For the last few months I have been filling one tank with 87 octane, the other
tank with 100ll. I have not had any sputtering on advanceing thottle. I did
turn my idle up to 700 rpm. I have not had any hesitation since.
Gordon Smith
AJ DeMarzo <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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Thanks
Al DeMarzo
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----- Original Message -----
From: Randy Hougham
To: [email protected]
Sent: Friday, December 14, 2007 11:14 AM
Subject: [ercoupe-tech] Engine coughing in cold weather
Hi All,
I've been having some problem with my engine going from idle to full
throttle.
My Ercoupe is a '46 415-C with C-85 with O-200 crankshaft.
When it's below 40 F, with the engine warmed up, if you push the throttle
in even a little fast the engine will cough and sputter. if you push it in
fast you can even kill the engine.
The other day just after I landed I goosed the throttle a bit and killed
the engine right on the runway.
It idles great and has great power in flight.Engine run ups are normal.
Static RPM is normal.
My carb has no accelerator pump or mixture control. In warm weather I have
no problems at all.
It did this last winter too, but when spring came I forgot all about it.
Anybody have any suggestions? Mine is the only airplane that I've had any
experience with so your help is welcomed.
Thanks, Randy Hougham
Grandpa's Ercoupe
NC87384
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