So I've read all these FI LOP threads and I can't go much LOP with my carbed O-320. I've tried carb heat and just about everything else that's been suggested. Probably need another PMAG.
Is there any definitive reading on leaning carbed engines?
I was always taught that at anything below 75% power you could pretty much lean to rough and enrichen to smooth, which is about what Lycoming said in the bulletin that was on this forum.
Are CHT's the determining factor?
When below 75% in cruise configuration, I can lean to peak and my CHT's only climb a few degrees, maybe 10 at most. Always now below 380.
Is 50 or 100 ROP better?
I just really want to economize the best I can, but also don't want to burn an engine up due to detonation.
I know that FI is more economical but that's not an option right now.
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Is there any definitive reading on leaning carbed engines?
I was always taught that at anything below 75% power you could pretty much lean to rough and enrichen to smooth, which is about what Lycoming said in the bulletin that was on this forum.
Are CHT's the determining factor?
When below 75% in cruise configuration, I can lean to peak and my CHT's only climb a few degrees, maybe 10 at most. Always now below 380.
Is 50 or 100 ROP better?
I just really want to economize the best I can, but also don't want to burn an engine up due to detonation.
I know that FI is more economical but that's not an option right now.
Any help will be greatly appreciated.