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Old 03-08-2011, 01:00 AM
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Last week, I installed a set of AFP nozzles with .025 restrictors to replace the previous .028 Precision Airmotive nozzles on my RV-4. At 21"/2400RPM to the GAMI spread went from ~0.7 GPH to ~0.1 GPH. I couldn't be happier. It's a shame that, after all these years, Precision hasn't learned the value of having matched air-fuel ratios across all cylinders.
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Old 03-08-2011, 05:01 AM
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Default It's so much easier to visit Don...

...if you're anywhere east of the Mississippi.

He flew with me and we tuned her in only two flights.

I have come to the conclusion that "Experimental" has raised the bar for the certified crowd to catch up to!

Best,
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Old 03-08-2011, 09:46 AM
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I have come to the conclusion that "Experimental" has raised the bar for the certified crowd to catch up to!
About time.
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Old 03-10-2011, 10:59 AM
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Thumbs up East of the mississippi! yeah......

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...if you're anywhere east of the Mississippi.
Piere sure, east of the Mississippi,......... about 4.500 miles east!

So no, I am not going to visit Don with my plane. But I am in touch with him and he is sending me 4 new restrictors. When I receive them, I will do the test again. Maybe I will have to change out a few restrictor after that test. I am confident that I am now talking to the right guy.

Don, again, thanks in advance for the help.

Kind regards, Tonny.
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Old 03-14-2011, 05:20 AM
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Can I suggest you look up the AVWEB articles written by JohnDeakin ...around article 64 or there abouts are 4 articles on how to run your engine.

PRINT THEM OUT

READ THEM

..............and read them every night before bed for about 3 weeks..........YES I AM SERIOUS

Then when you understand the whole combustion process and how to run your engine...........you will be

I assume these are nice looking valves! .......... only 330hrs since new

And the pistons are the cleanest I have seen on any engine after 330 hours too.

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Old 03-14-2011, 06:12 AM
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Default What about us Carburator pilots?

Assuming we have sensors for all four cylinders, are there any options for balancing carburated engines ? (appologies if this is an ignorant question).
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