---------------------------------------------------------- LycomingEngines-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Mon 04/06/09: 1 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 04:20 AM - Re: LycomingEngines-List Digest: 1 Msgs - 04/05/09 (Dennis OConnor) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 04:20:51 AM PST US From: Dennis OConnor Subject: LycomingEngines-List: Re: LycomingEngines-List Digest: 1 Msgs - 04/05/09 My first impulse would be to discuss this with Whirlwind... Sudden, large throttle changes with constant speed props does not a happy e ngine make... From your description I suspect the prop draws enough oil whe n going from high pitch to flat pitch to momentarily suck down the oil gall ey causing your pressure gauge to fluctuate... How about using gradual thro ttle reduction to minimize sudden oil demands by the prop?- As far as not reaching 2700,- the manufacturer will have that answer... denny / k8do =0A=0A=0A ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.