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Now that my engine is broken in and running well, I am starting to run LOP and have one injector (#4) that is a bit rich compared to the other 5. It does not peak until the other cylinders are 10 to 30 degrees LOP. My engine is a stock IO-540 C4B5 that was overhauled locally in Minnesota. I am interested in finding someone who will be willing to work with me to get the injectors matched closely. I had GAMI injectors on my old Bonanza and they were great. But, I don't want to spend the money for GAMI's on the Lycoming. This is standard Bendix fuel injection system. Any thoughts or ideas will be appreciated.
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| Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 7:07 pm Post subject: Fuel Injector Flow Matching |
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You could try swapping the injector with whatever cylinder is first to peak.
dmaib(at)mac.com wrote:
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Now that my engine is broken in and running well, I am starting to run LOP and have one injector (#4) that is a bit rich compared to the other 5. It does not peak until the other cylinders are 10 to 30 degrees LOP. My engine is a stock IO-540 C4B5 that was overhauled locally in Minnesota. I am interested in finding someone who will be willing to work with me to get the injectors matched closely. I had GAMI injectors on my old Bonanza and they were great. But, I don't want to spend the money for GAMI's on the Lycoming. This is standard Bendix fuel injection system. Any thoughts or ideas will be appreciated.
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| Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 7:44 pm Post subject: Fuel Injector Flow Matching |
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A few years back there was talk of an experimental version of fuel
injector that changed an insert in the injector rather than the whole
injector like Gami. I googled to try and find them, but came up empty.
You might switch the #$ injector with the one that peaks first to see if
it will help even things out.
Linn
dmaib(at)mac.com wrote:
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Now that my engine is broken in and running well, I am starting to run LOP and have one injector (#4) that is a bit rich compared to the other 5. It does not peak until the other cylinders are 10 to 30 degrees LOP. My engine is a stock IO-540 C4B5 that was overhauled locally in Minnesota. I am interested in finding someone who will be willing to work with me to get the injectors matched closely. I had GAMI injectors on my old Bonanza and they were great. But, I don't want to spend the money for GAMI's on the Lycoming. This is standard Bendix fuel injection system. Any thoughts or ideas will be appreciated.
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rene(at)felker.com
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| Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 7:46 pm Post subject: Fuel Injector Flow Matching |
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You can try these guys. You can replace individual nozzles. I am in the
process of doing it this annual cycle......no results yet. I collected the
data, put it in excel and sent it to them and they provided me restrictor
recommendations.........
Let you know how it works.
http://www.airflowperformance.com/
Rene'
801-721-6080
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Hi David,
As Kelly said, you could swap injectors on your own engine
to see if you can get the high and low's closer together.
That's one option. Otherwise, you could buy a couple
of other injectors swap them around too. Aerosport has a
flow system to check and balance them. You may be able
to send your injectors to a place like that and see if they
can match them up for you.
Also, with the EFIS you have, you'll want to buy a copy of
EGView, by EGTrends. It's got a GAMI leaning module in it
so you can download your data on some nice slow leaning
runs, and it will actually tell you how far off your injectors
are, and what kind of flow increase/decrease you want.
Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD - Flying
dmaib(at)mac.com wrote:
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Now that my engine is broken in and running well, I am starting to
run LOP and have one injector (#4) that is a bit rich compared to the
other 5. It does not peak until the other cylinders are 10 to 30
degrees LOP. My engine is a stock IO-540 C4B5 that was overhauled
locally in Minnesota. I am interested in finding someone who will be
willing to work with me to get the injectors matched closely. I had
GAMI injectors on my old Bonanza and they were great. But, I don't
want to spend the money for GAMI's on the Lycoming. This is standard
Bendix fuel injection system. Any thoughts or ideas will be
appreciated.
