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Old 05-15-2008 | 08:00 PM
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From: gilmer/nacogdoches, TX
Default RE: Piper cub PTP engine help..??

sounds like it overheated which causes the engine to seize slightly, (enough to make it die) In rhode island, i assume that you are close to sea level, which means you are getting more air into your combustion chamber (especially if it is still cool up there!) you are getting a lot more air at sea level plus cooler air is more dense, therefore you were likely running lean! these pnp guidelines are just that, guidelines! you have to adjust the needles! you can't expect an engine to run at sea level the same as it would in denver colorado! you possibly damaged your engine, if so i would contact hangar 9 about it, tell them that their manual instructs no adjustment and now your engine is damaged! but it is most likely ok, charge your battery and give it another try at 2 turns out and adjust until it sounds like it is running its fastest rpms, then turn the high speed needle clockwise about 1/8th turn and that should do it for the .46nt (i have 2 of them)