Mailing List flyrotary@lancaironline.net Message #46117
From: Mark Steitle <msteitle@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [FlyRotary] Re: Initial Tuning - Today
Date: Tue, 12 May 2009 09:20:53 -0500
To: Rotary motors in aircraft <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
Jim,
 
I've had good luck finding vacuum leaks using WD-40.  With the engine running, spray WD-40 around the intake gasket and other places you suspect a leak.  Since WD-40 is flammable, the engine will change speed if it sucks some liquid into the intake.  If the engine speed changes, you've found your leak.  For safety purposes, and to keep the WD-40 from spraying you in the face, you may want to remove the prop.
 
Another way to diagnose engine problems is with a vacuum gauge.  See http://autospeed.com/cms/title_Using-a-Vacuum-Gauge-for-Engine-Diagnostics/A_2393/article.html
Mark S.
 
On Tue, May 12, 2009 at 8:56 AM, James Maher <delta11xd@att.net> wrote:
Mike,
One way to test for intake manifold leaks is to pinch off hoses one by one while the engine is running to see if RPM decreases. You could also remove the each hose at the manifold an plug the inlet. Also be sure that the intake manifold gasket and throttle body gasket are sealing good and that all bolts are tight.
Jim
 


--- On Mon, 5/11/09, Mike Fontenot <mikef@apexconsultingservices.com> wrote:
From: Mike Fontenot <mikef@apexconsultingservices.com>
Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: Initial Tuning - Today
To: "Rotary motors in aircraft" <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
Date: Monday, May 11, 2009, 3:50 PM

=== JIM,

I will look at what kinds of adjustments I can make on the Throttle Body. Wow, that is low RPM!. I had no idea. Problem is I don't know what I don't know.

>>> 1. Manifold leak - if this is the case it should be found and fixed before any tuning is continued. Check all hoses and fittings on the intake manifold and throttle body. Check that the throttle is closing all the way. It may need adjustment. <<<

What technique do you use for leak detection?

>>>2. Idle setting on throttle body not properly set. If the throttle body has a idle speed setting
screw (allows air after the throttle plate) try to turn it to reduce the idle.<<<

I will look for that.


Thanks again

--
Mike

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Mike Fontenot
Apex Consulting & Services LLC
Lakewood, Colorado
303 / 731-6645
mikef AT apexconsultingservices DOT com
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