----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2005 8:55
PM
Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: EGT
temps
Paul,
My EGT temps normally range from 1450 (lean) to
1600 and have gone as high as 1750F, so no, I don't think yours are too
high. However, part of the equation is where are your EGTs located -
close the ports, far from the ports? Mine are approx 8" from the
ports.
Mold for enlarge duct opening nearly completed
today, fiberglass (ugh {:>)) tomorrow. Then an air filter/plenum to
build and I should be ready in plenty of time for the Mid-Atlantic Fly in 12
May.
Ed A
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2005 1:37
PM
Subject: [FlyRotary] EGT temps
Hi all...I flew the SQ2000 again. Engine ran
great. Just flew around enjoying the thing. After removing the
thermostat, I found that upon reaching the end of the runway my water
temps were only 120 degrees instead of the normal 160 to 170 degrees.
Temps rose much slower than normal on climb-out. Actually fun to fly
when you don't have to keep focusing on temps all the time. Cruising
at 4500 rpm's, the temps were very cool....stabilized at around 180
degrees at 1500' AGL. Temos on the ground were around 78. When I
increased the throttle to 5300 rpm's in level flight, temps slowly started
rising. I then noted the EGT at 5300 rpm's. It was 1425. Does this
sound a little too high? If so, my mixture settings may be a little
lean at those rpm's. Just wondering what others are seeing for EFT
temps for around 5300 rpm's. Thanks in advance for any and all
replies. Paul
Conner