I don't think I'd worry about the mag drop. I too get 400 or more drop on
both mags and have for 450 hours. If everything else seems to run fine,
then fergitaboutit.
Garry Stout
----- Original Message -----
From: "Craig Ellison" <craig.ellison2@verizon.net>
Sent: Monday, May 08, 2006 1:05 AM
Subject: Europa-List: mag drop
> <craig.ellison2@verizon.net>
>
> All,
>
> Almost ready for first flight. Bob Lindsay from Calif. is here to do =
> the first flight. On final mag check we experienced a 400 rpm drop on =
> both A and B ignition systems. The engine runs smoothly (synchronized =
> carbs using kit from Lockwood) and no other hint of a problem. Pulled =
> the spark plugs and checked gaps. All close to .033in. Most light tan =
> color. Only top on #2 looked black/sooty.
>
> Any ideas where to go from here? I did have a report on this list of a =
> fellow builder that changed the needle settings ( mid-range) from 2 to 3 =
> to achieve a slightly richer mixture in the mid-range where the mag =
> check is done. This seemed to solve his mag drop problem. Has anyone =
> else used this method with success? If not this what else should I be =
> looking at?
>
> thanks for any and all help,
>
> craig ellison
> A205/N205CN
> Silverton, OR
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