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Dave,
Mine is now at 210hrs and runs really well. Have never had to make any
adjustment other than balance carbs. It do not use any oil or coolant.
I did have a coolant leak at the rear of the engine early on that caused a
slight loss of coolant. I only noticed it due to a few small drops on the
hanger floor, there was no other sign at all that I could see when first
inspecting all the plumbing etc. It was one of the pipe clamps that needed
retorquing.
ZK CHV
XS Mono
914-Airmaster
210hrs
Sue and Bill
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave Anderson" <dja767@charter.net>
Subject: Europa-List: Water
>
> Now that I have solved my 914 engine running problem after many hours of
checking things over - the engine is now the most checked out engine there
is, I would think. Everything checked out fine, except it still wasn't
running right - plus it has never had a satisfying run-up since new.
Finally, I tried to adjust the carbs one notch lean, resulting in worse
running. Logic seemed to indicate trying to go richer and, what do you know,
now it finally runs smoothly. It was just too lean, it seems.
>
> Because I never like going very long without things to fret about, I am
noticing for the first time in over 200 hours of operation that I am having
to add tiny amounts of water - coolant - to keep it topped off. That might
be 1/4 cup every 3 hours or so - approximately. The first 200 hours, there
wasn't a drop added. So here comes my question - what have other 914 engine
operators found regarding coolant? I have absolutely no evidence of external
leakage, although I will be doing a very comprehensive check of this in the
next few days. Anybody ever had this before - any body know of ways the
engine can use water without leaking externally? Is there a head gasket of
sorts?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Dave
> A227
> Mini U2
> 245TT
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