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Broke down in Carl's bad NM
Posted: Sat Oct 24, 2015 2:30 pm
by tedhicksnc
Family friend bring home a 170b from GA to CA, stuck in NM. Any one close by that maybe able to lend advice? He's new to the plane, but it's been in family for 40 yrs. if you can help I'll send you there #
Started decent for fuel, Started spitting and sputtering won't clear up. All info I have.
Thx. Ted
Daybreakag1@gmail
Re: Broke down in Carl's bad NM
Posted: Sat Oct 24, 2015 4:49 pm
by blueldr
If he has been running on only 100 LL fuel, check the spark plugs. If it has been running rich, there is a good chance of seriously fouled spark plugs.
I had the same symptoms one summer up in Idaho after a summer of short flights and rich mixtures.of 100LL
Re: Broke down in Carl's bad NM
Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2015 2:16 am
by tedhicksnc
Thx for reply,,,,,ended up being 3 stuck valves. I suggested the rope trick....not sure what he's going to do.
Re: Broke down in Carl's bad NM
Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2015 1:43 am
by GAHorn
Dick ... your intuitive and experienced advice is impressive at such a young age..! (I hope I'm as alert as you if/when I get there. We all love you man!)