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| Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2009 6:32 am Post subject: Fuel Injector Flow Matching |
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David,I too have a used IO540-C4B5. I pulled the entire injection system off and sent it to "Airflow Performance" for overhaul. All 6 injectors were replaced with their injectors. They can balance the fuel flow by replacing an insert in the injector once you are flying. I have not yet done this, but plan too. We are just finishing up our Phase I.You might give them a call. Great to work with and they know the engine well.Jim C40192 - Phase I - Flying.--> RV10-List message posted by: "dmaib(at)mac.com" <dmaib(at)mac.com>Now that my engine is broken in and running well, I am starting to run LOPand have one injector (#4) that is a bit rich compared to the other 5. Itdoes not peak until the other cylinders are 10 to 30 degrees LOP. Myengine is a stock IO-540 C4B5 that was overhauled locally in Minnesota. Iam interested in finding someone who will be willing to work with me toget the injectors matched closely. I had GAMI injectors on my old Bonanzaand they were great. But, I don't want to spend the money for GAMI's onthe Lycoming. This is standard Bendix fuel injection system. Any thoughtsor ideas will be appreciated.--------David MaibRV-10 #40559Read this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p 30945#230945 [quote][b]
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| Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2009 8:39 am Post subject: Fuel Injector Flow Matching |
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At what min/max should one make a change to tighten the spread? At what min/max should one be satisfied that it is good enough without wringing out the last 2% that costs triple?
Bill DeRouchey
N939SB, flying
--- On Wed, 2/18/09, Tim Olson <Tim(at)myrv10.com> wrote:
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Subject: Re: Fuel Injector Flow Matching
To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com
Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2009, 8:44 PM
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Hi David,
As Kelly said, you could swap injectors on your own engine
to see if you can get the high and low's closer together.
That's one option. Otherwise, you could buy a couple
of other injectors swap them around too. Aerosport has a
flow system to check and balance them. You may be able
to send your injectors to a place like that and see if they
can match them up for you.
Also, with the EFIS you have, you'll want to buy a copy of
EGView, by EGTrends. It's got a GAMI leaning module in it
so you can download your data on some nice slow leaning
runs, and it will actually tell you how far off your injectors
are, and what kind of flow increase/decrease you want.
Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD - Flying
dmaib(at)mac.com wrote:
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Now that my engine is broken in and running well, I am starting to
run LOP and have one injector (#4) that is a bit rich compared to the
other 5. It does not peak until the other cylinders are 10 to 30
degrees LOP. My engine is a stock IO-540 C4B5 that was overhauled
locally in Minnesota. I am interested in finding someone who will be
willing to work with me to get the injectors matched closely. I had
GAMI injectors on my old Bonanza and they were great. But, I don't
want to spend the money for GAMI's on the Lycoming. This is standard
Bendix fuel injection system. Any thoughts or ideas will be
appreciated.
-------- David Maib RV-10 #40559
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| Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2009 9:19 am Post subject: Fuel Injector Flow Matching |
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In my case it is not an effort to wring out more performance, just need them close enough so that the engine will run smooth and I won’t damage any cylinders. Of course, running LOP is to get better gas milage……running 50 rich a peak at ~12,000 to 14,000 I was burning 12.0 to 12.2 at speeds in the lower 160’s.
Rene' Felker
RV-10 N423CF Flying
801-721-6080
From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Bill DeRouchey
Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2009 9:29 AM
To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: Re: Fuel Injector Flow Matching
At what min/max should one make a change to tighten the spread? At what min/max should one be satisfied that it is good enough without wringing out the last 2% that costs triple?
Bill DeRouchey
N939SB, flying
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Subject: Re: Fuel Injector Flow Matching
To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com
Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2009, 8:44 PM | Quote: | | --> RV10-List message posted by: Tim Olson <Tim(at)myrv10.com> Hi David, As Kelly said, you could swap injectors on your own engineto see if you can get the high and low's closer together.That's one option. Otherwise, you could buy a coupleof other injectors swap them around too. Aerosport has aflow system to check and balance them. You may be ableto send your injectors to a place like that and see if they |
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dmaib@me.com
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| Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2009 10:05 am Post subject: Fuel Injector Flow Matching |
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Thanks Randy, Jim, and all the rest who have responded. Sounds like a
good excuse for a trip to Spartanburg for one of Airflow's private
nozzle tuning sessions is going to be in our future!
Any excuse for a cross country at this point. ^_^
David Maib
40559
On Feb 19, 2009, at 11:44 AM, Randy Lervold wrote:
David,
Here's the do-it-yourself procedure...
http://www.romeolima.com/RV3works/Engine/engine.html#InjectorBalancing
Very worthwhile, I run 50-75 degrees LOP all the time and enjoy very
economical operation.
Randy Lervold
www.rv3works.com
www.rv-8.com
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Tim Olson
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| Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2009 10:47 am Post subject: Fuel Injector Flow Matching |
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Will they help you with both Bendix and Airflow Performance
injection systems to balance the nozzles? If so, that's
mighty cool of them. Good road trip.
Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD - Flying
do not archive
David Maib wrote:
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Thanks Randy, Jim, and all the rest who have responded. Sounds like a
good excuse for a trip to Spartanburg for one of Airflow's private
nozzle tuning sessions is going to be in our future!
Any excuse for a cross country at this point. ^_^
David Maib
40559
On Feb 19, 2009, at 11:44 AM, Randy Lervold wrote:
David,
Here's the do-it-yourself procedure...
http://www.romeolima.com/RV3works/Engine/engine.html#InjectorBalancing
Very worthwhile, I run 50-75 degrees LOP all the time and enjoy very
economical operation.
Randy Lervold
www.rv3works.com
www.rv-8.com
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| Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2009 11:51 am Post subject: Fuel Injector Flow Matching |
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Dave:
Don also puts on a weekend seminar about fuel injection. I have not
been but I understand it's a good program and worth the trip. Like you
said, any excuse . . . .
Rhonda
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| Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2009 12:21 pm Post subject: Fuel Injector Flow Matching |
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GAMI normally aims to get the cylinders within 0.5 gph between first and
last to peak, with 0.3 gph or less being very good.
Bill DeRouchey wrote:
| Quote: | At what min/max should one make a change to tighten the spread? At
what min/max should one be satisfied that it is good enough without
wringing out the last 2% that costs triple?
Bill DeRouchey
N939SB, flying
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From: Tim Olson <Tim(at)myrv10.com>
Subject: Re: Fuel Injector Flow Matching
To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com
Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2009, 8:44 PM
Hi David,
As Kelly said, you could swap injectors on your own engine
to see if you can get the high and low's closer together.
That's one option. Otherwise, you could buy a couple
of other injectors swap them around too. Aerosport has a
flow system to check and balance them. You may be able
to send your injectors to a place like that and see if they
can match them up for you.
Also, with the EFIS you have, you'll want to buy a copy of
EGView, by EGTrends. It's got a GAMI leaning module in it
so you can download your data on some nice slow leaning
runs, and it will actually tell you how far off your injectors
are, and what kind of flow increase/decrease you want.
Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD - Flying
dmaib(at)mac.com wrote:
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<dmaib(at)mac.com>
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> Now that my engine is broken in and running well, I am starting to
> run LOP and have one injector (#4) that is a bit rich compared to the
> other 5. It does not peak until the other cylinders are 10 to 30
> degrees LOP. My engine is a stock IO-540 C4B5 that was overhauled
> locally in Minnesota. I am interested in finding someone who will be
> willing to work with me to get the injectors matched closely. I had
> GAMI injectors on my old Bonanza and they were great. But, I don't
> want to spend the money for GAMI's on the Lycoming. This is standard
> Bendix fuel injection system. Any thoughts or ideas will be
> appreciated.
>
> -------- David Maib RV-10 #40559
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Kellym
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| Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2009 12:22 pm Post subject: Fuel Injector Flow Matching |
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If you are high enough that your engine can't produce above 65% power,
you can run at peak or perhaps 10 LOP all day long and not hurt
anything. I'd guess that at 12K you are already at or below 65%
Rene Felker wrote:
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In my case it is not an effort to wring out more performance, just
need them close enough so that the engine will run smooth and I won’t
damage any cylinders. Of course, running LOP is to get better gas
milage……running 50 rich a peak at ~12,000 to 14,000 I was burning 12.0
to 12.2 at speeds in the lower 160’s.
Rene' Felker
RV-10 N423CF Flying
801-721-6080
*From:* owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] *On Behalf Of *Bill
DeRouchey
*Sent:* Thursday, February 19, 2009 9:29 AM
*To:* rv10-list(at)matronics.com
*Subject:* Re: Fuel Injector Flow Matching
At what min/max should one make a change to tighten the spread? At
what min/max should one be satisfied that it is good enough without
wringing out the last 2% that costs triple?
Bill DeRouchey
N939SB, flying
--- On *Wed, 2/18/09, Tim Olson /<Tim(at)myrv10.com>/* wrote:
From: Tim Olson <Tim(at)myrv10.com>
Subject: Re: Fuel Injector Flow Matching
To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com
Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2009, 8:44 PM
Hi David,
As Kelly said, you could swap injectors on your own engine
to see if you can get the high and low's closer together.
