Hello All;
I have searched but thus far not found these issues addressed specifically.
The airplane in question is a RV7A with a carburetted O-360-A1A and a Lycoming mechanical fuel pump.
First issue:
Flying at 1500-3000 ASL, the fuel pressure indicates 7-8psi. The indication has been tested with a mechanical gauge and is accurate. At 65% power the engine is difficult to lean and runs rough very quickly after the start of leaning.
At 9,500 ASL the fuel pressure indicates 4.5-5 psi and the engine is easy to lean at 65% and runs smooth.
Second issue:
The engine has two mags, the timing of which has been checked and double checked. Starting the engine cold results in some hard kicking (rotating) of the engine. Starting the engine when hot the kicking (rotating) is frequently much harder still. So hard infact that the baffles have hit the cowling on the inside and caused cracks in the cowling.
Thoughts and suggestions are much appreciated!
Terke
I have searched but thus far not found these issues addressed specifically.
The airplane in question is a RV7A with a carburetted O-360-A1A and a Lycoming mechanical fuel pump.
First issue:
Flying at 1500-3000 ASL, the fuel pressure indicates 7-8psi. The indication has been tested with a mechanical gauge and is accurate. At 65% power the engine is difficult to lean and runs rough very quickly after the start of leaning.
At 9,500 ASL the fuel pressure indicates 4.5-5 psi and the engine is easy to lean at 65% and runs smooth.
Second issue:
The engine has two mags, the timing of which has been checked and double checked. Starting the engine cold results in some hard kicking (rotating) of the engine. Starting the engine when hot the kicking (rotating) is frequently much harder still. So hard infact that the baffles have hit the cowling on the inside and caused cracks in the cowling.
Thoughts and suggestions are much appreciated!
Terke