From: N295VV@aol.com
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Date: Fri, 30 Apr 1999 11:45:48 EDT
Subject: continental engines/lancair IV
To: lancairwgf@netscape.net, lancair.list@olsusa.com
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From: n295 v v

Wayne,

Thanks so much for taking time to explain what you have learned.  It is very 
helpful.

When you talk to the Continental guy, as him what he knows about the 
apparently high rate of cylinder problems among the Lancair owners.  Are they 
aware of it?  Are they paying for the correction?  If not, do they feel it is 
something that L owners are causing themselves?  What preventative measures 
should we take, etc?

I know of at least 3 owners that have had them poop at 300-500 hours.  Since 
my engine is in this range, I am very interested.  We have been told by 
non-Continental people that it is the oil ring being too tight that  is 
causing the problem.  Of course, as always, the Lancair factory is silent on 
this problem......

I have been told by a guru in this area, "you can lean your engine and buy 
cylinders, or you can not lean it and buy gas, your choice".  He has a local 
following of owners that now have as much as 2300 hours on the engine with no 
problems.  They are buying lots of gas, as I am.

I would be interested in learning what the Continental guy at your airport 
says about this.

Thanks again for your report, please see if you can learn more!

David Jones, Pecatonica, Illinois  
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