X-Virus-Scanned: clean according to Sophos on Logan.com Return-Path: Sender: To: lml@lancaironline.net Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2010 09:39:46 -0400 Message-ID: X-Original-Return-Path: Received: from imr-db01.mx.aol.com ([205.188.91.95] verified) by logan.com (CommuniGate Pro SMTP 5.3.9) with ESMTP id 4469991 for lml@lancaironline.net; Thu, 16 Sep 2010 20:11:43 -0400 Received-SPF: pass receiver=logan.com; client-ip=205.188.91.95; envelope-from=CavittP@aol.com Received: from mtaomg-ma01.r1000.mx.aol.com (mtaomg-ma01.r1000.mx.aol.com [172.29.41.8]) by imr-db01.mx.aol.com (8.14.1/8.14.1) with ESMTP id o8H0AvPR025790 for ; Thu, 16 Sep 2010 20:10:59 -0400 Received: from core-dfc003c.r1000.mail.aol.com (core-dfc003.r1000.mail.aol.com [172.29.55.11]) by mtaomg-ma01.r1000.mx.aol.com (OMAG/Core Interface) with ESMTP id E0CC6E000081; Thu, 16 Sep 2010 20:10:58 -0400 (EDT) From: CavittP@aol.com X-Original-Message-ID: <1454d0.20e8fb6c.39c40c12@aol.com> X-Original-Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2010 20:10:58 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Re: [LML] Re: In need more H.P. X-Original-To: lml@lancaironline.net MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="part1_1454d0.20e8fb6c.39c40c12_boundary" X-Mailer: AOL 9.5 sub 185 X-AOL-IP: 72.207.43.91 x-aol-global-disposition: G X-AOL-SCOLL-SCORE: 0:2:450495360:93952408 X-AOL-SCOLL-URL_COUNT: 0 x-aol-sid: 3039ac1d29084c92b2127994 --part1_1454d0.20e8fb6c.39c40c12_boundary Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Thanks everyone for the input. I really appreciate your taking the time to answer my post. Some solid ideas for me to consider. Probably will first try to resurrect my LSE Plasma III ignition system but this time use the case mounted flywheel sensor instead of the original pad mounted one that seemed to be sensitive to the heat buildup in the area of the accessories. Will also try to relocate the computer to a more forward location to keep all the leads lengths to a minimum. I've always run Bendix mags. Already use gap seals but may change cowling openings from the 235 configuration to the 320 style. My CHT's run quite cool, so am certain there is too much cooling drag. I'm consistently getting 180-185 KTAS (dependent on temperature) at 2700 RPM (full throttle) at 7,500' & 8,500' MSL with my 150 HP O-320-E2D and Aymar-Demuth 62 X 78 propeller. With power settings for 170 KTAS, I have a range of near 1000 NM (6.5 hours) with the 54 gallons of usable fuel at 8,500'-9,500' MSL (7 hours to dry tanks). Have on several occasions flown non-stop from San Diego to Seattle and on the way back as well (that leg was usually 5.5 - 6 hours). When the time comes for an overhaul will consider replacing the engine with an O-360 or 390 and will switch to a CS prop at that time. This is probably what I really need to do, but my engine is still running great with very little oil consumption. Thanks again! Pete Cavitt - N320PL 619-701-0784 Cell _www.petecavitt.com_ (http://www.petecavitt.com/) --part1_1454d0.20e8fb6c.39c40c12_boundary Content-Type: text/html; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable

Thanks everyone for the input. I really appreciate your taking th= e=20 time to answer my post. Some solid ideas for me to consider.&nbs= p;=20

Probably will first try to resurrect my LSE Plasma III ignition system= but=20 this time use the case mounted flywheel sensor instead of the original pad= =20 mounted one that seemed to be sensitive to the heat buildup in the area of = the=20 accessories. Will also try to relocate the computer to a more forward= =20 location to keep all the leads lengths to a minimum. I've always run= =20 Bendix mags.

Already use gap seals but may change cowling openings from the 235=20 configuration to the 320 style. My CHT's run quite cool, so am= =20 certain there is too much cooling drag. =20 I'm consistently getting 180-185 KTAS (dependent on tempera= ture)=20 at 2700 RPM (full throttle) at 7,500' & 8,500' MSL with my 150 HP O-320= -E2D=20 and Aymar-Demuth 62 X 78 propeller.

With power settings for 170 KTAS, I have a range of near 1000=20 NM (6.5 hours) with the 54 gallons of usable fuel at 8,500'-9,500' MSL= (7=20 hours to dry tanks). Have on several occasions flown non-stop from Sa= n=20 Diego to Seattle and on the way back as well (that leg was usually 5.5 - 6= =20 hours).

When the time comes for an overhaul will consider replacing the engine= with=20 an O-360 or 390 and will switch to a CS prop at that time. This is=20 probably what I really need to do, but my engine is still running great wit= h=20 very little oil consumption.

Thanks again!

Pete=20 Cavitt - N320PL
619-701-0784 Cell
www.petecavitt.com

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