That's one option. Otherwise, you could buy a couple
of other injectors swap them around too. Aerosport has a
flow system to check and balance them. You may be able
to send your injectors to a place like that and see if they
can match them up for you.
Also, with the EFIS you have, you'll want to buy a copy of
EGView, by EGTrends. It's got a GAMI leaning module in it
so you can download your data on some nice slow leaning
runs, and it will actually tell you how far off your injectors
are, and what kind of flow increase/decrease you want.
Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD - Flying
dmaib(at)mac.com wrote:
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<dmaib(at)mac.com>
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> Now that my engine is broken in and running well, I am starting to
> run LOP and have one injector (#4) that is a bit rich compared to the
> other 5. It does not peak until the other cylinders are 10 to 30
> degrees LOP. My engine is a stock IO-540 C4B5 that was overhauled
> locally in Minnesota. I am interested in finding someone who will be
> willing to work with me to get the injectors matched closely. I had
> GAMI injectors on my old Bonanza and they were great. But, I don't
> want to spend the money for GAMI's on the Lycoming. This is standard
> Bendix fuel injection system. Any thoughts or ideas will be
> appreciated.
>
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| Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2009 12:26 pm Post subject: Fuel Injector Flow Matching |
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I think I might have disremembered those numbers. I think the real guide
is at 0.5gph or greater between 1st and last to peak, GAMI or Airflow
can improve your performance, and probably get you to 0.3 or better, 0.2
or better is very good.
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GAMI normally aims to get the cylinders within 0.5 gph between first
and last to peak, with 0.3 gph or less being very good.
Bill DeRouchey wrote:
> At what min/max should one make a change to tighten the spread? At
> what min/max should one be satisfied that it is good enough without
> wringing out the last 2% that costs triple?
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> Bill DeRouchey
> N939SB, flying
> --- On *Wed, 2/18/09, Tim Olson /<Tim(at)myrv10.com>/* wrote:
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> From: Tim Olson <Tim(at)myrv10.com>
> Subject: Re: Fuel Injector Flow Matching
> To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com
> Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2009, 8:44 PM
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> Hi David,
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> As Kelly said, you could swap injectors on your own engine
> to see if you can get the high and low's closer together.
> That's one option. Otherwise, you could buy a couple
> of other injectors swap them around too. Aerosport has a
> flow system to check and balance them. You may be able
> to send your injectors to a place like that and see if they
> can match them up for you.
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> Also, with the EFIS you have, you'll want to buy a copy of
> EGView, by EGTrends. It's got a GAMI leaning module in it
> so you can download your data on some nice slow leaning
> runs, and it will actually tell you how far off your injectors
> are, and what kind of flow increase/decrease you want.
>
> Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD - Flying
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> dmaib(at)mac.com wrote:
> >
> <dmaib(at)mac.com>
> > > Now that my engine is broken in and running well, I am
> starting to
> > run LOP and have one injector (#4) that is a bit rich compared
> to the
> > other 5. It does not peak until the other cylinders are 10 to 30
> > degrees LOP. My engine is a stock IO-540 C4B5 that was overhauled
> > locally in Minnesota. I am interested in finding someone who
> will be
> > willing to work with me to get the injectors matched closely. I
> had
> > GAMI injectors on my old Bonanza and they were great. But, I don't
> > want to spend the money for GAMI's on the Lycoming. This is
> standard
> > Bendix fuel injection system. Any thoughts or ideas will be
> > appreciated.
