Mailing List flyrotary@lancaironline.net Message #54101
From: John Slade <jslade@canardaviation.com>
Subject: Re: [FlyRotary] Re: Knock sensor and indicator
Date: Fri, 04 Mar 2011 17:30:29 -0500
To: Rotary motors in aircraft <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
On 3/4/2011 4:43 PM, Kelly Troyer wrote:
engine runs reported by Chris at high manifold pressure, high coolant temps and as you mentioned
probably high intake temps with little or no airflow across the intercooler.............
I did many, many engine runs and high speed taxi tests prior to flight, often with the temps at the limits. On occasion I was able to hear "pre-ignition" and back off the throttle. There was no sign of damage to my seals - but mine are 3mm 'indestructible' seals from Tracy.
John Slade
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