Mailing List lml@lancaironline.net Message #50294
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Subject: Re: [LML] cylinder wear-to lean or not too lean
Date: Tue, 03 Feb 2009 15:56:54 -0500
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Gerard,
 
Not enough information for a really good answer.  What are your peak EGTs?  Have you tried to run a GAMI Lean Test (http://gami.com/gamijectors/leantest.php) even though it may not be useful for a carbureted engine?  At least study the concepts.
 
My EGT probes are about 4" downstream of the exhaust and I peak at about 1450.  31 to 32 l/hr is about 8.2  to 8.45 gph.  At cruise at 4500' MSL 2480 rpm and 25" MAP I burn about 10.6 gph and the EGTs are about 130-140 degrees Rich Of Peak.  This is best power for the rpm/map parameters.  Of course, I am injected.
 
It is very difficult to control the power in each cylinder in a carbureted engine since the throttle position may actually change the A/F ratio to each cylinder.  Perhaps you have recorded cruise parameters and those might help with the analysis.
 
Generally, your EGTs seem to be too high and if running rich of peak, you are in a very bad place to be running that engine.
 
Scott Krueger AKA Grayhawk
Lancair N92EX IO320 SB 89/96
Aurora, IL (KARR)

In a message dated 2/2/2009 11:13:00 A.M. Central Standard Time, gerardoconnell@optusnet.com.au writes:


just burnt out the exhaust valves on 1 and 3 (got 900 hours on my 0-320)

the shop reckons I'm running it too lean. I had an EDM 700 installed last year and follow the directions for best power-usually gives EGT 1450-1500 and 31-32 Litres per hour

what say y'all

Gerard

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