I'm getting somewhere finally.  I think I have most of the bugs worked out
of my redrive now, and my engine seemed to run well today.  I had air in
the water system that caused it to burp and blow water every where.  The
lines to the radiator were cold so I guess there was no water flowing.
 After refilling the system I was able to maintain a water temp around 160
and an  oil temp about the same.  This was at idle.  Then I started having
all sorts of issues with idle and mixture and just getting it to stay
running.  Finally gave up and put it away for the day.  I found the fuel
feed tube in my Ellison TBI had sheared right at the base.  Luckily I have
a backup, so I swapped TBI's and will give it another try tomorrow if it's
not raining.  When it ran it was nice and smooth.  It would only rev to
about 3500 rpm.  I don't know if that was prop limited or carb limited.
 Guess I'll figure that out tomorrow.

Randy

Assuming it is not pouring gown rain can I come over and take some
pictures this afternoon around 3 or 4?

Paul Lamar


Paul,

Seems like every time you want to come by to take pictures it's raining.
I'm not sure what the wife has planned for me for today and she is not
here right now.  I'll get back to you when I know her plans, or if next
week Fri - Sun works better.
I can also send you some pictures, just have to figure out how best to
resize them.  Windows 7 doesn't run the software I used to have.

Randy


OK thanks.

Camera tips:
Do you have a flash on your camera? If so get within
3 feet of the dark spots of the engine. A spot light would
work as well. Or put the kids or wife to work holding a flash light :)

I could also stop in after dinner as I have to pick Robin up
at LAX around 8:30 PM.


Paul Lamar