REFLECTOR:Lycoming Question

[Brian Michalk]

Check for an induction leak.

Loose intake manifold, loose carburetor bolts, hoses, etc.

 Brian Michalk  <http://www.michalk.com>
Life is what you make of it ... never wish you had done something.
Aviator, experimental aircraft builder, motorcyclist, SCUBA diver
musician, home-brewer, entrepreneur and mostly single


> -----Original Message-----
> From: reflector-admin@tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-admin@tvbf.org]On
> Behalf Of jack davis
> Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2003 6:42 PM
> To: reflector@tvbf.org
> Subject: REFLECTOR:Lycoming Question
>
>
> I have a Lycoming LIO-360-C1E6 in my standard elite RG Velocity.  It has
> always idled at around 650 RPM with the throttle cable all the
> way out.  The
> other day, for no apparent reason, it decided to idle at 1000 RPM with the
> throttle all the way out.  I checked the linkage and it looks fine.  It
> continues to idle no lower than 1000 RPM now.  I'm baffled by the sudden
> change from 650 to 1000 RPM.  Does anyone know why it would suddenly start
> idling at 1000 RPM as the lowest setting?  Everything checks out ok (i.e.,
> mixture, mags, throttle linkage, etc.).
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jack
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