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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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