Allan Moore
I'm New Here
My RV6A is a O-360, has an electric primer solenoid to the #1 cylinder. its wired off the electric boost pump through an independent momentary push switch. So normal ops, boost pump on - push primer button 5 seconds- boost off and hit the starter.
one time in flight, boost pump was selected on to switch fuel tanks and the #1 cylinder EGT went to zero, the CHT plummeted and the engine ran very rough to indicate only 3 cylinders were working. As soon as the boost pump was turned off the #1 cylinder came back to life. I have since installed a kill switch going to the primer solenoid.
Has any one had any issues with this type system. Next time I remove the hood I will access the data plate for more information.
one time in flight, boost pump was selected on to switch fuel tanks and the #1 cylinder EGT went to zero, the CHT plummeted and the engine ran very rough to indicate only 3 cylinders were working. As soon as the boost pump was turned off the #1 cylinder came back to life. I have since installed a kill switch going to the primer solenoid.
Has any one had any issues with this type system. Next time I remove the hood I will access the data plate for more information.