John Hauck
Joined: 09 Jan 2006
Posts: 4639
Location: Titus, Alabama (hauck's holler)
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 Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2006 5:13 pm Post subject: Evening Flight/Operator Problems |
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| I've seen guys who think they have an exhaust temp problem, so they
| start changing needles and jets and chase the temp gauge all over
the
| place because they are sure the standard Rotax setup is all wrong.
| They put more faith in the reliability and accuracy of a little
cheap
| temp gauge and sensor than they do in the experience and
| recommendations of the company that designed and manufactured the
| engine.
Gang:
Agree 100%. Amazing how well our outboard motors, weed eaters,
chainsaws operate without any gauges. Nothing to adjust (and screw
up). Fill'em up with gas and oil, run Hell out of them.
Like Eugene said, the engines are designed and tuned at the factory to
operate just like they are, if you prop it correctly. Propping the
engine and airplane correctly is essential. If done properly, your
egt and cht will be in the green.
How do I prop it? Straight and level, WOT (wide open throttle),
straight and level flight, and the tach should just bump the redline.
When propped this way, the aircraft will have the best of both worlds,
climb and cruise. I do the 4 strokes the same way. Works every time.
I have 150 hours on my Suzuki DRZ400E single four stroke. Not a
single gauge on it anywhere except an hour meter to help me with the
maintenance intervals. Sucker runs like a dream. Very reliable set
up. To bad it wouldn't work on a FS.
Take care,
john h
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