---------------------------------------------------------- LycomingEngines-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Tue 07/03/07: 2 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 03:56 AM - Re: carb or fuel injection? (Dale Ensing) 2. 10:35 AM - Re: carb or fuel injection? (Gene Smith) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 03:56:25 AM PST US From: "Dale Ensing" Subject: Re: LycomingEngines-List: carb or fuel injection? Fuel injection vs. carburated - a basic comparison Pros: 1. able to run lean of peak more efficient less fouled sparks 2. more evenly balanced power from each cylinder smother engine 3. less likely carb icing Cons: 1. cost 2. difficult engine restarts when engine is hot Some of the engine experts will have things I am forgetting but this gives you a simple comparison. When I was making my engine decisions I decided to spend the money on a electonic controlled ignition and constant speed prop. versus fuel injection. Would be nice to have it all but like other areas when building you get to decided what works for you and your airplane budget.. Dale Ensing Carburated O-360 Message ----- From: "T22" Sent: Monday, July 02, 2007 11:24 PM Subject: LycomingEngines-List: carb or fuel injection? > > > What are the pros/cons of a carbureated engine? I am new to aviation but > work in automotive R&D. Our resident PhD scratched his head and couldn't > answer why every single-engine GA aircraft didn't have fuel injection and > turbocharging. Reading AOPA's "Flight Training" most recent issue, it > talked about potential icing taking place INSIDE a carburator (yikes!) but > considerably less likely with fuel injection. Checking the Lycoming 360 > series website and brochure, both of these features are listed as options > and don't seem heavily promoted. Can anyone educate this newbie? > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=121917#121917 > > > ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 10:35:20 AM PST US From: "Gene Smith" Subject: Re: LycomingEngines-List: carb or fuel injection? Please do not archive! I have always had a carb., and have no complaints...Carb. heat works fine...What I hear from friends with injection is to clean or change the filters often...The injectors become slightly clogged and interrupts the flame pattern, and the engine will run rough, otherwise, I suppose they are OK...Be careful on Lyc engine choice if building an RV, some engines won't fit inside the cowl without major alterations................Other wise, toss a coin........................CHEERS!!!!..............Gene Smith...RV-4...14 yrs flying that wonderful machine. Please do not archive! ----- Original Message ----- From: "T22" Sent: Monday, July 02, 2007 10:24 PM Subject: LycomingEngines-List: carb or fuel injection? > > What are the pros/cons of a carbureated engine? I am new to aviation but work in automotive R&D. Our resident PhD scratched his head and couldn't answer why every single-engine GA aircraft didn't have fuel injection and turbocharging. Reading AOPA's "Flight Training" most recent issue, it talked about potential icing taking place INSIDE a carburator (yikes!) but considerably less likely with fuel injection. Checking the Lycoming 360 series website and brochure, both of these features are listed as options and don't seem heavily promoted. Can anyone educate this newbie? > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=121917#121917 > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message lycomingengines-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/LycomingEngines-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/lycomingengines-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/lycomingengines-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.