The old panel never yelled at me or gave me warnings, so to see the CHT hit 400 and then […]
Author: Paul McBride
Is a bad temperature gauge to blame for fluctuating oil temperatures?
I have a Cessna 172R and the oil temperature fluctuates from minimum to maximum constantly until shutdown. Source: general aviationIs […]
What timing should I use in my engine?
Read this very carefully before taking any action: Remember, you’ll be taking more horsepower out of your engine with the increased […]
Still hunting for why my engine won’t hold its RPMs
My 800 hour Since Major Over Haul (SMOH) Lycoming O-540-C4B5 engine won’t hold its RPMs. We’ve done several things to […]
Ask Paul: Finding the correct oil cooler inlet on my airplane’s engine
“I do not understand the the oil routing to allow the thermostatic valve, located in the filter adapter, to control […]
Five factors to consider before overhauling your engine
There are so many factors that must be taken into consideration when making a decision to overhaul an engine, and […]