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- From: rbs@sawtooth.idaho.amdahl.com (Bob Smith)
- Newsgroups: rec.models.rc
- Subject: Re: K&B Help Wanted! (Was Re: Radio Selection)
- Message-ID: <10330@tetons.idaho.amdahl.com>
- Date: 17 Nov 92 21:55:49 GMT
- References: <Uf2Fp2K00iUyQ2dlcG@andrew.cmu.edu>
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- In article <Uf2Fp2K00iUyQ2dlcG@andrew.cmu.edu>, mm7q+@andrew.cmu.edu (Michael Oliver Muller) writes:
- > Hello-
- >
- > (stuff about K&B vs. O.S., stuff about details of engine problems deleted)My
- >
- > >question is: How do I set this engine so that it both idles and
- > > transitions to full throttle without quitting?
- >
- > I have a Royal 40, and I have the exact same problem. Any suggestions on
- > fixing this problem would be GREATLY appreciated. (Short of buying the
- > seemingly superior O.S. engines :) )
- > Mike Muller
-
- Ok, I've successfully set up a new Royal .45 recently, so here's how I did it.
- First, even an ABC engine needs to be run a little to loosen up, but not
- nearly as much as a ringed engine. Also, it needs to be run a little
- leaner (but still rich) so the piston and sleeve get hot enough to have
- a correct fit. Assuming you've done that, adjust the needle valve at
- wide open throttle so you're a few hundred RPM on the rich side of peak.
- Close the throttle to idle. You'll probably have to set the idle stop screw
- (on the back side of the carb sticking up) so the barrel doesn't close
- too much. Open the throttle slowly and watch how the engine reacts. If it
- sputters, surges, or fuel drops spray out of the carb, it's too rich. Close the
- low-speed mixture screw slightly (about 1/8 to 1/16 of a turn). If it dies
- immediately and you don't see any fuel, it's too lean. Open the mixture
- screw. Re-start the engine and repeat ad-infinitum!
-
- One problem I had with the engine is that if the mixture is way off, it's hard
- to tell if it's too lean or too rich. (Actually, it's not always easy to tell
- when it's close to the correct setting either!) In that case, just close it
- way down 'til you're pretty sure it's to lean, then slowly open it 1/8 turn
- at a time until the engine will transition decently. Once it transitions,
- re-set the high speed needle; then check the low speed again. You might
- need to iterate a couple times between the two until both are set right.
-
- I've gone through the above procedure (spending about half an hour) and then
- not had to bother with the settings at all through a summer of flying. Most
- of the twiddling I do after that is because I can't resist messing with the
- high-speed needle to make sure it's running at best speed, not because I
- really need to!
-
- Setting up engines to run well is somewhat of an art that has to be practiced.
- I'm still learning, but I have had several successes getting somewhat cranky
- engines to run (yes, even an OS!). It takes some trial and error. That's
- why I always try to set up an engine at home on a test stand so I'm not
- out at the field fuming over a poorly running engine when I want to be
- flying! Plus you're not tempted to take off with a poorly running engine
- and then practice your dead stick landings.
-
- If all else fails, go to the field and find somebody who can help you. There's
- almost always somebody who'll take it as a challenge to get your engine running!
-
- Good luck!
-
- Bob Smith
-