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Re: Europa-List: Re: Grand Rapids EIS 2004 (Rotax)

Subject: Re: Europa-List: Re: Grand Rapids EIS 2004 (Rotax)
From: Graham Singleton <grahamsingleton@btinternet.com>
Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2008 01:47:42

Rick
I too am a firm believer in EGT sensing. It is the only thing that gives 
an instant response of an problem. Except fuel pressure perhaps. I was 
cross when factory didn't recommend it in the early days.
Graham
I still get cross with Ivan on occasion. He get's fed up with me too!
We are off on a cruise round S. America next week. Ivan tempted me. 
There will be stony silence from me until March. Peace be upon you all. 
{{{:-)

rick wrote:

> I found the GRT EIS method of fault warning invaluable when I had a baffle
> move in the exhaust silencer partially blocking the gas exit. The EIS
> flashed a warning when this happened and we were able to diagnose a weak
> mixture on full power causing a sudden rise in EGT.  I would use as many
> fault indicators as I could in future as it's so easy for the EIS to monitor
> them and reliably tell you of faults as soon as they occur. EGT of course
> being one of the most immediate indicators of problem.  
> 
> 
> Rick Morris
> 
> G-RIKS 912S Tri



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