranty center.
The guy is VERY sharp when it comes to turbines, he really knows his stuff. He sorted out a tricky problem for me in two minutes over the phone, never asked for a dime.
I have to agree with Tony F.s post, too. I think, from what I have heard, and Albert's own words, that the debts accrued by RAM are pretty massive, and your chances of getting anything back are pretty slim, unless you really bulldog it. You have to get in line behind the bigger creditors in a situation like this.
It sucks, yes.
Bigjet, if I were your friend, I would cancel the charge right away. That's a tough situation.
I don't think anything substantive is going to rise from the ashes, here. In Albert's own words, he could not find a buyer for the company. I don't think the assets(the name, whatever machinery exists(they leased everything), whatever engines in stock that are unsold) could ever come anywhere NEAR the $2million in debt that Albert claimed. If you were another manufacturer, or looking to get into the business, why would you want to buy into that kind of debt? Can we be realistic here?

PS...As far as "sticking it" to customers, I don't think it is wise to gladhand that, to try to put a lighter spin on it.
I was the last guy into the lifeboat, so to speak, and the only reason I got my stuff back was because I made a very big stink about it, and because CARLOS actually got in his car and started heading over there to pick my stuff up. He called over there, said he was on his way over, and only THEN did my stuff get into the mail. Thanks, Carlos.
But for a month before that, I could smell that I was getting the runaround, and if I had not bulldogged the situation, I DEFINITELY think I would have been "stuck" like so many others. Sometimes you can just tell that something is amiss.
My advice, for what it is worth, to anybody else who is in the same situation, is to have Carlos just pick your stuff up, and worry about your money with RAM as a seperate issue.

Frank,
I read you're posts about the Simjet 1700.
I was wondering if you ever replaced the propane solenoid?
If that valve won't open, it won't start, although it can be manually opened if you can reach the button on it.
I have a 1700 with 148 flights on it and it runs and starts great.
The only problem I run into is the Festo propane sol gets dried out from the propane, it needs a few drops of 3in1 oil every 4-5 starts.
Just wondering?

Well, at least I got some halfway good news. My 1000 was indeed refused by RAM and it is back at the shipping place that I sent it from. Now to figure out what to do with it! My second 1000 was sent to AUS for Chris to change the bearings. If that works out that is where this second one will go.

Maybe I can get some use out of these investments!

Tony

Why are you not sending it to Carlos?

Tony wanna sell that 1000 X ?


If anyone out there has one of these X series I'm in need of three RAM 1000 X's .

Thank you ........Johnny Hernandez

When I heard the first rumour about Carlos doing repairs, I called Rei and left a message. I never heard back from Rei, so when I saw Chris was also going to do repairs, I sent it to him. Track record will go a long way with me after all that has happened, so if I get a good engine back from Chris, and I fully expect I will, the second one will go there.

One other point, Carlos has said he currently has no balancing equipment. It's my understanding that not much can be done without balancing. Even a bearing change needs the balance checked.

Tony call me


(954) 263-6990


Thanks and HI Tony

Hi Pete,

I have spent a LOT of hours trying to help Frank getting his Simjet to run. Everything (and I mean every possible part) was changed again and again. The problem with Simjet is that their product quality is very inconsistent. Out of ten engines you will normally have one or maybe two that runs great. This was also the reason why I picked up the Simjet line, since the first two test engines they sent me ran great. Later I realized that those two engines had probably been handpicked to make a good impression. I Guess I should have listened to the previous Simjet importer when he told me it was a piece of junk not worth selling. During the four months I was involved with Simjet, about 90% of the engines where returned for repair and yet another ECU upgrade.

The fact is that even after more than ten Years in business, Simjet has not learned to build a reliable ECU or a consistent product quality. Same thing with their thrust ratings. It seems that they just randomly pick engines and sell them as Dragons, 3000's, 2300's etc. hoping that the customers does not check the output.

Like Frank says, Simjet engines run great when they run. The balancing seems to be their strongest side, so if someone offers a working ECU solution like Carlos does, it's great.

Hi Guys,

I have been following this discussion and would like to make somthing clear to you all,

At the time TJT offered to service and repair RAM engines, Carlos had, as far I as was aware not declared that he would be setting up a service company.
TJT offered to service the RAM engines as a way to keep RAM owners flying the investment they had made in thier engines.
I know Carlos, and I also know that he knows his stuff when it comes to the small turbines.
By far the biggest population of RAM engines in the world is in the USA and it makes good sense to have a home based service org to look after them.
I have been supportive of Carlos in off line communications and my own personal view is that you guys should be supporting him, as this will benifit you all in the long run.
If Carlos is not quite set up yet then at least allow him the time needed to get organised and operational, in the mean time if any of you have a RAM problem then contact Carlos, then if at this time he can not help, TJT would be willing to assist.

BRG,
Chris.

Well stated Chris. I know Carlos will do a good job.

Chris Mounkley, folks. There's a stand-up guy.

As many of you have requested, I'm posting the address where the engines should be shipped:

RTI
4821 SW 148 Pl.
Miami, FL 33185

Thanks to all for your continued support.

For those of you that are purchasing used RAM engines and would like to make sure that the engine you are about to buy is running smoothly, RTI is offering two new services:

Test Run $60.00
Interior check & test run $110

Plus shipping

Please contact me with any questions.

Carlos,
I just wanted to say thanks on the quick turnaround on my RAM500. It runs flawlessly and the parameters you set in my ECU actually help the motor start a little better. Once again thanks.


Are you setup yet to do bearing changes?

Patrick.

Hey Carlos,
In the interest of saving another long distance phone call, is my 500 on it's way home?

I'm happy to announce that I'm finally fully equipped. I now have my own balancing machine and have also received my trailer which will be a mobile repair shop.

I hope to see you all at Superman next month.

Happy flyin'!

Carlos

Hi Carlos,

That is great. Will you be making house calls with that mobile trailer???

Just kidding.

Good luck and Best Wishes.

GeorgeR.

Well I guess I am missing something.What is a magic box?
Can someone fill me in. jpofl