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Tracy,
That is EXACTLY what is was. The contrast
control knob had not been hooked up yet as it got late much faster than I wanted
it to. So, I went out there after work today and installed the knob,
twisted it and up came little numbers. I can't tell ya how beautiful it
was.
The manual speaks of a LCD backlight dimmer
switch , but I don't have it. It is just a common switch or is
something special? If special, I will want to get one from ya when you
return from you trip. If not, can you tell me what to look for locally
please.
Now to start trying to figure stuff out...what is
working and what is not quite working. The engine seems to start easy one
time and then not the next (maybe flodding?). Also, when it is running,
the rpm seems to be jumping all over the place. Mostly in the 3000 rpm
range...at least that is what I am shooting for, for now, but it will jump up to
6000, then 8000 back to the 3000 range in a very inconsistant manner. When
I add throttle it goes up, but still seems eratic. I am getting
ready to read the manuals again now that the pieces are starting to fit together
and see if the mist will clear a bit.
Man, without anything but a straight pipe (actually
a turbo exhaust w/ waistgate opening and the tubo mount flange blocked off with
a metal plate) this engine is LOUD. It does make is sound very, very
powerful though <g>.
Again, thanks Tracy and all the rest of
y'all. Your continued input is very reassuring.
All the best,
Chris
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Sunday, June 24, 2007 8:18 PM
Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: Method of
Killing the engine [FlyRotary] ECU/EM upgraded...a couple of questions
Chris,
My guess is that if you do have power, the EM2 either has the contrast
control turned up too high or is mis-wired. First twist the
contrast control to both ends of travel and watch the display. If still
no joy, check wiring. You do have the contrast control installed,
right? Only the LCD version uses this control and yours is an
LCD. Normally the contrast control will be turned fully CCW unless the
temperature is really hot or really cold.
PS: Don't be bashful about using the mixture control on the
EC2. Turning it is the fastest way to get an education on how the engine
reacts to mixture changes. Every pilot NEEDS this education on an
experimental engine. If it runs better after you turn the pumps off,
it's telling you what you thought : (TOO RICH).
Tracy
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Sunday, June 24, 2007 9:48 AM
Subject: [FlyRotary] ECU/EM upgraded...a couple of
questions
>I got my ECU and
EM back yesterday and installed the ECU. It was really nice
> to have
the upgrade that allows diagnostic modes. Hit the button and you can
> really hear the injectors clicking as if you are at 3000
RPM's. Very
> reassuring
>
> The engine started
after only a couple of minutes the first time and then
> started
easily after that. As a matter of fact, it is stopping the engine
>
that has been curious. I will turn the fuel pump off but the engine
will
> continue to run for several minutes after the pumps are off (I
can still
> kill the system by flicking the coils/injectors off but I
believe this can
> lead to flooding and is "bad form"). Actually, the
engine really sound nice
> just before it does stop due to fuel
starvation....yeah, I think I am
> running really rich 'cause when I
lean, it really smoothes out.
>
> I am having a another
problem though which is really bugging me. I can't
> seem to get the
EM (Engine Monitor) to come online. The screen remains
> blank. This
is the same as was happening before I sent it and the ECU back
> to
Tracy for upgrade. Tracy ok'ed the units, but my screen is still
blank.
> It seems to not be getting any power. I have checked
and rechecked the
> wires. I do NOT have all the sensors hooked up
yet, but it is my
> understanding that all you should need is power
and the data in/data out and
> you should get some base
readings.
>
> I was stupidly careful about having all power
disconnected and made a
> cursory investigation as to the grounds
before time ran out. Does the unit
> have an "on" switch that I
am missing, or does it come up when ships power
> is applied?
>
> Please, what am I missing? I would really like to see what is
actually
> happening in my engine. I would also feel ok to run it
longer if the reading
> seem "normal"....or at least workable. But,
until I can get the monitor up
> the engine tweaking is
limited.
>
> I was only able to "play" with it a few minutes
before I had to go home and
> go to bed (4:30 am comes very early,
and yes, I work weekends.....but I am
> off tomorrow and Tuesday
<yea>), so I still need to investigate. However,
> anything
obvious that jumps out at y'all that could help is appreciated.
>
> Thanks again.
>
> All the best,
>
>
Chris
>
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