If the problem was there before the overhaul then it has to something other than the engine but if I was convinced the problem was in the engine I would at this time pull it off the airplane and find an engine shop with a test cell and have them run it.
Kevin1 --- In [email protected], Hartmut Beil <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Bill, all. > > I recommended to Kostas checking the ventury the be the right size. > > The ventury is affecting more the power output than the jet setting I would guess. > > Then again the engine should at least develop 75 hp and drive the 48 pitched prop at least so fast that you cruise at around a 100 MPH. > > But the engine does not do that either. AND the engine is getting hot - over 200F after a short flight! > > The problem is somewhere else I guess. > > Hartmut > > > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Mon, 17 Nov 2008 08:27:35 -0600Subject: RE: [ercoupe-tech] Re: Ercoupe flying in Greece - low power, weak climb > > > > Contenintal Service bulletin M47-16 (the one on converting a C-75 to C-85 and other conversions), shows on page 15 the carb specifications. While the main metering jet is changed from a 46 to a 45 the important change is the venturi which changes from 1-5/16" to 1-3/8". Bill > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:09:46 +0000Subject: [ercoupe-tech] Re: Ercoupe flying in Greece - low power, weak climb > > > Yes, as I said yesterday, the carb jets are specified by Continental. Don't go experimenting with other sizes, only verify that what you have is correct. Also the point on checking the airspeed indicator is good, make sure the pitot tube is at the proper distant from the wing.If this airplane acted the same way before the overhaul then it has to be a propeller, rigging or indicator problem.Kevin1--- In [email protected], "Ed Burkhead" <ed@> wrote:>> > > Kostas,> > > > Correct me if I'm wrong, guys, cause I'm not any kind of mechanic. Isn't> part of the change from the C-75 to C-85 is to install a larger main jet.> Could it be that was never done even though Kostas's engine is labeled C-85?> > > > I would not put in a main jet larger than specified by Continental.> > > > Ed> > > Color coding for safety: Windows Live Hotmail alerts you to suspicious email. Sign up today. > > > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Get 5 GB of storage with Windows Live Hotmail. > http://windowslive.com/Explore/Hotmail? ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_hotmail_acq_5gb_112008 >
