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Viking 130 in a 601XLB
My Jabiru 3300 destroyed itself at 773 hrs last month so I’m considering the Viking 130 as a replacement. Any advice from 601/650 owners would be greatly appreciated. I’m at I17 Piqua, Oh if anyone in the area would be willing to let me see their installation. On Viking’s site I found 2 601xls close by, I. Reznor in Lebanon, Oh and R. Monroe in Yorktown, In.
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Permalink Reply by Mike Schmidt on
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Have a 130 on my 701 and loving it. Straight forward installation. Viking was never more than a phone call away if I had any questions or issues. Cruise at 4950 rpm, 90 mph indicated and average 3 gph fuel consumption.
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Permalink Reply by Joe Donohue on
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Thanks Mike. I’m trying to get a look at one installed. Was there anything not in the FWF kit that you had to get?
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No, everything was included. The one thing I was not really happy about was the cowling. It was a "one size fits all" thing. More like a "one size fits most". I believe the mold must have been for a 750 which is a larger airframe. But with some trimming and reworking I was able to make it work.
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Thanks agin Mike. Can you post some pictures of the install, battery location, wiring, instrument panel?
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Permalink Reply by Jan Eggenfellner on
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That is correct Mike, the 701 cowling was basically a squished 750 - not nearly as clean as the 650/750 versions now. I'm glad you made it work and are enjoying everything! -Alissa
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Did you also order the engine wiring kit from Viking?
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It's been quite a few years age. Not sure what you are referring to when you say, "engine wiring kit". There may have been changes since I purchased. Viking would probably be the best source for that info.
In reviewing the invoice from 2016, I received the engine wiring harness (pre-installed), ECU, engine buses (1 pos. 1 neg.), 60 amp. alternator fuse and holder, diode for contactors, master relay and a keyed starter switch. Viking View and Earth X battery were separate.
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Permalink Reply by Patrick Hoyt on
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I installed a Viking 130 on my Zodiac, after having had a 100hp engine on it prior. Quite an increase in performance.
There is a lot of information, including customer reviews and lots of photos and videos at https://www.vikingaircraftengines.com
FWIW, I've ordered a 2nd Zenith kit and plan to use a Viking engine on it as well.
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Permalink Reply by Timothy Finley on
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I have a good friend who recently bought a 750 Cruzer wreck to rebuild and decided it was too much. He has the Viking 130 with a rebuilt gearbox, renewed prop and all the associated fuel stuff to go with it. I think he will part with it all for a reasonable price. The engine only had a few hr on it when it was wrecked on takeoff. His name is Rodney Mulvania and he can be reached at 573-3015011 and is located in Linn, Mo
Tim Finley 2010 601XLB owner with Jab 3300
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