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Old 07-31-2008 | 09:28 PM
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Default RE: engine head temp

I'm with cyclic, A plane running lean or a new engine will run hotter and often fall off after full throttle. Meaning the rpm will climb up then fall off a TAD indicating rapid temp increase from being new(tight) or lean and things tightening up. I have seen many new ringed engines do this when you(and me) get in a rush to get her all broke in and lean it out a little too early. I was always told if you can smell "Hot" it's too hot. Like shutting down and hearing fuel sizzle in the carb throat.[X(] probably an indication your running too hot.