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Old 06-12-2007 | 10:22 AM
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Default RE: engine not tuned

As Montague said!

Additionally let the plane sit at idle for a while and note what happens to the engine RPM's.

If it tends to slow down over time, then the low end is too rich. A little of this can't be helped ( better that it IS a little rich ) but you don't want the engine cutting out.

Remember that the plane also leans out in flight, so keeping the plane flying is a bit of a balancing act.

It helps to perform all tuning with about 1/3 of a tank of fuel to simulate a lower fuel condition where the engine tends to run lean anyway.