REFLECTOR:Ignition Question

[reflector@tvbf.org]

Jack,

I think something is wrong(as do you!).  If the EI is working correctly
your EGT's should be lower.  If your running LOP your CHT's and oil temps
will be dramatically lower.  If your running ROP the temps should be close
to what they were before the EI installation.

I suspect the timing is not correct.  Did you do the timing verification
check called out for in the EI installation guide?

As somebody sugested I would also pull the plugs and see if there is any
evidence of detonation from a misstimed system.

The unit should run very well with the plugs supplied by lightspeed.

Scott

> I recently installed a Klaus Savier electronic ignition on my Velocity
> (Lycoming LIO-360-C1E6).  Previously (with the mags), my oil temperature
> always ran around 190 degrees.  Now, with the electronic ignition, it
> constantly runs at 220 degrees.  Cylinder head temps run around 340
> degrees.
>
> Is this normal?  Any solutions to bring the temps back down in the 190s?
> I'm worried about where it will run during the summer months.  It is at
> 220 when ambient temps are in the high 50s.
>
> Thanks for any advice or input,
>
> Jack