Frans,
A new engine can be quite tight and needs a little running before the operating
temperatures will come down. For ground runs you might find it advantageous
to run it with the top and bottom cowlings removed for a while.
By the way have you configured the oil cooler directly behind the radiator --
if so, lowering the oil cooler in the duct can help a great deal. It made
quite
a difference on my 914. Also, don't run the engine below 2000 rpm unless
you have to, the engine will run rough and it accelerates the wear on the
gearbox.
I recommend once you have everything sorted out, carb balance etc - dynamically
balance the propeller. It makes quite a difference. The Kingairs I flew as
part of my job (when I worked) were always cracking exhaust stubs until the
company
bought a balancer and started a prop balancing programme. I borrowed the
balancer from work and balanced my Airmaster.....made it run really smooth.
Regards,
Mike
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From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Frans Veldman
Sent: 24 April 2009 21:48
Subject: Europa-List: First engine run; what is normal?
Hi everyone,
Today I started the engine for the first time. It started right up!
04/23/09 19:21:00
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