Hi David
I would check each of the ignition switches to see if they actually break the
circuit when they are turned off.
Jim Brown
europa-builder@ntlworld.com wrote:
> > Mark, It runs just as though both mags are still on and only stops if I
> > switch fuel or pumps off. Mainly seems to happen when engine thoroughly
> hot.
> > Plugs at 25 & 50 hr check nice pinky suede colour. First happened at about
> > 10 hrs which seems a bit early for sig Carbon build up. Engine does start
> > without choke in warm weather. David.
>
> If it runs smoothly when turned off, it's unlikely to be carbon. One would
> hope that there wouldn't be much carbon after 10 hours, but stranger things
> have happened:)
>
> I can't offer much more help on that engine I'm, afraid.
>
> Cheers,
> Mark.
>
> > > >My 914 has an intermittent problem with not stopping when the ignition
> > > circuits are switched off. Repeated checks of the earthing circuits have
> > > revealed nothing. Rerouting of the ignition wires to avoid any other
> wire
> > > which might induce a current has not cured it. Any suggestions welcome.
> > > David Joyce G-XSDJ
> > >
> > > Hi David,
> > >
> > > Does it run as if it was turned on or is it a bit rough? Does it stop
> > after
> > > a while?
> > >
> > > I'm thinking along the lines of carbon build up on the pistons and the
> > > carbon being hot enough to ignite the fuel.
> > >
> > > Cheers,
> > > Mark.
> > >
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> > >
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> >
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