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Forum: Messages 12-06-04, 10:18 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 175,949
Posted By Richard
I do have Gami injectors. Looking at my last...

I do have Gami injectors. Looking at my last flight.

Front engine:
Lowest EGT = #1 @ 1398
Highest EGT = #4 @ 1424

Rear Engine
Lowest EGT = #1 @ 1373
Next to Hightest = #4 @ 1433
Highest EGT = #5 @...
Forum: Messages 12-05-04, 01:58 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 175,949
Posted By Richard
I've been running my engines LOP for a year now. ...

I've been running my engines LOP for a year now. Panel includes the JPI as well. Run the front 50 LOP and rear 75-100 ROP. Fuel flows

8.5 front
10.3 rear

Pretty amazing. Head temps on my bird...
Forum: Messages 11-24-04, 02:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 15,095
Posted By Richard
Are you getting any leaking around the selector...

Are you getting any leaking around the selector valve? If so, you may need to overhaul it. Cessna wants $800+ for the kit, but if you do your research you can find the same parts for under $5.
Forum: Messages 11-22-04, 01:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 18,993
Posted By Richard
www.aerovisions.com - Good quality. Once you...

www.aerovisions.com -

Good quality. Once you try, you'll never even think of going back. You can try it out by changing one light at a time. Less expensive that way too.
Forum: Messages 11-21-04, 10:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 18,993
Posted By Richard
I have LED nav lights and HID taxi and landing...

I have LED nav lights and HID taxi and landing lights in my Skymaster. The HID lights are worth every penny.
Forum: Messages 11-21-04, 10:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 24,512
Posted By Richard
WOW!!! I overhauled my ENTIRE rear system for...

WOW!!! I overhauled my ENTIRE rear system for around $1200.00. All yellow taged. Aerospace welding has a neat way to qualify your old exhaust system to produce and "new/overhauled system. I've...
Forum: Messages 09-22-04, 09:25 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 168,642
Posted By Richard
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/eppages/ther...

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/eppages/thermoshield.php

Worked well for me.
Forum: Messages 09-20-04, 07:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 25,310
Posted By Richard
WOW! Love those turbine engines! If only someone...

WOW! Love those turbine engines! If only someone could come up with a motor mount, I'd be game.
Forum: Messages 09-20-04, 07:50 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 90,899
Posted By Richard
You are correct. More blades = Less...

You are correct. More blades = Less speed
Positives are = Better climb, lower noise, and less engine wear.

These are a wood core with laminate skin. They have a polycarbon leading edge that is...
Forum: Messages 09-20-04, 02:25 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 168,642
Posted By Richard
Sounds like vapor locking to me. Very common...

Sounds like vapor locking to me. Very common with the Turbo models. Some careful thought to insulating fuel lines will more than likely solve the issue. Even now... now and then I get a little...
Forum: Messages 09-20-04, 12:42 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 90,899
Posted By Richard
I'm working on a STC for a 4 blade prop for the...

I'm working on a STC for a 4 blade prop for the 337.

Here's a picture.


Electric pitch control, with automatic sync'ing of the front and rear props. Also, you have 4 "common" rpm buttons that...
Forum: Messages 08-08-04, 02:37 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 174,288
Posted By Richard
I had one in my NA model. 1967 337B. I guess it...

I had one in my NA model. 1967 337B. I guess it all depends on the disposition of the person signing the paperwork. Silly.
Forum: Messages 07-28-04, 11:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 16,340
Posted By Richard
This is why I insulate all my breather lines. ...

This is why I insulate all my breather lines. Mounting the oil / air unit in a warm location will also keep condensation to a min.
Forum: Messages 07-28-04, 02:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 16,340
Posted By Richard
I'm not sure that there would be any effect........

I'm not sure that there would be any effect..... maybe if you located it in a very cold place maybe... I fly mine pretty regularly 19k -15k. ...
Forum: Messages 07-28-04, 03:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 16,340
Posted By Richard
Oil/Air Sep

For the life of me I don't understand why they didn't put a oil/air unit on the front engine. Installed one...... life has been bliss. No oil on the belly and keeping my 8 quarts in.... was a...
Forum: Messages 06-14-04, 10:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 14,135
Posted By Richard
Considering Ceramics?

For those of you interested in ceramic coatings on your exhaust. I must warn you. I've been having a few issues that need to be addressed.

I am now flying with the oil coolers completely blocked...
Forum: Messages 06-06-04, 03:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 15,727
Posted By Richard
With fuel prices..... I love my Skymaster. ...

With fuel prices..... I love my Skymaster. 190kts 20K feet, 18gph.

75 gph. wow.

With my NA version. Noticed it got a little mushy above 14k. Climb is very poor above 12k. 100-250 ft/min from...
Forum: Messages 05-27-04, 04:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 19,302
Posted By Richard
Dang... I'll have to check that too. I've just...

Dang... I'll have to check that too. I've just started developing the same issue.

Thanks
Forum: Messages 05-27-04, 04:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 24,745
Posted By Richard
What kind of speed were you indicating? I've...

What kind of speed were you indicating? I've noticed that I can't get any positive climb until I slow to 110 mph indicated. (rear engine out). I can maintain altitude at 120 mph indicated. The...
Forum: Messages 05-27-04, 03:41 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 20,914
Posted By Richard
CDI stands for capacitive discharge ignition. ...

CDI stands for capacitive discharge ignition. It's the same type of ignition system running around in most automobiles today.
Forum: Messages 05-16-04, 10:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 20,914
Posted By Richard
Thanks for the word of encouragement. Good...

Thanks for the word of encouragement.

Good idea on the cowl flaps. I'm usually too afraid of touching the cowl flaps until I get straight and level, but I'll give it a try.

On a recent 3 hour...
Forum: Messages 05-16-04, 04:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 20,914
Posted By Richard
Maybe, but Skyking has a point. As far as the...

Maybe, but Skyking has a point. As far as the filter thing goes, I fixed that problem. I am working with a company in CA for a STC on a remote filter system. I've got 35 hours on my oil and it...
Forum: Messages 05-16-04, 03:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 20,914
Posted By Richard
You're right. Just thought I'd get some input on...

You're right. Just thought I'd get some input on "normal" operations. Sounds like since I'm not a "pure breed" anymore, my questions don't mean anything anyways. Guess I won't ask then.
Forum: Messages 05-15-04, 12:41 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 20,914
Posted By Richard
My buddy and I went up to 10,500 for three hours...

My buddy and I went up to 10,500 for three hours today. Doing all the GAMI lean stuff. He can't believe the head temps. During cruise I don't have one cylinder, front or rear over 300 degrees. ...
Forum: Messages 05-11-04, 09:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 20,914
Posted By Richard
Help, I'm too cool!

Well. Here it is. I can't get my plane warm enough.

12500', 28", 2500rpm, 191knots.

Front engine:
TIT Peak was 1430', Normal cruise was 1350'
CHT peak was 308', Normal cruise was 268'
Oil peak was...
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