dsmithlib
Active Member
The good news: it's finally time to run the engine for the first engine run.
The bad news: My rebuilt O360 has new ECI Titan cylinders that have never been 'run in'. So, I need to fire it up and run at some pretty high RPM and temps for the first 60-90 minutes to start the ring seating process properly.
The bottom line is that I need some best practice advice on how to hold back my RV7 with the Catto prop spinning fast. I have considered tying the tailwheel to my Honda Pilot.
Should the tail be lifted so as to not create pressures under the wing?
Would you ever use the wing tie downs to hold back under full power? I was thinking I need to hold the gear legs somehow?
Other suggestions for run-in, break-in always appreciated.
Ideas appreciated......
The bad news: My rebuilt O360 has new ECI Titan cylinders that have never been 'run in'. So, I need to fire it up and run at some pretty high RPM and temps for the first 60-90 minutes to start the ring seating process properly.
The bottom line is that I need some best practice advice on how to hold back my RV7 with the Catto prop spinning fast. I have considered tying the tailwheel to my Honda Pilot.
Should the tail be lifted so as to not create pressures under the wing?
Would you ever use the wing tie downs to hold back under full power? I was thinking I need to hold the gear legs somehow?
Other suggestions for run-in, break-in always appreciated.
Ideas appreciated......