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Old 01-07-2015, 10:05 AM
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Default Engine surging

Folks,

I have an IO-360-M1B with a Whirlwind 200RV prop and Jihostroj governor.

When flying in a level cruise with the prop up against the forward stop, engine not working real hard, the engine surges a bit. It goes away when I pull the prop back even a little bit, but it's kind of unnerving.

I have no other experience with constant speed props, so this might be normal for all I know.

The governor is working fine as the rpm goes right to around 2700 and stays there.

Thoughts?
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Old 01-07-2015, 10:26 AM
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Make sure the cable isn't tugging the arm a little. If not, try backing out the stop screw a quarter turn.
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Old 01-07-2015, 11:28 AM
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Perhaps your fine pitch stops and the gov rpm are very close?
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