---------------------------------------------------------- Stratus-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Mon 01/12/04: 3 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 04:58 AM - Re: Vibration (Gary K) 2. 07:25 AM - Re: 100 LL (HINDE,FRANK (HP-Corvallis,ex1)) 3. 04:28 PM - Re: Vibration (The Meiste's) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 04:58:25 AM PST US From: "Gary K" Subject: Re: Stratus-List: Vibration --> Stratus-List message posted by: "Gary K" Bill, I just had mine balanced and it did wonders. I think mine was worse because I have a 2-blade prop. I called the local A&P and they have a dynamic balancer. He bolted an accelerometer to the drive and we ran the engine at cruise rpm while he watched the meter and captured the measurement at worst case. The measurement was within acceptable limits for certified aircraft and told him where to add weight. He added a few small washers under a prop bolt and did it again. He said he never saw such low numbers. It still has a vibration at certain rpm's (they balance it at only one rpm) but is much better. I was about to take off the Prince prop and get a 3-blade Warp but I'm happy with it now. Gary ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill Morelli" Subject: RE: Stratus-List: Vibration > --> Stratus-List message posted by: "Bill Morelli" > > It's interesting how there are vibrations at different rpm's with different > installations. > > I'm sure it has to do with the redrive and maybe prop or spinner imbalance. > I want to get the belt at the proper tension to see if that helps. I also > would not mind getting the prop / spinner balanced sometime if I could get > it done for a reasonable price!! Does anyone know how that is done? > > I cruise at 4600 to 4800 and I have no vibration there. My vibration > indicator is my vertical card compass. It is mounted on top of the glare > shield on a piece of foam for shock mounting. I moves very freely so when > things start to vibrate, the compass picks it up right away. > > Regards, > Bill > > > > [Original Message] > > From: The Meiste's > > To: > > Date: 1/11/2004 11:00:52 PM > > Subject: Stratus-List: Vibration > > > > --> Stratus-List message posted by: "The Meiste's" > > > > > > > One reason why I cruise at 3800 RPM > > > is because the engine runs very smoothly and sips a very little bit of > > fuel > > > (average speed 95 mph). > > > > Same here Richard, I really don't see the point of pushing for another > 700 + > > RPM just to gain another 5 MPH, and suck another GPH of fuel. > > > > +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ > > > > Vibration returns a little when I increase the rpm and > > > is quite noticeable at 4800 rpm. Maybe that will go away if I tightened > > the > > > belt a little more (belt deflection is about than 1/4" when engine is > > warm). > > > > > > I'm running my belt tension 1/4" cold (before starting),and 1/8" hot > > (measured after flight). > > Also you may need to verify your prop tracking as having the blades > slightly > > off could be causing you some vibs. > > > > > > +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ > > > > > > As far as carb adjustments I also moved both carb clips on the needles > down > > from the 2nd groove from the top to 3rd groove from the top. > > My plugs on pass side looked to be light gray in color, & plugs on pilots > > side looked to be light brown in color. At last check the plugs were > almost > > too black now (maybe I need to cruise at 4,800 RPM?) > > > > Kelly > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 07:25:05 AM PST US From: "HINDE,FRANK (HP-Corvallis,ex1)" Subject: RE: Stratus-List: 100 LL Same here...I now run premium because I think there was some pre detonation going on with regular gas --> Stratus-List message posted by: "HINDE,FRANK (HP-Corvallis,ex1)" Frank -----Original Message----- From: owner-stratus-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-stratus-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Don Walker Subject: Re: Stratus-List: 100 LL --> Stratus-List message posted by: "Don Walker" Mine did the reverse, kick back unless I pulled back under 800. I switched to 89 instead of 87 and that took care of that. don ----- Original Message ----- From: Gary K To: stratus-list@matronics.com Sent: Sunday, January 11, 2004 8:00 PM Subject: Re: Stratus-List: 100 LL --> Stratus-List message posted by: "Gary K" > Bill, > My engine will also do the reverse spin if I try shutting down the engine > with the RPM's still to high. But if I get her idled down below 1,400 or so > it shuts down just fine. > yup, same with mine. i had to adjust my idle to 1000 rpm so that it would shutdown without kicking back. gary advertising on the Matronics Forums. ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 04:28:31 PM PST US From: "The Meiste's" Subject: Re: Stratus-List: Vibration --> Stratus-List message posted by: "The Meiste's" > Kelly, did you have your heads rebuilt by RAM? > > Thanks > > Richard No ..... but I most likely will do it yet this year. I'm at 72 hours now and it seems the 100 hour mark is were valve issue beings to show up. As I live in the Midwest there's mainly just flat corn, & bean fields to fly over. I'd be a little more nervous if I flew over a more hostile terrain. Kelly do not achieve