> > > -------- David Maib RV-10 #40559
> > >
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| Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2009 1:03 pm Post subject: Fuel Injector Flow Matching |
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Yes,Based on their recommendation, I had them overhaul my Bendix Servo (And complied with an AD), replace all the injectors with new Airflow Performance units, replace the flow divider with theirs and got all new fuel lines from the flow divider to the injectors. I have the excel spread sheet and instructions on how to fill it in to get the "balance" data. Cost to tweak the injectors is very small ($20 if I remember right). They will do it at their airport or ship you the parts after they have reviewed the spreadsheet data.I have a very nice running engine at this point and have been very happy with their service and advice.Jim CombsN312F - Phase I (34 hours)--> RV10-List message posted by: Tim Olson <Tim(at)myrv10.com>Will they help you with both Bendix and Airflow Performanceinjection systems to balance the nozzles? If so, that'smighty cool of them. Good road trip.Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD - Flyingdo not archiveDavid Maib wrote:> --> RV10-List message posted by: David Maib <dmaib(at)mac.com>>> Thanks Randy, Jim, and all the rest who have responded. Sounds like a> good excuse for a trip to Spartanburg for one of Airflow's private> nozzle tuning sessions is going to be in our future!>> Any excuse for a cross country at this point. ^_^>> David Maib> 40559>>> On Feb 19, 2009, at 11:44 AM, Randy Lervold wrote:>> --> RV10-List message posted by: "Randy Lervold" <randy(at)romeolima.com>>> David,>> Here's the do-it-yourself procedure...> http://www.romeolima.com/RV3works/Engine/engine.html#InjectorBalancing>> Very worthwhile, I run 50-75 degrees LOP all the time and enjoy very> economical operation.>> Randy Lervold> www.rv3works.com> www.rv-8.com>>>> ---
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| Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2009 1:52 pm Post subject: Fuel Injector Flow Matching |
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They help with both. Twice a year they host a seminar for 4 to 8 lucky soles. The dates are March 6, 7 and 8 for 2009 and again in November. I have signed for two slots in November after completing a Conditional on an RV which had an adulterated Flow Divider. Diaphram was overtorqued and the secret safety wire had been replaced. Rapid turn around, excellent service and a great excuse to take my wife to see the Smithsonian and a drive down to the Carolina coast. Colleen even suggest her favorite spa while I play so my wife does not get restless.
Colleen and Don are a pleasure to deal with. They encourage you to bring your fuel injected aircraft to use in training. Tuning the injectors is a big plus regardless of wading into the clear value of LOP operations.
John Cox
old A&P need state of the art training too!
From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com on behalf of Tim Olson
Sent: Thu 2/19/2009 10:43 AM
To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: Re: Fuel Injector Flow Matching
--> RV10-List message posted by: Tim Olson <Tim(at)myrv10.com>
Will they help you with both Bendix and Airflow Performance
injection systems to balance the nozzles? If so, that's
mighty cool of them. Good road trip.
Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD - Flying
do not archive
David Maib wrote:
[quote] --> RV10-List message posted by: David Maib <dmaib(at)mac.com>
Thanks Randy, Jim, and all the rest who have responded. Sounds like a
good excuse for a trip to Spartanburg for one of Airflow's private
nozzle tuning sessions is going to be in our future!
Any excuse for a cross country at this point. ^_^
David Maib
40559
On Feb 19, 2009, at 11:44 AM, Randy Lervold wrote:
--> RV10-List message posted by: "Randy Lervold" <randy(at)romeolima.com>
David,
Here's the do-it-yourself procedure...
http://www.romeolima.com/RV3works/Engine/engine.html#InjectorBalancing
Very worthwhile, I run 50-75 degrees LOP all the time and enjoy very
economical operation.
Randy Lervold
www.rv3works.com
www.rv-8.com
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dmaib@me.com
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Location: New Smyrna Beach, Florida
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| Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2009 3:34 pm Post subject: Fuel Injector Flow Matching |
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I spoke with Don at Airflow Performance, and he will help with Bendix
or Airflow. He is sending me a data collection sheet. I will take
initial readings and then when I go to Spartanburg, we will adjust
the nozzles and fly the airplane. Don says it typically takes two or
three 20 minute flights to get them balanced.
David Maib
40559
On Feb 19, 2009, at 1:43 PM, Tim Olson wrote:
Will they help you with both Bendix and Airflow Performance
injection systems to balance the nozzles? If so, that's
mighty cool of them. Good road trip.
Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD - Flying
do not archive
David Maib wrote:
[quote]
Thanks Randy, Jim, and all the rest who have responded. Sounds like
a good excuse for a trip to Spartanburg for one of Airflow's
private nozzle tuning sessions is going to be in our future!
Any excuse for a cross country at this point. ^_^
David Maib
40559
On Feb 19, 2009, at 11:44 AM, Randy Lervold wrote:
David,
Here's the do-it-yourself procedure...
http://www.romeolima.com/RV3works/Engine/engine.html#InjectorBalancing
Very worthwhile, I run 50-75 degrees LOP all the time and enjoy
very economical operation.
Randy Lervold
www.rv3works.com
www.rv-8.com
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