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Paul A. Franz, P.E.



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PostPosted: Sat Aug 15, 2009 3:31 pm    Post subject: best power, best economy Reply with quote

On Sat, August 15, 2009 3:10 pm, Tom Jones wrote:
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For best power the instructions are to lean until maximum EGT is reached then richen
until EGT increases 25 degrees.

How can you increase the EGT by 25 when you'e already set it to peak?

I believe best power is 100°F down from peak on the rich side and best economy is
approx 25°F down from peak on the rich side. Leaning from peak EGT is usually
accompanied with engine manufacturer's operating restrictions or is prohibited.

High power settings on lean side of peak EGT run the risk of overheating exhaust
valves and seats and burn damage. For that reason I would not be very comfortable
leaning from peak EGT.
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 15, 2009 4:27 pm    Post subject: Re: best power, best economy Reply with quote

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For best power the instructions are to lean until maximum EGT is reached then richen
until EGT increases 25 degrees.

How can you increase the EGT by 25 when you'e already set it to peak?


Oops, thanks paul, I should have wrote: for best power lean to max EGT then richen until EGT decreases 25 degrees. I'll edit my post on that.


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