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Forum: Messages 02-13-19, 08:24 AM
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Posted By kilr4d
Also need to check the continuity of the wire...

Also need to check the continuity of the wire from the rear probe to the panel. It's entirely possible it's chafing the way that cyl temp jumps around.

Also should put the factory cht probe on the...
Forum: Messages 02-11-19, 01:13 PM
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Posted By kilr4d
Also, I neglected to mention rigging in my...

Also, I neglected to mention rigging in my previous posts. Crucially important that pushing the mixture lever forward pushes the mixture control on the pump to the forward stop.
Forum: Messages 02-11-19, 12:39 PM
Replies: 15
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Posted By kilr4d
Going forward with this thought, has anyone...

Going forward with this thought, has anyone tested the continuity of the wire from the rear engine to the panel?

Did they re-use the harness from the old GEM or lay in a new harness?
Forum: Messages 02-11-19, 09:32 AM
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Posted By kilr4d
Yeah, about that....it's time to try a different...

Yeah, about that....it's time to try a different mechanic. Seriously. Sometimes all the problem needs is a different set of eyes.

I know it's a pain in the butt to get work done away from your home...
Forum: Messages 02-11-19, 09:15 AM
Replies: 15
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Posted By kilr4d
Rear engine

Your rear engine is a completely different story and imho it isn't an airflow issue.

The rear engine (except for cyl#1) is way happier than the front....higher fuel flow, gentler CHT rise,...
Forum: Messages 02-11-19, 08:58 AM
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Posted By kilr4d
Front engine

So I actually have more concerns about your front engine than your rear. The front engine on a Skymaster has better packaging (the cowl is tighter but better designed) from an airflow point of view...
Forum: Messages 02-11-19, 08:26 AM
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Posted By kilr4d
http://www.reactiongifs.com/r/fgwv.gif Bunch of...

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Bunch of thoughts here; some of which you and I have discussed. I'll break it down into a few different posts.
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