I don't understand why these cables can't be supplied with a teflon liner
(which would require stainless steel cables for best effect).
Duncan McF.
----- Original Message -----
From: "RICHARD IDDON" <riddon@btinternet.com>
Subject: Europa-List: Rough running 912s-No More
>
> I am pleased to report that I have discovered the cause of the rough
> running of my 912S (at least I think I have).
>
> I tried balancing my carb's and discovered that they were OK at certain
> rev's and wildly out at others. This, together with the article in the
> recent Europa News, prompted me to check the throttle cables and lo and
> behold, one was a bit 'sticky'. It was OK at fully closed and fully open
> but there was a point in between, as I was opening the throttle, when
> one cable hesitated for a moment which must have been putting the carb's
> out of balance.
>
> There was a slight kink in the inner cable by the throttle lever which
> seemed to be causing it. I have straightened this out and lubricated
> the inner cable as much as I was able. The engine now seems to run much
> smoother at most rev's although I have not flight tested it yet. I think
> I will probably have to eventually replace the cable to ensure that the
> problem does not happen again.
>
> Richard Iddon. G-RIXS
>
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