I’ll be honest and tell you I’m not sure, but let’s get back to some basic troubleshooting and see where it leads us.
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What kind of fix do I need to get this engine to TBO?
A few questions from our engine expert can help this aircraft owner with his dilemma.
Ask Paul: How can I increase my engine’s horsepower?
A reader asks our engines expert for advice on increasing the horsepower of his Lycoming engine.
Ask Paul: Which port is for what on a Lycoming O-320-E2D engine?
I would strongly recommend that if you do not own the particular Operator’s Manual for your engine that you make the small investment and buy one.
Narrow Deck vs. Wide Deck engines revisited
Our engines expert reveals how to tell the difference between a narrow deck and wide deck engine.
What’s the best way to treat a rebuilt engine?
Engine expert Paul McBride gives some advice on how to take care of a rebuilt Lycoming IO-360-A1A.
Ask Paul: What is the TBO for my engine?
In certain specific circumstances, this model Lycoming may enjoy an extra 200 hours to TBO time.
What’s the serial number on this deHavilland Dove’s engine?
A deHavilliand Dove driver reaches out to our expert to get help identifying the serial number on his engine.
Ask Paul: Why isn’t this engine producing enough power?
Why is the engine on this AMD Alarus producing such low power?