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From: "Al Gietzen" <ALVentures@cox.net>
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Subject: RE: [FlyRotary] Just livid.....
Date: Sun, 26 Jul 2009 07:43:14 -0800
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Chris;

Yes, in that situation I may be disappointed that the engine didn't run
right; but I would be much more concerned about how, when and why the wire
got broken.  Yes, you didn't touch anything, but operating with a broken
ground connection is a very BIG touch.  

When your engine is running well, it is a good idea to record the mixture
correction table, and other settings.  Then if things get corrupted, it is
relatively easy restore the settings sitting calmly with the engine off.

Hang in there, buddy.

Al

-----Original Message-----
From: Rotary motors in aircraft [mailto:flyrotary@lancaironline.net] On
Behalf Of Christopher Barber
Sent: Saturday, July 25, 2009 4:03 PM
To: Rotary motors in aircraft
Subject: [FlyRotary] Just livid.....

I have not worked on my engine or electrics in over a week.  Last time I 
ran the engine it ran so well, I wanted to taxi over and pull a first 
flight.  NOT a good idea without wings or a canard.

Since then, since the airport is about to force us onto the ramp out of 
our nice, comfortable hangar in order to repair the roof from damage 
from Hurricane Ike, I have been refinishing the strakes.  I got them 
sealed up a while back, but I blew off the micro and primer finishing 
since I wanted to focus on the engine.  Finished the UV primer yesterday 
and they look good and should be good enough to protect from the 
elements for a bit.

So, I go out today and start the engine.  I have NOT TOUCHED anything 
with the engine or electrics in more than a week, it is not starting.  
Crap. WHAT!!!!! The dreaded NOS!!! CRAP X 10.  Whats up with that?  Got 
out, looked under the engine and there was a big puddle of FUEL.  
Checked all lines.  Turned on pumps, checked lines etc and could find 
nothing.

I looked at the wires to the ECU and all was secure, EXCEPT, I notice my 
main (16gage) ground wire broke at the connector at the ECU.  Repaired 
the wire.

 I moved the plane and for grins tried to start again.  It begrudenly 
started and ran really badly.  I switched to B and it ran much better. 
Back to A, terrible.  I got out and cautiously checked for the leak.  
NONE found.  I shut down and worked on other stuff in disgust.

I HAVE NOT TOUCHED ANYTHING TO DO WITH THE ENGINE/ ELECTRICS  since it 
ran well last week.  WHATS UP?  Thoughts, opinions and Wild a@$ guesses 
are sought and appreciated.

Thanks.

All the best,

Chris
Houston

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