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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
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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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