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Forum: Electronic Ignition Systems 10-30-2019, 08:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 668
Posted By jbasol
I know the MTH housing has changed a little in...

I know the MTH housing has changed a little in the last 20 years (at least a larger hole for the pickup sensor), but any idea if the shaft to housing assembly is the same?

I suspected it might be a...
Forum: Electronic Ignition Systems 10-30-2019, 07:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 668
Posted By jbasol
Hi Charlie, Both are of 2011 vintage, which is...

Hi Charlie,

Both are of 2011 vintage, which is the newer XDI based system and utilizing the larger magnetic pickup.

-John
Forum: Electronic Ignition Systems 10-30-2019, 06:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 668
Posted By jbasol
ElectroAir MTH Internal Oil Seal Failure

Hi Folks,

I have 2 ElectroAir EIs on my plane. A few years ago, at about the 250hour mark, my right MTH developed an internal oil leak. The bearing/seal around the shaft was allowing oil to pass...
Forum: Electronic Ignition Systems 02-10-2012, 09:16 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,246
Posted By jbasol
Well, it took a bit of troubleshooting with the...

Well, it took a bit of troubleshooting with the ignitions we have it solved.

I had one mag timing housing that had a bad sensor. Not sure exactly what's wrong with it. The resistance was good on...
Forum: Electronic Ignition Systems 02-02-2012, 10:35 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,246
Posted By jbasol
Exactly! In every auto engine I've ever dealt...

Exactly! In every auto engine I've ever dealt with, Idle is around 15-18deg BTDC, and it advances as rpm increases.

I doubt there is much to be gained from such an advance at Idle, so I won't be...
Forum: Electronic Ignition Systems 02-02-2012, 08:26 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,246
Posted By jbasol
That's correct, with the sensors disconnected it...

That's correct, with the sensors disconnected it fixes the timing at 25deg. Electroair does not set up any RPM based advance. They set a fixed timing of 25deg and then advance the timing based on...
Forum: Electronic Ignition Systems 02-02-2012, 06:36 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,246
Posted By jbasol
That is correct. With the MAP sensors connected...

That is correct. With the MAP sensors connected it's running 35deg BTDC at idle.

I'm going to check the MAP sensor lines for leaks this evening, as I had disconnected those when checking the...
Forum: Electronic Ignition Systems 02-01-2012, 09:32 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,246
Posted By jbasol
Thanks for all replies folks! I should problably...

Thanks for all replies folks! I should problably provide a bit more info. First, induction leaks. I did a pretty thorough check of induction leaks, which is how I found the leaking gasket on the...
Forum: Electronic Ignition Systems 01-31-2012, 03:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,246
Posted By jbasol
Dual Electroair Ignitions Poor Idle - SOLVED

Hey folks,

I have a freshly rebuilt IO-360-C1C (Angle Valve) that I'm running dual Electroair EIs on (the newest model). I've been having trouble getting it to idle below about 1000rpm without...
Forum: Fuel Injection Systems 04-01-2009, 04:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,151
Posted By jbasol
Yup, that's the same sump I have. Fortunately,...

Yup, that's the same sump I have. Fortunately, the Cozy mount is built to allow for the sump, even the servo (just no room left after the servo for the intake tube). You can see photos of my engine...
Forum: Fuel Injection Systems 03-30-2009, 06:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,151
Posted By jbasol
Well, good to know Divco can definately do it,...

Well, good to know Divco can definately do it, though they may be a little proud of their work. :)

Hopefully, the machine shop I use for automotive needs will be able to do this. I'll give them a...
Forum: Fuel Injection Systems 03-30-2009, 10:23 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,151
Posted By jbasol
Hi Bill, Thanks for the words of caution. :) ...

Hi Bill,

Thanks for the words of caution. :) They wouldn't have much arm twisting to do on me either. I'm pretty sure I'm trading my sander for a rivet gun on my next project.

I tried to...
Forum: Fuel Injection Systems 03-30-2009, 09:35 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,151
Posted By jbasol
Modifying IO-360 C sump for forward facing servo

All:

I am a Cozy 4 builder that has run into a snag with my engine selection. I selected the IO-360-C1C after learning that the A1A required cowl modification for the intake pipes (the C series...
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