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Hi Hartmut,
My reasoning for no EGT is that I fly mostly in the Seattle area which is
at Sea level. Given the airspace restrictions around, I seldom need to go
above 5000 ft. On the occasion that I have to go across the mountains I
could lean without EGT. Agreed it won't be precise but then I won't be
lugging around extra weight for 90 percent of my flying when I cannot use
it. I am not a light guy myself. So every pound helps. I do plan to use
the mixture function above 5000 ft
I had no intention of flaring up another debate on the subject. For me it
is a prioritization issue/decision. Each of us have to evaluate those
decisions given our own constraints or parameters. Perhaps if I had a MS
carb I would have added EGT's. .......In fact I would have.
By the way if any of you "Air coupers" (those are the folks with flying
ercoupes) want to stop by at Crest you are more than welcome. Crest is
3500ft paved and lighted. You can email me at [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Regards. ..Varun
"Hartmut Beil"
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"In my opinion an exhaust gas temp gauge would not be very useful because
with a Stromberg I can't change the mixture."
Hi Varun.
I wonder why you think you can't change the mixture of your Stromberg?
A few weeks ago we had this long discussion about the mixture control on
the
Carburetor.
But I read in your to do list that you are wanting to add the mixture
control cable.
I did that on mine too and it is really easy .
Always good landings.
Hartmut, N3330H
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Subject: [COUPERS-TECH] CHT choice
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>
>
>
>
>
> All,
>
> Westach make a CHT gauge (K33X) that meets TSO-C43a and is FAA approved.
> It
> is a dual gauge. I intend to put two of these gauges so that I can read
> all
> 4 cylinder temperatures at one time. Chief aircraft has them for $116 a
> piece. Sensors would be CHT gasket probe 4 at $12.95 a pop.
>
> Westach also makes a quad CHT gauge WES3AQ1 but it is not FAA approved.
It
> is $149.00 at Chief.
>
> In my opinion an exhaust gas temp gauge would not be very usefull because
> with a Stromberg I can't change the mixture.
>
>
>
> 2203 H is progressing along nicely. Though it does seem that in a 59 year
> old everything you touch or open needs to be usually replaced.
>
> Stuff done so far
>
> Engine overhauled
> New Continental cylinders
> New Fuel Pump
> Carb, Starter and Generator overhauled. Gen upped to 20 amps ( new
> regulator required). New starter gear
> Crank at 20 under. Case reworked. CAM reworked. 6 of 8 lifters new.
> Oil filter STC, quick drain for sump
>
> Prop overhauled and repitched to 46 for climb balanced
>
> New fuel, air hoses.
>
> Main landing gear overhauled. New shims and bushings. STC for the struts.
> New rubber brake lines for the Cleveland's brakes.
>
> Nose gear STC for actuation arm installed. 2 new SKF bearings.
>
> New Fuel cap for header tank (skyport)
>
> New seat back top rail and center vertical. new Dash panel the old one
had
> too many holes.
>
> Work to be done
>
> Instrument overhaul. new engine control cables(mixture, throttle, Tach).
> As
> much new wiring as I can change. Strobe on the belly. Check out of the
> header tank and all control mechanisms behind the panel.
>
> New Garmin Txpdr and encoder and a new Icom Com unit are also scheduled
to
> be installed. New Seats
>
> Many thanks go to a lot of you fine folks that have provided valuable
> info.
> Special thanks to John Cooper and Paul Anton. Also to Norm Desjardins at
> Premier aircraft engines in Troutdale Oregon for doing a bang-up job on
> the
> engine.
>
> There were and still are lots of lessons learned or being learned. I will
> probably write some up in the near future.
>
>
> Regards. ....Varun
> Crest airpark Kent Washington
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