---------------------------------------------------------- Stratus-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sat 07/17/04: 4 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 01:42 PM - won't make full power (N53dw@aol.com) 2. 03:44 PM - Re: won't make full power (The Meiste's) 3. 04:10 PM - Re: won't make full power (Larry McFarland) 4. 05:58 PM - Re: won't make full power (RLucka@aol.com) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 01:42:51 PM PST US From: N53dw@aol.com Subject: Stratus-List: won't make full power --> Stratus-List message posted by: N53dw@aol.com HELP! I have a gremlin. Just out of the blue, I can't get over 3000 RPM. I hadn't flown it in about 3 months, but it was just fine when I parked it. I've changed the Facet fuel pump, put in fresh plugs, and I always put a splash of Sta-bil in my mogas just in case it does sit up for a while. It cranks and idles good. The carbs have a fresh overhaul from last fall, and they've been synch'd to a gnat's ass. Fuel filters are clean. I let the temps come up, and give it the throttle......it reaches 2800-3000 RPM and starts stumbling. Anyone seen this before? Danny Kitfox 5 w/ stock Stratus ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 03:44:56 PM PST US From: "The Meiste's" Subject: Re: Stratus-List: won't make full power --> Stratus-List message posted by: "The Meiste's" Danny, Sounds like a fuel starvation problem to me. Have you checked the floats to make sure they are not sticking? Possibly try disconnecting the fuel line hoses at the carbs and flip on the pumps to verify you have good fuel flow up to the carbs. Kelly > I've changed the Facet fuel pump, put in fresh plugs, and I always put a > splash of Sta-bil in my mogas just in case it does sit up for a while. It cranks > and idles good. The carbs have a fresh overhaul from last fall, and they've > been synch'd to a gnat's ass. Fuel filters are clean. ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 04:10:13 PM PST US From: "Larry McFarland" Subject: Re: Stratus-List: won't make full power --> Stratus-List message posted by: "Larry McFarland" Subject: Stratus-List: won't make full power > --> Stratus-List message posted by: N53dw@aol.com > > HELP! I have a gremlin. > > Just out of the blue, I can't get over 3000 RPM. I hadn't flown it in about > 3 months, but it was just fine when I parked it. > I let the temps come up, and give it the throttle......it reaches 2800-3000 > RPM and starts stumbling. Anyone seen this before? > > Danny > Kitfox 5 w/ stock Stratus Danny, If this happens on both ignitions, I'd take the filters and the finger strainers out and flush out the gas and start over. If that doesn't work, try changing out plugs. Larry McFarland ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 05:58:41 PM PST US From: RLucka@aol.com Subject: Re: Stratus-List: won't make full power --> Stratus-List message posted by: RLucka@aol.com In a message dated 7/17/2004 4:43:21 PM Eastern Standard Time, N53dw@aol.com writes: Just out of the blue, I can't get over 3000 RPM. I hadn't flown it in about 3 months, but it was just fine when I parked it. I've changed the Facet fuel pump, put in fresh plugs, and I always put a splash of Sta-bil in my mogas just in case it does sit up for a while. It cranks and idles good. The carbs have a fresh overhaul from last fall, and they've been synch'd to a gnat's ass. Fuel filters are clean. I let the temps come up, and give it the throttle......it reaches 2800-3000 RPM and starts stumbling. Anyone seen this before? You say you haven't flown your plane in 3 months. Check the air filter to see if something got into it that would explain your not getting full power. The intake air flow may have been restricted. Dick (601-HDS, Stratus, 201 hours)