Thanks, Al,

 

Yes, I truly mean it when I say so long as the problem permits me to get back on the ground safely, I am not grousing. S__T does happen and all you can do it try to avoid the worst of it {:>) 

 

B9EGV?  Humm,  I apparently misread one of the e mails I had on the plugs topic as B9EQV - wouldn't that be the kicker if all this came about because I misread one letter.  However since they are both "E" = 3/4" length they should(maybe) be interchangeable.  I did hold one up to the stock plug and eyeballed it but had no reason to dig out the calipers and measure it. 

 

Thanks,  I had not thought of that possibility as to why the delay in damage (if it were caused by too long plugs) as the seals jumping over the plug part until becoming too damaged.  The rear rotor went first which then started a vibration which may have helped the front rotor's demise along. 

 

Well, going out this AM to hopefully pull the engine load it in the Van and get it back to the shop.  Am going to check on the plugs and the plenum - could be something else I guess - but not a clue as to what it might be.

 

Will keep everyone informed. 

 

Ed

----- Original Message -----

From: Al Gietzen

To: Rotary motors in aircraft

Sent: Sunday, April 10, 2005 1:10 AM

Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: No Joy on Sun & Fun{:<(

, I had just put in 4 new B9EQV spark plugs the previous day. 

 

Ed;

 

Sorry to hear of your disappointing trip.  But, hey; s__t happens.  You did the right thing, of course.  When the engine isn’t running properly, you take the nearest airport.  It’s great that you and your plane got down just fine.

 

If it is the plugs, perhaps it’s possible that the seals jumped over the protruding plugs for a while until they became damaged enough for loss of compression?  Pulling a leading plug should tell the story on that. How did you choose the B9EQV?  Did you know of someone else using them? I’m running the B9EGV and they are fine.

 

Al