I agree. One fellow lost his plane,(the way I heard it) because of a cable
kink on a quick input of power on approach.
Troy Maynor
N120EU Monowheel Classic
Left to finish:
Paint,interior,engine install, wiring.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Ami
> McFadyean
> Sent: Saturday, April 03, 2004 10:44 AM
> To: europa-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Re: Europa-List: Rough running 912s-No More
>
>
> <ami@mcfadyean.freeserve.co.uk>
>
> 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>
> To: <europa-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: Europa-List: Rough running 912s-No More
>
>
> <riddon@btinternet.com>
> >
> > 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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