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Old 01-07-2010 | 08:08 PM
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Hey guys,

When I throttle down the RPM drops around 2500 and lingers for a while before goes down to idle, makes landing more challenging. Any thoughts, recommendations?
Old 01-07-2010 | 08:28 PM
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How many hours on engine & how long has this issue been there? thanks Capt,n
Old 01-07-2010 | 08:38 PM
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How many hours on engine & how long has this issue been there? thanks Capt,n
The engine is low time, maybe a few gallons, I just bought it used. thanks
Old 01-07-2010 | 08:56 PM
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I think that your low end may be a tad too rich....there is fine balance and takes some patience to get it right.
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Low needle likely too lean.
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Low needle is definitely to lean.
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Thanks for the reply guys, but the problem is that the engine is 4stroking anything below 1/3 throttle as it is, any richer on the bottom makes it worst, It sounds awful.
Old 01-08-2010 | 12:01 PM
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Low needle is definitely to lean.
Yep.

Is you throttle linear?

If not, it's possible the highend is too rich, and the low end is to lean.
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Get the engine warmed up and hold wide open and adjust for top rpm (turning Hi needle in) and then richen the setting just to the point where RPM,s drop a little...verry little. Then go back and set the Idle mixture for smooth running but not so lean it stumbles on throttle up. See what that does. Capt,n

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