Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2007 10:44:54 -0500
From: Finn Lassen <finn.lassen@verizon.net>
Subject: Re: [FlyRotary] Second engine start
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You need at least a 15 amp fuse there.

Finn

Bill Bradburry wrote:
> OK, so after having discovered a loose engine to battery ground (which 
> prevented the starter from properly engaging) and an open oil line 
> (which made a mess! that will long live in infamy) our hero continues 
> his engine start saga....
>
> The engine would not seem to fire after these incidents and my friend, 
> Simon Ramirez, said he didn't think the plugs were firing.  We put a 
> timing light on the plugs and sure enough, no spark!
>
> We discovered that the 10A fuse on the ignition circuit providing 
> power to the igniters had blown.  After replacing the fuse, we were 
> getting flashes on the timing light!  I am concerned about why the 
> fuse might have blown, but so far, it is holding up.
>
> Now the engine starts, but only seems to want to run at high revs.  It 
> also seems to run better when cold start is on.  I have not figured 
> out if this is just because the engine is cold, or if the condition is 
> chronic.  The temp outside at the time was in the low 70s.
>
> Bob, hangar next door, told me that on occasion, there was flame 
> coming out of the exhaust!  Also people started showing up from all 
> over the airport....That 3" straight out exhaust note is a tad harsh!  
> especially when the engine only wants to run at high revs!
>
> I am ready to entertain suggestions about getting the engine to settle 
> down and do the Hummm and Purrr that I hear so many of you talking 
> about.  Right now it is more like ripping down a tin building with 15 
> chainsaws...{:>)
>
> I am already proud of it!!
>
> Bill B
>
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