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Now here's a problem that should stir everyone up. For many years I have done mechanical work, and feel I comprehend the gas engine quite well. This is not bragging, it's just what I do and what I enjoy. For almost every problem there is a solution if you only think about and research it long enough. So -- my coupe tends to die in cruise. Yesterday and today I took it up to 3,000 ft. The temp was 40 F. with fair humidity. It appears to be OK at full throttle, but as I come back to 2200 or 2300 RPM, it goes along for a short time, then suddenly just drops off to near idle. Carb heat returns power every time. (Hold on to your carb ice theory just a minute). The last coupe I had did the same thing. On both planes I took about .002" out of the main jet as it appeared to be too lean. This has helped quite a bit. Warning, purists, don't go nuts, but today I taped a cardboard circle over the air intake with a 1-3/4" hole in it. The carb air inlet is 1/2 - 3/4" back from the cowl. The idea being that some air comes through the hole in the cardboard and the rest of the air is somewhat warm air from the engine compartment. This made no difference to performance or RPM. The plane still died without prior notice. This makes life exciting. I know Ercoupes do tend to make ice, but if this is icing up, it seems a bit much. The carb has been checked over very carefully, and everything is right. Last time I mentioned this problem on this list, about eight people said they experienced the same type of thing. Without starting WW III is there anyone who has any practical answers to this. It makes for short flights. Jon Page 415-C #2675 --------------------------------- to unsubscribe send mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ==^================================================================ EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?bz8Sid.bAhN69 Or send an email To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This email was sent to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Learn More. Surf Less. Newsletters, Tips and Discussions on Topics You Choose. http://www.topica.com/partner/tag01 ==^================================================================
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