thebriman

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  7. Posted

    1200 is EGT redline.  I like to see 1150 personally but I'd be happy 1050 to 1150.  If you're running 1200 at WOT you can go to the next larger main jet.  If WOT is a good temp but your midrange is high you can either lower the clip on the needle, thus raising the needle earlier in the throttle movement or you can go to a richer needle jet say 2.74.   

  15. Posted

    4:1 mech advantage on the pedals and 2 calipers on each wheel

     

     

  16. Posted

    Pedal geometry is hugely important.  I too have dual calipers per wheel, but went through 3 pedals before i got it right.  First I didnt have enough brake, then I went to the other extreme and was able to lock them up while landing only using my mind.  the third iteration was around 2.8 to 1 and is perfect.

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    I did not notice any performance issues except that rocks are absorbed a lot better which is easier on landing gear.  Even if you lost a little performance the advantage you gain in off airport takeoff and landings is worth it.

     

    Thats all the info I needed.  Nobody tell my wife what a set of those bushwheels cost!!!!!!!!!! When these tires wear out thats where im going!!!

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  18. Posted

    Im tempted to go the 26" way on the next tire change.  Can you post up some climb/cruise/rpm numbers?  Im worried about the performance degrading...

  19. Posted

    Take the yellow leads off the Key West and remeasure the AC coming off the stator with the Key West disconnected to rule out a bad regulator pulling down the AC voltage.  My fingers are crossed for you.  I got lucky a while ago, similar symptoms and it was just a bad Key West regulator.   

  20. Posted

    I run AVGAS when I have to and notice perhaps a 25-50 degree F drop in EGT compared to the 90 octane ethanol-free gas I normally run.  I dont lose any sleep over running 100LL.  It is what it is..... 

  24. Posted

    I have the same problem Nick with my water temps.  Curious to see what you come up with.....

    I am thinking that an extra belly radiator might be necessary to get my water temp back down to redline on hot days. With outside temps above 85 degrees, the minimum water temp in normal cruise is 170 to 175 degrees, and it gets to 180++ in climb.

    I wonder if I could hang a belly radiator at the bottom of the firewall, using a quality motorcycle aluminum radiator. Lots of expertise here, I invite your criticisms and comments. BTW, I have flushed the system, checked the thermostat, blocked the sides of the nose radiators to guide the air into the rads, but I get the same ultra warm H2O anyway.