new2jets

trouble again keeps flaming out every time i go to fly i always have trouble of some type[:@]
jason HELP

siclick33

You'll need to give more information for anyone to help.

When does it happen? What does the ECU say as the reason for shutdown? Is there smoke or no smoke during flameout? What batteries/fuel system setup?

highhorse

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have u contacted WREN?

new2jets

Not yet this time , yep loads of smoke been having trouble throttling up, put acceleration delay up to 36 helps but still no joy .
I ll get info from ecu and post it . it would be intresting what settings other people are useing on there ecu. does hot weather affect it ? not that its that hot in the uk[&o]

bluescoobydoo

i have a 54 and the only reason it has ever flamed out is that i brought a cheap uat and it was letting air in make sure you have no bubbles in you fuel supply

David Gladwin

Just curious BUT you are having problems with a Wren engine so why not talk to Wren directly ? They are in the UK and have first class customer service which is only a phone call away !

David G.

Colin_Mc

I have/had the same problem - is it the flightworks pump you have? If so try increasing the decel delay to 40 as I found when coming down from say full chat the rpm would drop below 28k and it would cut as the pump/ecu didn't have time to catch it. What I think is the problem is that since the pump is brushed it will need bedding in/freeing up so i plan on flying it for a while just being aware that its slightly slower to come down from thrust.

For note, in my efforts to find the problem I took the whole fuel system apart and even ran it direct from a bvm hopper tank which made 0 difference. Also, I am running 6mm festo tubing from a kevlar fuel cell so the pump has no issues pulling the fuel in and certainly no air bubbles observed!

Cheers,

Colin

siclick33

That doesn't sound like the same problem to me. One is an accel problem and the other a decel.

My supersport is packed away at the moment but I've just checked my kit built Mk3 and the accel delay is set at 17. My guess would be air in the fuel. What is your fuel tank setup?

ron Sweeney

Without wishing to be critical there may be an installation problem. Has the turbine run successfully in the currennt model? I have 42 hours on my SS and it runs on standard 3mm fuel tubing as originally supplied fed from a BVM air trap. It has occassionally flamed out but the reason has always been a consequence of an external problem. As Dave says Wren can't be more helpful. Ron.

new2jets

over 100 flights so not looking at set up and no air in fuel line, seems to be over fueling on throttling up thats why i put delay up to 36 from 15 , but now seems to have proper flame out with loads of smoke ,before was a big blue flame out the back not good. wondering if pump has losened up but have recalibrated throttle ,[&o]

siclick33

I assume you're using on board fuel filters? I would check/clean/replace them and see if that makes any difference.

new2jets

had a lot of trouble at merrryfield but put it down to the heat how wrong i was[&o]

jason

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From the discription it sounds like you have a blocked needle or two or more likely some worn out sticks. I guess it could also be the pump so I'd try another and if that don't sort it then send it off to Wren.

Be sure to let us know when it's sorted.

Jason

joeflyer

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Check to see if one of the tailcone screws are missing. If so replace it using Locktite and it will be back to normal. It happened to mine and to a friends.

Joe

ron Sweeney

Whatever it is I am keen to kow the outcome, keep us informed, Ron.

Boomerang1

I had exactly the same problem with a 44, screws fell out of the back of the engine. Probably the easiest thing to diagnose! - John.

ron Sweeney

Another thought, have you a pal with an SS who would lend you his ecu. One of my freinds was having trouble with his SS with a new ecu which gave some very erratic behaviour. When we sustituted my ecu the turbine ran perfectly proving the ecu was at fault. Ron.

HarryC

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Presumably you have spoken to Wren to let them solve it?

geh3

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box55555

Hi All

I have had 18 successful flights with no problems at all. At Merryfield my SS overfueled on vealously applying full throttle and shut itself down.

increased the acceleration delay from 15 to 20 and had two more successfull flights. Last weekend had two more overfueled escapades and was lucky to get away with the dead sticks. Accel now up to 35. If you accelerate to quickly from idle you get that funny roaring noise just before the ECU shuts the turbine down.

I too will be speaking to Wren.

HarryC

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Is there some sort of Bermuda Triangle around Cheltenham that affects Wren ECUs? new2jets and box5555 both have same problem, both from same town? At Merryfield I couldn't fly because the new ECU with my Wren 160 would not work. I live in....... Cheltenham!

new2jets

Just went and looked no screws missing that just seem to easy!
harry ,roger, me and now rob all live in cheltenham all with maybe ecu problems! scarey there won`t be a ecu to borrow.
looks like i will be speaking to wren too[&o]
box55555 and i fly together and our turbin problems are much the same on the same days bermuda triangle sounds like it

HarryC

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Fortunately both my Super Sport's ECUs are working fine.
Oh no, that's put the kiss of death on it.....!

ron Sweeney

Hi Harry. the pal of mine who experienced ecu trouble was on his second one, the first had proved faulty and Wren had changed it. Not saying that this is your problem. Ron

box55555

Hi new2jets
Sorry but we have all been waffling, but have not answered your original question.

My engine ECU setting
Idle 43,000
Stop 28,000
Accel delay 015 (original) now increased to 030 (to stop the problem)
Decel delay 010
Stability 050
Pump start Auto +1
Pump ramp 006

Have contacted Wren with these values and they have requested more info