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(Msg. 31) Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 12:19 am
Post subject: Re: plugs look too "wet" [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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On Thu, 14 Aug 2008 18:11:10 -0500, Brian Whatcott
<betwys1 RemoveThis @sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>On Tue, 12 Aug 2008 23:18:41 GMT, richardcasady RemoveThis @earthlink.net (Richard
>Casady) wrote:
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>>On Sun, 10 Aug 2008 21:15:18 -0500, Brian Whatcott
>><betwys1 RemoveThis @sbcglobal.net> wrote:
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>>>matching prop pitch to desired cruise
>>>speed is almost a black-art....
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>>I though you gave it enough pitch just reach maximum rated RPM at WOT.
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>>Casady
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>If you pitch a prop like this for a full laden boat - it can be dicey
>with a light laden boat, don't you think?
Not really You can overrev the engine with a light load, but you dont
have too. Its just that WOT is not available with a very light load. |
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(Msg. 32) Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 2:25 am
Post subject: Re: plugs look too "wet" [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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On Thu, 14 Aug 2008 18:11:10 -0500, Brian Whatcott
<betwys1.TakeThisOut@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
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>If you pitch a prop like this for a full laden boat - it can be dicey
>with a light laden boat, don't you think?
The engine will turn more revs than redline at WOT
>Brian W |
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(Msg. 33) Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 2:25 am
Post subject: Re: plugs look too "wet" [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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"Richard Casady" <richardcasady DeleteThis @earthlink.net> wrote in message
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> On Thu, 14 Aug 2008 18:11:10 -0500, Brian Whatcott
> <betwys1 DeleteThis @sbcglobal.net> wrote:
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>>If you pitch a prop like this for a full laden boat - it can be dicey
>>with a light laden boat, don't you think?
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> The engine will turn more revs than redline at WOT
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>>Brian W
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Pull back on the throttle.
Eisboch >> Stay informed about: plugs look too "wet" |
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(Msg. 34) Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 4:36 pm
Post subject: Re: plugs look too "wet" [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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On Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:51:15 -0400, "Eisboch" <rce.TakeThisOut@nowhere.com> wrote:
>> The engine will turn more revs than redline at WOT
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>>>Brian W
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>Pull back on the throttle.
Wrong. You advance it to the desired RPM and leave it alone, not pull
it back.
Casady >> Stay informed about: plugs look too "wet" |
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(Msg. 35) Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 4:36 pm
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"Richard Casady" <richardcasady.TakeThisOut@earthlink.net> wrote in message
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> On Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:51:15 -0400, "Eisboch" <rce.TakeThisOut@nowhere.com> wrote:
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>>> The engine will turn more revs than redline at WOT
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>>>>Brian W
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>>Pull back on the throttle.
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> Wrong. You advance it to the desired RPM and leave it alone, not pull
> it back.
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> Casady
Huh?
The OP said the engine was turning above redline at WOT. I simply
suggested reducing throttle.
I don't understand your comment.
Eisboch >> Stay informed about: plugs look too "wet" |
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