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<... I need a little more pitch if I am truly going to be ...>
Don't take a chance on getting over-pitched.  You can always turn the 
engine/prop faster.  Makes for more power too.  Max prop rpm is >3000 so 
you've lots of wiggle room there, but if you're over-pitched ...
Nothing much good can come of that ... Jim S.

David Leonard wrote:

> Joe, funny you should mention.  I was just about to call Catto and 
> order up a prop.  May as well wait for a few more details from yours.  
> How was your experience with Catto?  How long was the lead time.  What 
> was the final pitch you settled on? 
>  
> With my new engine I need a little more pitch if I am truly going to 
> be the fastest kid on the block.  Either that or the ability to turn 
> the prop a little faster... hmmm
>  
> Dave Leonard
>
>  
> On 11/1/05, *Joe Hull* <joeh@pilgrimtech.com 
> <mailto:joeh@pilgrimtech.com>> wrote:
>
>     > I'm still waiting for the propreport?
>     > Buly
>
>     What'cha want to know? It's on now and RPM came down maybe 200-400. I
>     can't be sure how much the prop contributed to the lowering RPM
>     because I also found the idle stop screw was set wrong.
>
>     The prop is a Catto, 3 blade composite. It's 68" by ?? pitch (can't
>     remember). In another few of hours of ground running at lower RPM
>     I'll
>     start to crank it up and let you know what happens.
>
>     Joe Hull
>     Redmond (Seattle), Washington
>     Cozy MkIV #991 (working on Engine & Electrical & Finishing)
>     http://www.maddyhome.com/canardpages/pages/JoeHull/index.html
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