I'm close to purchasing an M4 220C, and was wondering if there's anything unique or specific about operating the high compression 220 Franklin? I'm coming from a Stinson, so I know the background on the overhaul and parts issues, just looking for techniques to help avoid any premature work
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220 Franklin operations
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From my experience with the 220;
-It likes to be run at a little higher RPM, I cruise around 2400-2500 rpm.
-Plan on 10gph fuel burn
-A bit harder to start cold when temp get below about 35deg.
-Smooth
-was fouling plugs on the ground when I first got it, always lean after start.
Pretty straight forward engine, I like mine.
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-It likes to be run at a little higher RPM, I cruise around 2400-2500 rpm.
-Plan on 10gph fuel burn
-A bit harder to start cold when temp get below about 35deg.
-Smooth
-was fouling plugs on the ground when I first got it, always lean after start.
Pretty straight forward engine, I like mine.
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1:1, you are flying a truck, not a mooney, not sure LOP will benefit your equipment, measured fuel flows are important, like GAMIs, I would prob just stick to good ROP techniques if it was my engine. This is just an opinion, I am not a A/P...
Give it a try and see how it performs, try to compare both and see if it helps...
Give it a try and see how it performs, try to compare both and see if it helps...
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