Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS]

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Haha...

Well, I dunno what to say except one engine gets one carburetor and... wait for it...

two magnetos. Hmmm... wonder why. o.0

Yep, even small aircraft have two, and it is standard practice during the runup before takeoff to test each independently watching for the drop in power (it's very small) and listening for any differences in the sound of the engine.

[cjd]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

Yep, even small aircraft have two, and it is standard practice during the runup before takeoff to test each independently watching for the drop in power (it's very small) and listening for any differences in the sound of the engine.

Experimental builds without the redundant systems alwaupys make me wonder... Then again, how often do we see failures in cars these days. Clearly, what do I know? Not much about this.

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by cjd

Experimental builds without the redundant systems alwaupys make me wonder... Then again, how often do we see failures in cars these days. Clearly, what do I know? Not much about this.

A lot of experimentals still use certified engines with some redundancy or have engines that were modified for redundancy. I would happily trade redundancy for fuel injection though.

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by humfrz

I got the picture - there he was, folks -

Close. Looked like this.

[bcj]

The resto-plane that ditched into Elliot Bay was because they forgot to put fuel in.
Oops.

Restoration: Soggy Stratoliner

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

Yep, even small aircraft have two, and it is standard practice during the runup before takeoff to test each independently watching for the drop in power (it's very small) and listening for any differences in the sound of the engine.

In my earliest childhood memories are the countless times I listened for it, impatiently waiting to grow up enough to test it myself. Mom was such a stickler about that.

[Stephen W.]

Originally Posted by soundman98

not that you want to of course, but shouldn't you have some recourse on that due to the fact that it was brought in specifically for that issue 4 times before the warranty and they couldn't locate it?

I have two years of power train warranty left. If it ever goes back to Subaru for something I'll make sure to have them notify their area service rep. That way they can explain to him why they can't find or fix it.

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

In my earliest childhood memories are the countless times I listened for it, impatiently waiting to grow up enough to test it myself. Mom was such a stickler about that.

Should have mentioned that also independently tests the dual spark plugs/cylinder as well. That's more likely where you'll find some fouling or such that is an issue, not the magnetos, at least on run-up.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

Should have mentioned that also independently tests the dual spark plugs/cylinder as well. That's more likely where you'll find some fouling or such that is an issue, not the magnetos, at least on run-up.

I know but I'm supporting my argument that mag coils do indeed fail. Quit muddying the waters with your facts.

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

I know but I'm supporting my argument that mag coils do indeed fail. Quit muddying the waters with your facts.

Oh, I know they fail, and I have the rebuild bill from my last annual maintenance to show it!

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

Oh, I know they fail, and I have the rebuild bill from my last annual maintenance to show it!

Ha! See that, @humfrz?

[Kiske]

Fuck whomever decided the census questionnaire in the ass with a dodge 4x4's driveshaft!

About 2 hours of bullshit "need to know" questions from income, taxes and more information than on my last resume. Way to personal. Send me the $100 fine. Your not getting my information.

/tinfoil hat rant.

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by Kiske

Fuck whomever decided the census questionnaire in the ass with a dodge 4x4's driveshaft!

About 2 hours of bullshit "need to know" questions from income, taxes and more information than on my last resume. Way to personal. Send me the $100 fine. Your not getting my information.

/tinfoil hat rant.

Last census was April 2020?

[Ultramaroon]

And they don't ask for your credit card number either. I learned that the hard way. Sheesh!