Lynn, Sorry I missed you folks at Sun& Fun...I was looking forward to meeting and talking Coupes.
As to quitting engines: I know of one instance where after overhaul, the fuel lines were replaced from the firewall to the carb, and the fuel line Inside Diameter was a size too small.... 1/4 vs 5/16 ??? Don't remember the proper size....or the size used. But it would stretch over the fittings, so the mechanic felt it was OK. On take off, the coupe climbed about 300 feet, then the engine slowed to about 1600RPM , loss of power. At that RPM, the coupe was able to slowly fly the pattern and land safely. Ground run up was OK; but extended wide open throttle soon caused a slow down... Seems the smaller ID of the fuel line was insufficient to allow gravity fuel flow of the capacity needed for full power. First thought was that installation of the fuel line displaced a flap of material inside the line, partially obstructing flow. No problem was found. Proper fuel line ID size fixed it. Harry Francis Blacksburg, VA. __________________________________________________________________________ ______ To unsubscribe from this list please send mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _________________________________________________________ Enlighten your in-box. http://www.topica.com/t/15
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