---------------------------------------------------------- Stratus-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sat 11/13/04: 1 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 10:08 AM - Belt rumble vibration (Larry McFarland) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 10:08:27 AM PST US From: "Larry McFarland" Subject: Stratus-List: Belt rumble vibration --> Stratus-List message posted by: "Larry McFarland" Hi guys, I've been chasing a pulse thinking the engine was missing because it vibrates a bit when it's cold and the pulse is felt until things warm up. After replacing the rotor, cap, plugs and checking coils and wires, it runs well warm, but there is still a rumble, vibration band at 2500 to 2800 rpm that seems a bit intense. Above and below that band everything sounds smooth. Am I looking at the difference between the seasonal warm of recent and the cold which is only 30-40 degrees cooler? It doesn't change when running off the A-distributor ignition or B-flywheel ignition, so perhaps it's the belt or my mixture. Still a 60-70 degree difference in EGTs, right being higher. Belt is snug to spec and the prop is tracking within 1/32" each blade, but there's still more vibration than I'd like to fly with. Any ideas on this? I feel like I've missed something here. Larry McFarland - 601HDS - Stratus at 45 hours and holding.