Hi John, Thanks...
Yes, could not turn over with the starter (it was engaging as I got some prop movement). Battery is probably culprit. You are correct on temperature vs. oil pressure (typing too fast). We had freezing temperature, but the hangar is insulated. I did not observe ice in the gascolator though. It is a Stromberg and I have noticed the flat spot you describe. I advanced the throttle slowly the first time and then faster the second time... engine died both times. When I get the battery charged or replaced, I will give it all a try again. Thanks for taking the time to reply, once again. Best, John On Mon, Dec 8, 2008 at 11:14 AM, John Cooper <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: > Wow, lots of variables… > > > > You said "I could not turn the engine over." > > > > I assume you meant "with the starter" since you were able to prop it. > Sounds like a simple dead battery. No charge on a generator below 1500 RPM > is not unusual, so more investigation is called for. > > > > You said "fuel pressure was in the green" Did you mean "oil temperature"? > If so, most cold running issues should be eliminated. > > > > Did the temperature drop below freezing the night before? If so, there > could have been ice accumulation in the gascolator. > > > > What kind of Carburetor is it? If it is a Stromberg, what type of needle > is installed? How fast did you advance the throttle when it died? Did you > restart it and try again? Strombergs have a potential "flat spot" as the > carb transitions from the idle circuit to the main jet. This can occur > around 1200 – 1400 RPM and is more likely to occur in cold weather. You may > have a vacuum leak or the float may be set to low (common…). > > > > If you find nothing and it happens again, try applying carb heat to see if > there is an improvement. Also, try advancing the throttle more slowly, say > 2-3 seconds from idle to full throttle. > > > > John Cooper > > Skyport Services > > 4996 Delaware Tnpk > > Rensselaerville, NY 12147 > > 518 797-3064 > > www.skyportservices.net >
