I have been reading the latest LOP (Lean of Peak) operations thread with a lot of interest; and I went ahead and reread John Deakins' relevant Pelican's Perch columns on the subject as well.
Here is my thought:
I am in process of breaking in my 180 HP Superior IO-360, but it can be hard to maintain higher manifold pressures because of the local terrain, my home field KBZN is at 4500 MSL. If 50 degrees ROP (Rich of Peak) produces the greatest internal pressure and heat, and I want more of both for better break in, then does it make sense to run at 50 ROP when I cannot get my manifold pressure over 24 inches? I understand that above 7500 feet or so you are not generating enough power to damage your engine no matter the mixture. But as long as my temps are okay, should I run 50 ROP in that 6500-7500 to improve my break in?
Hans
Here is my thought:
I am in process of breaking in my 180 HP Superior IO-360, but it can be hard to maintain higher manifold pressures because of the local terrain, my home field KBZN is at 4500 MSL. If 50 degrees ROP (Rich of Peak) produces the greatest internal pressure and heat, and I want more of both for better break in, then does it make sense to run at 50 ROP when I cannot get my manifold pressure over 24 inches? I understand that above 7500 feet or so you are not generating enough power to damage your engine no matter the mixture. But as long as my temps are okay, should I run 50 ROP in that 6500-7500 to improve my break in?
Hans