In a message dated 00-01-09 23:26:16 EST, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > My question is this: Many planes have the > mixture control wired rich. Why is this done? I have considered wiring > mine > rich because the mixture control tends to vibrate out a little - not > dangerously so - just a bit. But if I do that, what do I do when I want to > run a little lean at run-up to burn off a little carbon from the plugs?
Two reasons: Back then the mixture control (The Knob and cable) were probably optional at extra cost (like $5.00). Also, lots of little Continentals went into the trainer market, in Champs, Luscombes and Cessna 120s. Students had trouble telling the mixture from the carb heat (or cabin heat) and they are really sensitive, and they'd yank it out and freek. If you do, you can't use it any more and that's that! (Shouldn't need to anyhow. If full throttle for 15 seconds (do a static RPM check here) won't clear it, it needs attention.) Curley __________________________________________________________________________ ______ To unsubscribe from this list please send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] _____________________________________________________________ Keep up with breaking news! Join our Hot Topics list. http://www.topica.com/lists/breakingnews/t/12
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