"Thomas Borchert" wrote in message
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Doug,

Running rich of peak
aviods the peak settings that can overheat things and do damage.

Not at all true. In fact, completely false. Sorry.

Come on, Thomas. What in the world makes you think that the effects of heat
due to leaning to peak EGT at high power settings are NOT going to create
problems for the engine? This is common knowledge -- the closer your EGT
gets to 1600 degF for extended periods, the higher the chances your engine
will not reach or exceed TBO. Running at peak EGT at high power settings for
extended periods -will- have a negative effect on your engine. That's why
none of the manufacturers recommend doing this.

It is
false economy to try and run lean AT HIGH POWER SETTINGS and possibly
damage your engine.

lean? How lean? This statement is not true.

No, it isn't. It's manufacturer recommendation.