Mailing List lml@lancaironline.net Message #62019
From: Berni Breen <bbreen@cableone.net>
Sender: <marv@lancaironline.net>
Subject: Re: [LML] Re: 360 still surging
Date: Tue, 22 May 2012 15:27:28 -0400
To: <lml@lancaironline.net>
Hey Mark:

The spider was not overhauled with the servo but I will take your advice and check the spring force.

CHTs and oil temp are no problem when engine is surging.  Ambient temperature does not change the problem.

Thanks for your response.

Berni Breen
Sent from my iPhone

On May 22, 2012, at 8:32 AM, "Mark  Ravinski" <mjrav@comcast.net> wrote:

Berni,
The fuel distribution spider has a shutoff valve built in to positively shut down the flow when the fuel pressure drops far enough.
(as during shutdown).  Was the spider overhauled with the servo?  Maybe take a look at that valve to check that it has enough spring force and is not sticking at high temps.
What do you see for CHT's and oil temp  when you are having this surging?
Does ambient temperature change the problem?
 
On normally aspirated engines, surging is most commonly caused by induction air leaks.
 
Good luck,
 
Mark Ravinski
IO360  1530 hrs.

Sent: Monday, May 21, 2012 4:30 PM
Subject: [LML] 360 still surging

Many of you guys have offered suggestions to help me remedy my ongoing engine surge challenge.  As a reminder...my fuel injected IO360 displays a very pronounced surge during idle and taxi following a flight and brief shutdown/restart.  The problem never occurs when the engine iis cool.  

 
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