O. Sami Saydjari wrote:
I just received a booklet from TCM called "Tips on Engine Care" (a very
good book...available from TCM's website...http://www.tcmlink.com/). On
page 12 it says "Never but never attempt to "burn out" a magneto drop
with ground run-up. This 'time-honored' procedure succeeds only at the
expense of the engine's mechanical health."

Well, I was taught this time-honored way. What the book does not say is
what you are supposed to do when you get roughness in one magento. Ideas?

-Sami
N2057M, Piper Turbo Arrow III

Sounds to me like they are trying to err on the side of caution.

John Deakin's series of articles are a worthwhile read; the first is he
http://www.avweb.com/news/columns/182179-1.html

Of course, you have to have an injected and instrumented (EGT and CHT) engine
to use his advice.

--
Jim Pennino

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