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Subject: Re: [FlyRotary] Spark plugs ?
Date: Fri, 25 May 2007 11:37:43 -0400
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Chris,  I have never made an adjustment to the stock 13B spark plugs in 10 
years of flying - as you noticed, it would be difficult to do in any case. 
If all else is in readiness, then you are ready to make a first start.

Good Luck, I hope it fires off on the first turn of the blade.

Ed
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Christopher Barber" <CBarber@TexasAttorney.net>
To: "Rotary motors in aircraft" <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
Sent: Friday, May 25, 2007 10:58 AM
Subject: [FlyRotary] Spark plugs ?


>I am getting perilously close to first start attempts and must show my
> ignorance as to if/how/what kind of adjustments are made to the spark 
> plugs?
> Most my engine work is on my 'ol '65 Mustang ragtop's 289 V-8.  I 
> understand
> how to adjust the gap for that application, but looking at the rotary's
> plugs no such adjustment seems possible.  What am I missing?
>
> I added coolant (adjusted/tightened some loose bolts/nuts stopping a small
> leak), filled the oil, cranked the engine to get the oil flowing through 
> the
> system with success and should be securing the fuel lines tonight.  I have
> been cranking the engine sans plugs to not stress the starter more than
> necessary but am now ready to install the plugs so this is now relevant 
> and
> needed information.  Thanks.
>
> All the best,
>
> Chris
>
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