As i;ve discussed here and elsewhere i have converted the EP-Pitts (Yellow and Black) to run with a ASP 61 Four stroke. The body has been fiberglassed and reinforecd etc. All the electricsare installed and the motor has been mounted and its was time to start the thing.
I added about 100ml of fuel to the tank and set about cranking the thing over. Engine started and splatter quite a bit. The plane shook about and i gave it a little bit of throttle so that it would idle. There was quite a bit of oil and smoke so as per the instructions i nipped it back 1/4 turn. The engine still seems to splutter a bit and there is no way it would run at a very low idle without shaking itself and the plane to bits. after the run the engine head was pretty cool. A cup of coffee would have been hotter with the exception of the muffer which was hot to the touch.
So i guess i have the following questons.
1) How many runs of fuel or how many minutes of running until "run-in"
2) how much smoke and oil is normal
3) how hot sould the head be during normal operation. ( i have a laser temp thingie)
4) should it shake about or shoudl it be smooth
5) if it shouldnt shake what are the causes
6) how do you know if its too lean.
7) Anything i have missed id appreciate your advice.
Ian
Flys out penrith way. Looking for a Club to join.