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RE: Europa-List: 914 rough running

Subject: RE: Europa-List: 914 rough running
From: Bob Jacobsen <jacobsenra@hotmail.com>
Date: Tue, 27 Jul 2004 08:34:43

Paul,

One thing you might check are the wires on the Ducati ignition modules.  I 
had a problem I couldn't figue out with rough running.  Finally I started to 
take the ignition modules off, was going to install Cliff's to see if that 
would fix it.

When I removed one module I found a broken wire.  It was broken right at a 
kink - but it was so tight in there that the broken ends were pushed 
together buy the other wires.  What was happening was a slight, intermittent 
loss of signal - still worked but just not quite right.  Was a nightmare to 
troubleshoot.  It was broken right where it exits one of the 4 pin plugs.  I 
re-routed and soldered the wire and all is smooth again.

Just a Thought.

Bob Jacobsen
N165BB


>From: "Paul McAllister" <paul.mcallister@qia.net>
>Reply-To: europa-list@matronics.com
>To: <europa-list@matronics.com>
>Subject: Europa-List: 914 rough running
>Date: Tue, 27 Jul 2004 07:41:56 -0500
>
><paul.mcallister@qia.net>
>
>Hi all,
>
>I am looking for a few clues to diagnose this problem..  The engine now has 
>70 hours on it and it has started running a little rough in the 3500 rpm 
>range.  It idles fine, starts easily and cruises okay at 5000 rpm.  Rear 
>EHT seem to be at 1450 in cruise and cylinder head temps in cruise come in 
>about 180.  Spark plugs look gray with the exception of #2 cylinder where 
>they are noticeably darker.
>
>Any clues on where to start would be appreciated.
>
>Thanks,  Paul
>
>

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