In a message dated 19/04/2006 00:35:15 GMT Daylight Time, n9zes@verizon.net
writes:
---> I can't speak to the prop pitch issue, but I did just resolve an
idle speed issue with our 140. In the process of getting the idle
mixture sorted (too rich), I ended up with an idle speed of about 800
rpm or even a little more. It would taxi pretty good at 'idle', and
landing was an absolute b!tch!!!! I made some REALLY ugly landings
trying to get it on the ground.
Once we got the idle adjusted to the proper 575 - 600 rpm, it lands like
an absolute pussy cat.
Chris - that is really interesting. There is no way that I can get my 914
to idle smoothly at less than about 1400 rpm and indeed in the manual 1700 is
recommended to get a smooth runner. How do you do it??
I am very puzzled as if I adjust the throttle so that I can get below 1400
or so then the engine will stutter and stop and at say 1450 it will just run
but 'misses' and is uneven, which is not good for the weaer on bearings etc.
Enlighten us please.
Patrick
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