We are stuck in Lamar CO with 914 problems. Have spent most of the day talking
to Bud for ideas. Flew about 4 hours yesterday, stopped for fuel and lunch.
Takeoff was normal but when leveled off, noted fuel flow was only 3.5 gph, not
the expected 5.5. Increasing throttle gave more MP but same fuel flow. Engine
felt rough or different than normal.
Landed and inspected under cowl - no problem noted. We had just gotten fuel so
thought maybe that caused it. Tried flight this morning when it was cooler,
had to make emergency landing because power dropped soon after takeoff. No
vibration,
just wouldn't climb. Found that our fuel tank vent was plugged, cleared
it, ran ground tests & Jim did 20 minute solo test flight with no problem.
Loaded plane & departed again, engine power dropped just after gear retract,
made another emergency landing. (Obvious answer is don't let Heather in the
plane [Wink] )
At this point we're thinking pull carbs for rebuild. Any other ideas?
Thanks, Jim & Heather N241BW
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