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dean.psiropoulos(at)veriz
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Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2009 6:50 pm Post subject: RV-List_Lousy Idle

Thanks all for your inputs:



I'll be exploring every avenue that has been mentioned just to be sure

(cheap things first then on to more expense).  The intake leak seems to be a

big "seller" and I'm getting a bit of feedback on wood propellers causing

idle problems on the big four cyl Lycomings, especially with fuel injection

installed.  Wish I'd known this sooner and I would have opted for the

Sensenich fixed pitch but it's nice to have all you folks out there with

your collective knowledge to get me going in the right direction.  If anyone

else has some more thoughts please forward them to me so I can check all

possibilities.



If everything checks out ok and there are no engine related culprits, I've

decided I'll take the plunge and order a Sensenich prop.  Problem is that it

takes several weeks to get one and I don't really want to wait.  So...does

anyone already have a Sensenich prop and spacer laying around that they

won't be using for a few months(for 180 HP Lyc 0-360)?  If so maybe I could

purchase it from you and have the one I order shipped to you when it's

ready.  Just thinking ahead. Also, if I go ahead with the metal prop, I'll

be selling my 70x82 Sterba wood prop (carved in 2006), spacer, crush plate,

Landoll inertia ring and fitted spinner (painted silver) so if anyone wants

a wood prop for 0-360 Lyc let me know and we'll work out a price for all or

part of the assembly.  Thanks.



Dean Psiropoulos

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ronlee(at)pcisys.net
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Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2009 7:21 pm Post subject: RV-List_Lousy Idle

Why are you changing props for what is most likely a problem

in the engine?  I have a wood prop on an O-360 and no problems

like you are having.   I would find a competent mechanic to help

first.



Ron Lee



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kboatright1(at)comcast.ne
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Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2009 8:08 pm Post subject: RV-List_Lousy Idle

Dean,



I don't see how a wood prop could cause idle problems unless you have the 

speed set too low. What is the idle speed of your engine?  If it is below 

700 RPM, it might be a factor.



KB

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HCRV6(at)comcast.net
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Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2009 5:47 pm Post subject: RV-List_Lousy Idle

I have a 13 pound composite prop (wood overlayed with glass) on my O-360 and it idles just fine.  I seriously doubt that your idle problem is prop related.  Why add 30 or 40 pounds or more to your airplane if not necessary?



Harry Crosby

RV-6 N16CX, 535 hours



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mrobert569(at)hotmail.com
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Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2009 7:39 pm Post subject: RV-List_Lousy Idle

Dean C

  

 I don't think it is the prop.

  

 I am going to be in Orlando next week. I don't have your number anymore.  Give me a call at (509) 998-1793.

  

 Mike Robertson

  

 



[quote] Date: Sat C 3 Jan 2009 21:49:17 -0500

 From: dean.psiropoulos(at)verizon.net

 Subject: RV-List_Lousy Idle

 To: rv-list(at)matronics.com

 

 --> RV-List message posted by: "DEAN PSIROPOULOS" <dean.psiropoulos(at)verizon.net>

 

 

 Thanks all for your inputs:

 

 I'll be exploring every avenue that has been mentioned just to be sure

 (cheap things first then on to more expense). The intake leak seems to be a

 big "seller" and I'm getting a bit of feedback on wood propellers causing

 idle problems on the big four cyl Lycomings C especially with fuel injection

 installed. Wish I'd known this sooner and I would have opted for the

 Sensenich fixed pitch but it's nice to have all you folks out there with

 your collective knowledge to get me going in the right direction. If anyone

 else has some more thoughts please forward them to me so I can check all

 possibilities.

 

 If everything checks out ok and there are no engine related culprits C I've

 decided I'll take the plunge and order a Sensenich prop. Problem is that it

 takes several weeks to get one and I don't really want to wait. So...does

 anyone already have a Sensenich prop and spacer laying around that they

 won't be using for a few months(for 180 HP Lyc 0-360)? If so maybe I could

 purchase it from you and have the one I order shipped to you when it's

 ready. Just thinking ahead. Also C if I go ahead with the metal prop C I'll

 be selling my 70x82 Sterba wood prop (carved in 2006) C spacer C crush plate C

 Landoll inertia ring and fitted spinner (painted silver) so if anyone wants

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