REFLECTOR: ALL FIRED UP

[Tom Martino]

I'll help break the silence.  I have fired up my IO-540 about 5 times so
far.  It runs great and has a Lightspeed Electronic Ignition.
 
However, when it comes to cycling the prop ... I never notice a change
in pitch!  (I have an MT 4-blade)
 
I know the governor is working and I removed the plug from the shaft ...

 
Someone said you really have to crank it up in RPM to get a change in
pitch or it'll be too slow to notice.
 
Unfortunately, I did not have my tack hooked up for these initial
firings.  The tach is part of my EFIS system which has not yet been
calibrated.  So, I can't really say what RPM I was running.
 
It sure felt like enough to get at least some indication!  Any ideas?
 
I am using straight mineral oil on my new engine (if that makes a
difference). 
 
 
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