Mailing List flyrotary@lancaironline.net Message #55900
From: Richard Sohn <res12@fairpoint.net>
Subject: Quiet
Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2011 20:06:27 -0500
To: FlyROTARY <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
I thought I squeeze some Single Rotor update in while it is quiet.
The engine is back on the test stand with two major modifications. The first one is the fix for a earlier described coolant flow problem. The second one is a tamed down and improved PP arrangement.
My P-Port timing was, as I would call it "very aggressive". Such as a large crossection and very early opening time. It produced a lot of power, but I could not make it run as smooth as I wanted below 3000 RPM. At the same time, I tried to get acquainted with the AROVEE Throttle Body injector.
The configuration I have now is more what Mark has on his 3-rotor, including the welded insert. Thanks Mark for coming up with that idea!
The improvements showed up rightaway on the first test run. Injector tuning was a one step issue, and it idles without a miss at 2000 RPM. Have not pushed for how much lower it will go yet.
One more test run with about 20 minutes at 5000 RPM, and the mods will be transferred to the flight fest engine.
Before that, I am going to SanAntonio for a few days, helping a family member Marine who got beat up in AF getting back on his feet.
 
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