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Posted for "John Barrett" <2thman@cablespeed.com>:
Matt,
I have a Beech Sierra with an IO360 and have always been plagued with oil
consumption problems. It is set up with fuel injection (obviously) but runs
with the standard magneto ignition. I had a top overhaul done a few years
ago and, afterwards, oil consumption was so bad, the mechanic agreed to redo
it at no charge. That helped, but did not cure the problem. I still burn
about one quart every two hours more or less. The oil is always black -
indicating blow by (I'm told), I complained on and off for months to the
mechanic who did the work, but I finally gave up and am just living with the
problem - and using a different mechanic.
I can't see how the ignition system has anything to do with oil consumption,
but I'm far from expert on aircraft engines.
Regards,
John Barrett
oil consumption problems with my 360 ever since my prop strike,
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