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Old 11-15-2008 | 05:36 AM
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Default engine overheating

I have a sceadu 30 with a os 37 engine in it. The engine has had about 15 flights on it. The last few days I have noticed that its overheating and the smoke quantity has reduced a lot as well....so I richened it on the high speed needle. There is no real effect on the performance. Even with 6 turns out, the engine is overheating, and bogging down like crazy. The low speed needle seems fine, as the transition is really good. However, I have richened that considerably as well...went up to 1-2 turns. Seems like the needles are not making a difference to the mixture. The engine is smoking hot when I shut it down. What could be happening? I am using 20% nitro fuel with 20% oil.

thanks in advance